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Ahsan Iqbal Hails Pakistan China friendship on Chinese National Day
26Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ahsan Iqbal Hails Pakistan China friendship on Chinese National Day

26 Sep 2024 Islamabad: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal addressed a ceremony in connection with the National Day of China in Islamabad on Thursday. The ceremony was organized by China Global Television Network and featured folk performances by cultural troupes from Pakistan and China. The Minister said that peace, consistency of policies and implementing reforms in all sectors are prerequisites for progress and development of any country and we can learn this from China. He stressed the need to vigorously follow the model of China in order to make profound progress in Pakistan. Acknowledging China's role in Pakistan's national development, the Minister said China brought investment in Pakistan when no country was willing to make investment in the country. He said a number of projects w...
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Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad Celebrates 79th Independence Day
26Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad Celebrates 79th Independence Day

26 September 2024, Islamabad : The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad hosted a majestic and cordial diplomatic reception to celebrate the Anniversary of 79th Indonesia’s Independence Day at the Islamabad Marriot Hotel on 26 September 2024. Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Hon. Mr. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada was the Chief Guest on the occasion, while State Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Power, Hon. Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik was also present. Approximately 400 attendees from diverse backgrounds, including members of diplomatic corps, Pakistani government officials, politicians, business leaders, media professionals and others made the celebration vibrant and well-attended. The Indonesian Chargé d’Affaires, diplomats, and their families attired in traditional dresse...
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NICAT Cohort-2 Graduation Day: Celebrating Innovation and Milestones in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem
25Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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NICAT Cohort-2 Graduation Day: Celebrating Innovation and Milestones in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem

The National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) celebrated a major milestone with the Graduation of Cohort-2 startups. The event, held at NICAT, brought together the thriving entrepreneurial community, highlighting the remarkable journeys of its startups and recognizing their achievements in the aerospace and technology sectors. The ceremony kicked off with a warm Introduction by Noor ul Huda, Head of Marketing, NICAT, setting the tone for the day’s celebrations. This was followed by a Welcome Notefrom AVM Asad Ikram (R), Principal Advisor, NICAT, who praised the graduating startups for their hard work and innovation. He also emphasized NICAT’s role in supporting startups and the importance of partnerships in fostering growth. “Five of our startups are heading to Dubai G...
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Bilateral Meeting of the Prime Minister with the President of Maldives on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
24Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Bilateral Meeting of the Prime Minister with the President of Maldives on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

24 September 2024 New York: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and cordial meeting with the President of Maldives Dr. Muizzu on the sidelines of 79th Session of UN General Assembly Session in New York. During the meeting, both leaders underscored the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and the Maldives. The Prime Minister of Pakistan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with the Maldives in the fields of trade, tourism, education, investment and climate change. Both leaders agreed on the need for increased people-to-people exchanges and collaborative efforts to promote economic growth and sustainable development in their respective countries. Both sides recognized the shared responsibility of South Asian nations to work together for peace, prosperit...
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7th Session of Joint Ministerial Commission between Pakistan and Belarus
24Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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7th Session of Joint Ministerial Commission between Pakistan and Belarus

Islamabad 24 September 2024: The 7th Session of the Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) was held in Islamabad. The JMC was hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and co-chaired by Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jam Kamal Khan on Pakistan side. From the Belarusian side, H.E. Aleksei Kushnarenko, Minister for Energy was the co-chair. The session opened with welcome remarks from Mr. Muhammad Humair Karim, Special Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Minister for Commerce (Pak Co-chair) who congratulated both countries on the commencement of the JMC. Following this, the Minister for Energy for Belarus (Belarus Co-chair) gave his opening remarks. In his welcome speech, Minister for Commerce Mr. Jam Kamal Khan extended a warm welcome to Minister Kushnarenko and...
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U.S. Ambassador Highlights Strengths and Benefits of U.S.-Pakistan Trade and Investment Relationship in Sialkot
24Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. Ambassador Highlights Strengths and Benefits of U.S.-Pakistan Trade and Investment Relationship in Sialkot

24 September 2024, Sialkot : In a meeting with the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sialkot Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome emphasized the benefits of private sector-led, equitable, sustainable economic growth, and the potential for increasing two-way trade and investment between the United States and Pakistan. The Ambassador welcomed the opportunity to exchange views on Pakistan’s investment and business climate and discuss prospects for economic reform. “The United States is Pakistan’s largest export market globally, and Pakistan’s exports to the United States have more than doubled over the last decade - a testament to the robust economic relationship we share,” Ambassador Blome said. Underscoring the U.S. commitment to ...
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Pakistan committed to further strengthening ties with KSA: President
23Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan committed to further strengthening ties with KSA: President

ISLAMABAD, 23 Sep 2024:President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the areas of economy, trade, defence, culture, education and people-to-people contacts. The president expressed these views while addressing the reception hosted by the Saudi Embassy to celebrate the 94th Anniversary of the National Day of the KSA. The event was attended by provincial governors, Punjab chief minister, federal ministers, diplomats, dignitaries, and civil and military officers. While extending heartfelt felicitations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud and the people of Saudi Ar...
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