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President Zardari Calls for Strengthening Economic and Connectivity Ties with Azerbaijan

13Aug

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President Zardari Calls for Strengthening Economic and Connectivity Ties with Azerbaijan

Islamabad, 13 August 2025(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further deepening its brotherly relations with Azerbaijan, rooted in mutual trust, shared values, and common aspirations.Speaking during a meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Mr. Khazar Farhadov, at Aiwan-e-Sadr today, the President highlighted Azerbaijan’s significance as a key partner for Pakistan and underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, and connectivity. He noted that stronger trade links, investment partnerships, and improved regional connectivity would bring the two nations closer and contribute to shared prosperity.President Zardari congratulated Ambassador Farhadov on the historic peace agreement ...

United States and Pakistan Reaffirm Counterterrorism Partnership in Islamabad Dialogue

13Aug

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United States and Pakistan Reaffirm Counterterrorism Partnership in Islamabad Dialogue

Islamabad, August 12, 2025(Kamran Raja): The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan convened the latest round of the U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on August 12, 2025, reaffirming their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The dialogue was co-chaired by Special Secretary for the United Nations Nabeel Munir of Pakistan and Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory D. LoGerfo of the U.S. Department of State.Both delegations underscored the urgency of developing effective strategies to address terrorist threats, including those posed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The United States commended Pakistan’s continued successes in containing...

PTA and Huawei Host Next-Gen Cyber Resilience Workshop & Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2025

12Aug

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PTA and Huawei Host Next-Gen Cyber Resilience Workshop & Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2025

Islamabad, 12 August 2025(kamran Raja): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Huawei, successfully organized the Next-Gen Cyber Resilience Workshop and Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2025, bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, and cybersecurity experts to address emerging digital security challenges.The workshop featured in-depth discussions on the cybersecurity implications of Pakistan’s upcoming 5G rollout, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet deployment, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and the rapid expansion of FinTech services. Participants explored strategies to strengthen national cyber defenses, enhance industry preparedness, and promote cross-sector collaboration.Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms....

President Zardari Calls for Strengthening Pakistan–Morocco Ties

12Aug

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President Zardari Calls for Strengthening Pakistan–Morocco Ties

Islamabad, 12 August 2025(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening fraternal relations with the Kingdom of Morocco, grounded in common faith, shared values, and mutual respect. He expressed these views during a meeting with the Ambassador of Morocco, Mr. Mohamed Karmoune, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The President thanked Morocco for its support to Pakistan during the 2022 floods, noting that such gestures reflected the depth of friendship between the two nations. He underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its economic relations with Morocco and highlighted the vast potential for expanding bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors. President Zardari observed that Africa is poised for significant economic grow...

Blood Donation on Independence Day Celebration: Indonesian Embassy and PRCS Sign MoU on Humanitarian Cooperation

12Aug

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Blood Donation on Independence Day Celebration: Indonesian Embassy and PRCS Sign MoU on Humanitarian Cooperation

Islamabad, August 12, 2025 (Nosheen Raja): The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), organized a blood donation drive under the campaign “Donate Blood, Save Lives.”The event marked the 80th Independence Day of Indonesia and the 75th Anniversary of Indonesia Pakistan Bilateral Relations.The drive was officially inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Chandra W. Sukotjo, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan. In his opening remarks, the Ambassador emphasized the Indonesian President’s call to celebrate this year’s Independence Day with simplicity, while ensuring its meaning and impact benefit the wider community.“The blood donation is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary impact our ...

Pakistan Calls for Inclusive Maritime Security; Proposes Global Cooperation Framework At UNSC

12Aug

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Pakistan Calls for Inclusive Maritime Security; Proposes Global Cooperation Framework At UNSC

United Nations, August 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has urged the international community to safeguard the oceans as zones of peace, prosperity, and inclusive development, proposing a comprehensive global cooperation framework to address emerging maritime security challenges. Speaking at the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on “Maritime Security: Prevention, Innovation, and International Cooperation to Address Emerging Challenges”, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, underscored the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the cornerstone of ocean governance, but warned against troubling trends, including unchecked naval build-ups, militarization of strategic waters, and exclusionary maritime arrangements.“This mindset u...

Designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

12Aug

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Designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Washington, D.C. August 11, 2025(Ghufran): Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced today that the U.S. Department of State is designating the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. Additionally, the Majeed Brigade is being added as an alias to BLA’s existing designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under Executive Order 13224, as amended. The BLA was first designated as an SDGT in 2019 following a series of violent attacks. Since that designation, the group has continued its campaign of terror, including attacks carried out under the name Majeed Brigade.In 2024, the BLA claimed responsibility for suicide bombings near Karach...

Forty seven khwarij were sent to hell: ISPR

12Aug

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Forty seven khwarij were sent to hell: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 12 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Following the successful engagements by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District from 7-9 August 2025, during which forty seven khwarij were sent to hell; on night 10/11 August 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in surrounding areas of Sambaza along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border.During the conduct of the operation, three more Indian sponsored khwarij, were hunted down and successfully neutralized. Weapons, ammunition & explosives were also recovered from the killed khwarij. The number of khwarij killed in four days anti inflation operation has risen to fifty. The Security Forces remain committed to secure the nation’s frontiers and thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Pakistan....

BISP Hosts National Consultative Session on Integrated Social Protection in Collaboration with World Bank and UK International Development

11Aug

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BISP Hosts National Consultative Session on Integrated Social Protection in Collaboration with World Bank and UK International Development

Islamabad , August 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), in partnership with the World Bank and UK International Development, convened a National Consultative Session on “National Integrated Social Protection: Aligning Data & Systems” in Islamabad today. The event aimed to enhance coordination, strengthen secure data-sharing protocols, and promote interoperability between federal and provincial social protection stakeholders.The session brought together senior representatives from federal and provincial governments, social protection authorities, development partners, and technical experts to discuss strategies for integrating systems, improving data flows, and leveraging the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) for targeted welfare planning. In he...

ISSI hosts Round Table on “One Year of Modi 3.0 – India’s Foreign Policy Ambitions and Domestic Governance”

11Aug

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ISSI hosts Round Table on “One Year of Modi 3.0 – India’s Foreign Policy Ambitions and Domestic Governance”

Islamabad, 11 August 2025(Nosheen): Experts recommend that Pakistan must assert its rights under international law in response to India’s actions related to the Indus Waters TreatyTo evaluate the BJP government’s performance during the first year of its third term, with a particular focus on how ‘Modi 3.0’ fared on domestic socio-political, economic, military, and foreign policy fronts, the India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Round Table today, titled: “One Year of Modi 3.0 – India’s Foreign Policy Ambitions and Domestic Governance.” The Round Table was attended by senior diplomats, practitioners, academics, think-tank experts, and area specialists. Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood delivered welcome remarks. Of the...