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Suki Kinari Hydropower Station Marks One Year of Operations, Driving Pakistan’s Clean Energy Transition

16Sep

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Suki Kinari Hydropower Station Marks One Year of Operations, Driving Pakistan’s Clean Energy Transition

Islamabad, September 16, 2025 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan celebrated the first anniversary of the Suki Kinari (SK) Hydropower Station’s commercial operations, with Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, hailing the project as a landmark achievement under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).Since commencing operations, the SK Hydropower Station has generated 2.8 billion kWh of electricity, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s energy security by diversifying the power mix, reducing reliance on imported fuels, and supporting the country’s shift toward clean, renewable energy.Speaking at a ceremony held in Islamabad, Minister Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the strategic importance of the project, describing it as a symbol of CPEC’s success in f...

Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Pakistan’s Flood Recovery During Visit to Relief Camp in Kasur

16Sep

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Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Pakistan’s Flood Recovery During Visit to Relief Camp in Kasur

September 16, 2025(Ghufran): U.S. Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker underscored the United States’ steadfast commitment to Pakistan’s flood recovery efforts during her visit to Lahore and Kasur from September 12-14.In her meeting with Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed, CDA Baker discussed the ongoing emergency response in Punjab and highlighted the U.S. contribution of lifesaving disaster relief in support of Pakistan’s recovery efforts.On September 14, CDA Baker met with displaced families and rescue workers at relief camps in Kasur, one of the hardest hit districts along the Sutlej River.Chargé d’Affaires Baker honored the resilience of those affected and applauded the tireless efforts of relief workers. “I commend the district administration’s vital integrated appr...

President Zardari meets Chairman of Chery Holding in Shanghai

16Sep

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President Zardari meets Chairman of Chery Holding in Shanghai

Shanghai, 16 September 2025(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari met Mr Yin Tongyue, Chairman of the Board of Chery Holding Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., in Shanghai today. He was accompanied by First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla. The President thanked Mr Yin for his detailed briefing and welcomed Chery Auto’s growing interest in Pakistan. He appreciated the company’s plans to introduce electric buses and pursue localisation, noting that these steps would help generate employment opportunities for young people in the country.President Zardari assured the Chairman that the Government of Pakistan would provide policy support for new energy vehicles, electric buses and local producti...

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Meets Chinese Construction and BRI Delegations in Shanghai

16Sep

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Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Meets Chinese Construction and BRI Delegations in Shanghai

Shanghai, September 16(Kamran Raja): Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held meetings in Shanghai with senior representatives of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), China’s largest construction company, and advisors from the Belt and Road Information Industry Union. The CSCEC delegation included Mr. Ge Liang, General Manager; Mr. Hong Xiao, Assistant General Manager; and Ms. Wu Mingying, Secretary. The Belt and Road Information Industry Union delegation was led by Advisor Mr. Song Ling Bin, Chief Consultant Mr. Bei Qi, and Consultant Ms. Bei Lin. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was briefed on key projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including developments within the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The delegations also ...

Planning Minister Chairs Meeting on Flood Damage Assessment

16Sep

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Planning Minister Chairs Meeting on Flood Damage Assessment

Islamabad, September 16(Nosheen): A meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee was held in Islamabad today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, to review the damage assessment of the 2025 floods. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Chairman NDMA, Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change, and Chief Secretaries of the provincial governments. It was agreed that a final assessment of flood damages would only be possible once the water recedes. Professor Ahsan Iqbal said that a preliminary assessment would be completed within ten days in close coordination with the provincial governments. He urged the media to refrain from speculation regarding flood damages, assuring that accurate and...

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Calls for Reforms in Multilateral System; Urges Enforcement of UNSC Resolutions

16Sep

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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Calls for Reforms in Multilateral System; Urges Enforcement of UNSC Resolutions

ISLAMABAD, September 16(Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has stressed the urgent need for serious reforms in the multilateral system, emphasizing that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must evolve effective mechanisms to enforce its resolutions through concrete actions or interventions. In an interview with Al Jazeera, during his visit to Qatar for the preparatory foreign ministerial meeting ahead of the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored that the UNSC was created to maintain global peace and security, but its credibility was being undermined by the consistent non-implementation of its resolutions on Palestine, Gaza, and Jammu and Kashmir. “If this continues, then the multilateral system has already g...

Prime Minister Meets Emir of Qatar on Sidelines of Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit in Doha

16Sep

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Prime Minister Meets Emir of Qatar on Sidelines of Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit in Doha

Doha: 15 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit convened in Doha following Israel’s recent attack on Qatar. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir were also present at the meeting. During their warm and cordial exchange, the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s strongest condemnation of the Israeli strike on a residential area in Doha on 9 September, which resulted in loss of precious lives and injuries to several others. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support and solidarity with Qatar at this critical time, terming the Israeli attack...

Prime Minister’s Meeting with President of Iran on the Sidelines of the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit in Doha

16Sep

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Prime Minister’s Meeting with President of Iran on the Sidelines of the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit in Doha

Doha: 15 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with His Excellency Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the sidelines of the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit convened in Doha today, following Israel’s recent attack on Qatar. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. The Prime Minister strongly condemned Israel’s aggression against Qatar on 9 September and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the brotherly people of Qatar. Both leaders underscored the need for unity within the Ummah in the face o...

United States Provides Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Flood-Affected Communities in Pakistan

15Sep

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United States Provides Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Flood-Affected Communities in Pakistan

Islamabad, September 14, 2025(Ghufran): The United States stands with the people of Pakistan, whose lives have been uprooted by widespread, catastrophic flooding.The U.S. Department of State is delivering food, shelter, and other forms of lifesaving disaster relief to impacted communities. In addition, the U.S. military delivered essential supplies to the Pakistan Army, which arrived at Nur Khan Air Base.U.S. Mission to Pakistan Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker was on site as the first C-17 and C-130 aircraft arrived and unloaded this equipment. She extended her deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, stating that the United States is profoundly saddened by the loss of life and destruction of homes and livelihoods.“In response to a request from the Government of Pakist...

Pakistan Railways Announces Inclusive Reforms to Ensure Safety and Dignity for Women and Persons with Special Abilities

15Sep

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Pakistan Railways Announces Inclusive Reforms to Ensure Safety and Dignity for Women and Persons with Special Abilities

Islamabad, September 15, 2025(Nosheen): An important meeting, chaired by Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, was held today at the Ministry of Railways, where historic decisions were taken to enhance passenger facilities and ensure safety. The meeting placed special emphasis on the welfare of women and persons with special abilities.The Minister announced that gender-responsive protocols will be implemented across railway stations and trains to create a safe, dignified, and peaceful travel environment for women passengers. In this regard:Awareness posters will be displayed inside railway stations and trains; Regular announcements and awareness messages will be broadcast at stations; Railway staff will be provided with gender sensitization and specialized training; ...