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Pakistan Red Crescent Society Mobilizes Emergency Response Teams Amid Ongoing Monsoon Rains and Floods

19Aug

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Pakistan Red Crescent Society Mobilizes Emergency Response Teams Amid Ongoing Monsoon Rains and Floods

Islamabad, August 19, 2025(Kamran Raja): Under the leadership of the Chairperson Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Mrs. Farzhana Naek, PRCS emergency response teams are actively providing immediate relief and assistance to communities affected by the ongoing monsoon rains, floods, and landslides across various regions of Pakistan. Emphasizing PRCS’s humanitarian commitment, Mrs. Naek stated: “Our emergency response teams have swiftly mobilized to support communities impacted by the ongoing monsoon rains and landslides across the country. PRCS teams are working tirelessly in close coordination with the government and district administrations to ensure timely relief and support to the affected population. PRCS emergency response teams are also on alert in areas identified as disaster-pr...

Prime Minister Reaffirms Resolve to Eradicate Polio from Pakistan

19Aug

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Prime Minister Reaffirms Resolve to Eradicate Polio from Pakistan

Islamabad, August 19, 2025(Ghufran): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s firm commitment to eradicating polio from Pakistan, stating that health teams, polio workers, and all concerned institutions are united in this national mission. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to Rotary International for its strong support in line with other international partners, noting that their continued cooperation is vital in eliminating this crippling disease. “Challenges exist in the path to eradication, but through determination and hard work, we will secure the future of Pakistan’s children,” the Prime Minister emphasized. “Ending polio may be difficult, but it is not impossible. The pivotal role of polio workers in these campaigns deserves the highest appreciation...

Pakistan and Bangladesh Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Energy and Mineral Sectors

19Aug

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Pakistan and Bangladesh Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Energy and Mineral Sectors

Islamabad, August 19, 2025(Mehmoona): Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, today received the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Md. Iqbal Hussain, at the Ministry of Petroleum. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy and mineral sectors, with particular emphasis on limestone, coal, and petroleum products, to foster mutual economic growth and energy security. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding ties with Bangladesh, stating:“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is keen to support our brothers in Bangladesh and enhance cooperation in various sectors. Pakistan values its relationship with Bangladesh and is eager to explore joint ventures that benefit both nations.” Both sides discus...

In South Sudan, Pakistan Reaffirms Support for UN Peacekeeping, Peace, and Stability

19Aug

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In South Sudan, Pakistan Reaffirms Support for UN Peacekeeping, Peace, and Stability

United Nations, August 18, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering support for peace, stability, and the United Nations’ peacekeeping efforts in South Sudan, stressing the urgent need for political trust, inclusivity, and international solidarity to sustain progress. Delivering the national statement at the UN Security Council briefing on South Sudan, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, noted that the political and security situation in the country remains fragile, with escalating tensions threatening the hard-won gains achieved since the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. The Ambassador expressed concern over the detention of key SPLM/A-IO leaders, stressing that such actions undermine trust and inclusivity, which are...

Senator Sherry Rehman Warns of Escalating Climate Catastrophe at National Climate Justice Youth Film Festival 2025

18Aug

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Senator Sherry Rehman Warns of Escalating Climate Catastrophe at National Climate Justice Youth Film Festival 2025

Islamabad, August 18, 2025 (Kamran Raja): Senator Sherry Rehman delivered a powerful keynote address at the National Climate Justice Youth Film Festival 2025, cautioning that Pakistan faces an intensifying cycle of climate disasters without meaningful global support, while destructive domestic policies continue to erode the country’s natural defences.Opening her remarks, Senator Rehman said, This festival is not just about films. It is about lived experience. It is about the voices of young people who are showing the world how climate breakdown is already reshaping their lives, their futures, and their communities.Highlighting the scale of the current crisis, Senator Rehman revealed that 63 districts across Pakistan are flooded, with one-third of the country submerged, an...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit Saudi Arabia for OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting

18Aug

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit Saudi Arabia for OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting

Islamabad, 18 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on August 25, 2025, to participate in the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers. The meeting, to be held in Jeddah, will deliberate on the grave situation in Palestine in the backdrop of ongoing atrocities and genocide against the Palestinian people. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with participating leaders and counterparts on the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen cooperation among OIC member states. Pakistan remains committed to supportin...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Meeting on Relief Operations for Flood-Affected People in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir

18Aug

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Meeting on Relief Operations for Flood-Affected People in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Islamabad, August 18, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the Federal Cabinet will donate one month’s salary to support the flood-affected people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Chairing a high-level meeting to review ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, the Prime Minister directed federal institutions to intensify their support for the affected communities.“In this difficult hour, there is no federal or provincial government – we are one nation and must ensure full support and rehabilitation of the affected people,” said the Prime Minister.He emphasized that helping the distressed brothers and sisters was a national duty, adding:“This is not a time for politics but a time fo...

U.S. Secretary of State Acknowledges Pakistan’s Diplomatic Success, Comments on Indo-Pak Ceasefire

18Aug

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U.S. Secretary of State Acknowledges Pakistan’s Diplomatic Success, Comments on Indo-Pak Ceasefire

18th August 2025(Ghufran): Due to Pakistan’s effective diplomacy, India continues to face setbacks on multiple fronts. In a recent interview with an international television channel, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an important statement regarding the ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Secretary Rubio said that the United States is closely monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan daily. “Maintaining a ceasefire is a difficult task, which often breaks down quickly,” he noted. “We are observing daily developments concerning the ceasefire between the two countries.” The U.S. Secretary of State’s remarks come at a time when President Donald Trump has already issued multiple statements regarding the ceasefire situation. Meanwhile, the Indian government, in an attempt t...

CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Directs Adoption of Modern Japanese Technology for Waste Treatment in Punjab

18Aug

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CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Directs Adoption of Modern Japanese Technology for Waste Treatment in Punjab

Japan, 18 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced that modern Japanese technology and methods will be adopted for sewage and waste management in Punjab. The announcement came during her visit to Japan’s largest wastewater treatment facilities. The Chief Minister inspected the advanced waste treatment systems in Asahi, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Washimaku, and Yodogawa, where she was given detailed briefings on methods of garbage collection, wastewater management, and disposal systems. Officials informed the Chief Minister that Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city by population, treats 1.5 million liters of wastewater daily through its Solid Waste and Wastewater Treatment Plant. They added that the Yokohama facility also operates multiple plants th...

United Nations Announces Opening Dates for 80th Session of the General Assembly

16Aug

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United Nations Announces Opening Dates for 80th Session of the General Assembly

New York, 16 August 2025(Ghufran): The United Nations today confirmed that the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) will officially open on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at UN Headquarters in New York. The high-level General Debate, which annually gathers Heads of State and Government, ministers, and world leaders from across the globe, will commence on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. This week-long event serves as the world’s most prominent multilateral platform for discussing global challenges, international peace and security, sustainable development, and pressing humanitarian concerns. In keeping with tradition, the President-elect of the General Assembly will preside over the opening session, followed by speeches from global leaders in the General Debate. Delegations from 193 M...