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Pakistani Delegate Exposes India’s Record of State Terrorism & Sponsorship of Global Terror

4Oct

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Pakistani Delegate Exposes India’s Record of State Terrorism & Sponsorship of Global Terror

At UN, Pakistani Delegate Exposes India's Record of State Terrorism & Sponsorship of Global Terror. Statement (RoR) by Mr. Jawad Ajmal, First Secretary at the Pakistan Mission. Thank you Mr. Chair for giving me the floor. I am exercising my right of reply to respond to the comments delivered by the Indian delegate. Mr. Chair, it is unfortunate that India, which is committing the most brutal state terrorism in the occupied territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and sponsoring terrorism globally, is making such false accusations. But this is common amongst such gross violators of international law who openly commit acts of aggression against their neighbors, pursue colonial settler policies of occupying land illegally and falsely label the legitimate struggles for freedom and liberation...

Ethiopia, Pakistan Agree to Foster Parliamentary Cooperation

3Oct

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Ethiopia, Pakistan Agree to Foster Parliamentary Cooperation

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Thursday agreed to promote Parliamentary diplomacy between the two countries for further strengthening the bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. The Parliamentary cooperation between the two nations came under discussion during a meeting between H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and H.E. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the meeting, both sides also discussed matters of mutual interest including establishment of a counterpart of the Pak-Ethiopia Parliamentary Friendship ...

Strategic Review of CPEC Projects Chaired by Minister Ahsan Iqbal in Preparation for Mid-October Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit

2Oct

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Strategic Review of CPEC Projects Chaired by Minister Ahsan Iqbal in Preparation for Mid-October Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit

Strategic Review of CPEC Projects Chaired by Minister Ahsan Iqbal in Preparation for Mid-October Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit Ahead of the mid-October Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, a high-level review meeting on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects was convened under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal. The meeting brought together Secretaries and Additional Secretaries from all relevant ministries, reflecting a unified and collaborative approach towards enhancing the bilateral relationship with China. During the session, an extensive briefing was given on the progress of ongoing CPEC projects. In anticipation of the forthcoming visit of the Chinese Premier, the discussions cent...

Pakistan-Malaysia think-tank Dialogue hosted by ISSI

2Oct

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Pakistan-Malaysia think-tank Dialogue hosted by ISSI

Pakistan-Malaysia think-tank Dialogue hosted by ISSI In the wake of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s bilateral visit to Pakistan, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted Pakistan-Malaysia think-tank dialogue with its Malaysian counter-part, the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS). The IAIS delegation was led by H.E. Dr. Maszlee bin Malik, former Minister of Education and Chairman of IAIS. The dialogue focused on Pakistan-Malaysia relations and Pakistan’s growing relations with ASEAN. The event culminated with the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ISSI and IAIS, marking steady progress in their partnership aimed at reinforcing different aspects of Pakistan-Malaysia relations and fostering closer collaboration between the...

PIDE Celebrates Five Years of Leadership and Achievements under Vice Chancellor, Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque

2Oct

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PIDE Celebrates Five Years of Leadership and Achievements under Vice Chancellor, Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque

Islamabad, Pakistan – October 02, 2024 – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) proudly marks five transformative years under the leadership of Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque as Vice Chancellor. Since his appointment in October 2019, Dr. Haque has spearheaded innovative reforms in economic policy research and public policy discourse, positioning PIDE as a leading public sector think tank in Pakistan and globally. Over the past five years, Dr. Haque's leadership has revitalized PIDE, aligning its research with pressing macroeconomic and governance challenges. His dynamic approach reshaped the institute’s research agenda, focusing on crucial areas such as economic growth, urban development, regulatory reform, energy policy, education, healthcare, and public sector management. His gro...

Ethiopia, Pakistan Discuss Youth Exchanges to Strengthen People-to-People Contacts

2Oct

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Ethiopia, Pakistan Discuss Youth Exchanges to Strengthen People-to-People Contacts

Islamabad, October 02: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Wednesday discussed potential areas to further promote people-to-people relations between the two countries, especially by exchanging delegations of youth leaders. The discussion to this end took place during a meeting between H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan and H.E. Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s Youth Programme. Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest including bilateral collaboration to empower youth of both the countries, mainly by imparting trainings, education and skills in modern technologies. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker sa...

ISSI Hosts International Conference on “Celebrating Pakistan’s Ancient Archeological and Civilizational Heritage”

30Sep

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ISSI Hosts International Conference on “Celebrating Pakistan’s Ancient Archeological and Civilizational Heritage”

ISSI Hosts International Conference on “Celebrating Pakistan’s Ancient Archeological and Civilizational Heritage” The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a One-Day International Conference, titled “Celebrating Pakistan’s Ancient Archaeological and Civilisational Heritage", at ISSI on 30 September 2024. The Inaugural Session included Remarks by the Secretary of National Heritage & Culture Division, Hassan Nasir Jamy as Guest of Honour; Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, ISSI; and Introduction to the Conference by Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director, China Pakistan Study Centre, ISSI. The Session was graced by Senator Mushahid Hussain as the Chief Guest. Senator Mushahid Hussain emphasised history and heritage as sources of strength fo...

Strengthening Indigenous Communities through Climate Action, Inclusion, and Gender Parity

30Sep

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Strengthening Indigenous Communities through Climate Action, Inclusion, and Gender Parity

Islamabad, Pakistan – 30 September 2024: A high-level strategic dialogue called "Strengthening Indigenous Communities: Empowerment through Climate Action, Inclusion, and Gender Parity" took place today at the Islamabad Serena Hotel. Co-hosted by Serena Hotels and the High Commission of Canada, the event brought together prominent speakers, including H.E. Leslie Scanlon, Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan; Aziz Boolani, CEO of Serena Hotels and Chairman of the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP); Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, Minister for Minorities Affairs, Government of Punjab; and key leaders from civil society organizations working to support socio-economic inclusion and empowerment of local communities and marginalised groups in Pakistan. Canada, at home and around the world, is...

SSDO Unveils Comprehensive Report on ‘Mapping Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan: District-Level Analysis of Rape, Kidnapping, and Honor Killings’

30Sep

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SSDO Unveils Comprehensive Report on ‘Mapping Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan: District-Level Analysis of Rape, Kidnapping, and Honor Killings’

Islamabad, September 30, 2024 — The Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) has released a groundbreaking report, "Mapping Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan: District-Level Analysis of Rape, Kidnapping, and Honor Killings", which offers a deep dive into the alarming scale of gender-based violence (GBV) across Pakistan’s provinces. The report was launched at event held at the National Press Club in Islamabad, bringing together key stakeholders, including policymakers, gender experts, and members of civil society. The report, based on data sourced from provincial police departments via Right to Information (RTI) requests, analyses GBV cases reported in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan during 2023. It highlights the stark reality of underreporting and emphasizes ...

Pakistan and Oman agreed on early finalization of MoU on labor and manpower exchange

29Sep

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Pakistan and Oman agreed on early finalization of MoU on labor and manpower exchange

Early finalization of MoU on labor and manpower exchange which would facilitate the enhancement of workforce and its smooth movement from Pakistan to Oman. Major reforms by the Government of Pakistan to enhanceprofessional capacity of Pakistani workers. Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development in his meeting with Minister for Manpower, Oman. Pakistan and Oman agreed on early finalization of MoU on labor and manpower exchange which would facilitate the enhancement of Pakistan workforce and its smooth movement from Pakistan to Oman. This was decided in a meeting held in Muscat between Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development and Dr. Mahad bin Said bin Ali Baowain, Minister of Labour of the Sultanat...