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President Confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on Saudi Naval Chief Discusses Bilateral Cooperation

21Jul

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President Confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on Saudi Naval Chief Discusses Bilateral Cooperation

Islamabad 21 July 2025(Kamran Raja) : President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the award of Nishan-e- Imtiaz (Military) upon Vice Admiral Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Ghoraibi, Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr today.The award was presented in recognition of Vice Admiral Al Ghoraibi’s professional achievements and his role in strengthening the friendship between the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the Pakistan Navy. The ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces.Following the ceremony, the Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces called on the President. The President congratulated Vice Admiral Al Ghoraibi on receiving the award and acknowledged his efforts in promoting cooperation between the navies of the...

Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander in Chief of Libyan Armed Forces called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters: ISPR

18Jul

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Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander in Chief of Libyan Armed Forces called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 18 July, 2025(Kamran Raja): Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander in Chief of Libyan Armed Forces called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, today. The meeting encompassed discussion on matters of mutual interest, evolving regional dynamics, security challenges and matters pertaining to defence cooperation. Both leaders agreed to undertake defense industrial collaboration and exchange of technical expertise to address contemporary security challenges.Upon his arrival at GHQ, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Army. He was offered a warm welcome, followed by guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakis...

Interior Minister Orders Urgent Coordination Plan Among Departments for Improved Service Delivery

18Jul

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Interior Minister Orders Urgent Coordination Plan Among Departments for Improved Service Delivery

‎ ‎ ‎Islamabad, 18 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed all subsidiary departments of the Ministry of Interior to submit proposals for amendments to rules and regulations, along with other necessary recommendations, within three days. He also instructed the Federal Secretary Interior to present a final comprehensive plan. ‎A special meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was held at the Ministry of Interior in this regard. The meeting was attended by heads of all subsidiary departments and other senior officials. Mohsin Naqvi expressed that there is a lack of coordination among the subsidiary departments, which must be urgently addressed. He emphasized the need to strengthen mutual coordination and cooperation among all departments in ord...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed happiness over 300 Pakistani students on the successfully completed their hands-on practical training in Shaanxi Province, China

18Jul

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed happiness over 300 Pakistani students on the successfully completed their hands-on practical training in Shaanxi Province, China

Islamabad, 18th July 2025(Kamran Raja):He said on his X account "Very heartening to know that the first batch of around 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates have successfully completed their hands-on practical training in Shaanxi Province, China, in important areas of water saving irrigation, seed production, animal husbandry, agriculture production and prevention of post-harvest losses. My special thanks to the Chinese leadership, Shaanxi Government and the two universities. Appreciation for Ministry of National Food Security, HEC and Pak Embassy Beijing for their hard work in ensuring the success of this initiative. This batch is part of the 1000 Pakistani agri graduates training initiative that I had announced during my visit to China in June 2024."

Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit Bilal Azhar Kayani reviews Muharram arrangements in Jhelum

17Jul

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Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit Bilal Azhar Kayani reviews Muharram arrangements in Jhelum

Islamabad July 6, 2025(Kamran Raja): Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit Bilal Azhar Kayani, during his visit to his constituency Jhelum, reviewed the main processions of Muharram-ul-Haram and administrative efforts in detail. Deputy Commissioner Maysam Abbas and DPO Muhammad Tariq Aziz briefed the Minister of State on the arrangements made for the security, cleanliness, medical facilities and convenience of the processions and the mourners. The Minister of State inspected the main procession route at Civil Lines and directly observed the arrangements across the city from the Safe City Control Room. He appreciated the arrangements for the sabils, temporary medical centres, continuous cleaning measures (especially the “Suthra Punjab” teams)...

A High-level Chinese delegation visits Passport Headquarters

17Jul

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A High-level Chinese delegation visits Passport Headquarters

Islamabad, 17 July 2025(Kamran Raja): The delegation included senior officials of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security. The delegation visited various sections of the Passport Headquarters. A 6-member delegation reviewed modern passport printers. DG Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi briefed the delegation. The delegation was informed about modern passport lamination and security features. The delegation was also briefed on the facilities provided in Pakistani passport offices around the world.DG Passports said the global ranking of passports improved due to modern security features. 24/7 services have been started to be provided to citizens across Pakistan. Online services are being provided to overseas Pakistanis around the world, DG Passports. Modern security equipment is being install...

وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے اور سربراہ وزیراعظم ڈلیوری یونٹ بلال اظہر کیانی کا جہلم میں محرم کے انتظامات کا جامع جائزہ

17Jul

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وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے اور سربراہ وزیراعظم ڈلیوری یونٹ بلال اظہر کیانی کا جہلم میں محرم کے انتظامات کا جامع جائزہ

اسلام آباد ۔ 6 جولائی 2025 (کامران راجہ) وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے اور سربراہ وزیراعظم ڈلیوری یونٹ بلال اظہر کیانی نے اپنے انتخابی حلقے جہلم کے دورے کے دوران محرم الحرام کے مرکزی جلوسوں اور انتظامی کاوشوں کا تفصیلی جائزہ لیا۔ ڈپٹی کمشنر میثم عباس اور ڈی پی او محمد طارق عزیز نے وزیر مملکت کو جلوسوں کی سیکیورٹی، صفائی، طبی سہولیات اور عزاداروں کی سہولت کے لیے کیے گئے انتظامات پر بریفنگ دی۔ وزیر مملکت نے سول لائنز میں مرکزی جلوس کے راستے کا معائنہ کرتے ہوئے سیف سٹی کنٹرول روم سے شہر بھر کے انتظامات کا براہ راست مشاہدہ کیا۔ انہوں نے سبیلوں، عارضی طبی مراکز، مسلسل صفائی کے اقدامات (خصوصاً "ستھرا پنجاب" ٹیمز) اور جدید ٹیکنالوجی کے ذریعے نگرانی کے نظام کو سراہا۔ ضلعی انتظامیہ کے حکام نے کیمروں اور ڈیٹا اینالیٹکس کے ذریعے حفاظتی اقدامات کی بروقت نگرانی کے طریقہ کار سے آگاہ کیا۔ وزیر مملکت...

Pakistan, China ink cooperation protocol to produce joint documentary

17Jul

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Pakistan, China ink cooperation protocol to produce joint documentary

Islamabad, 17 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Managing Director of Pakistan Television Corporation Ms. Ambreen Jan and Head of the International Cooperation Department and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Guangxi Radio and TV Station Ms. Zheng Kui have signed a cooperation protocol between Pakistan Television Corporation Ltd. and Guangxi Radio and Television.The protocol is aimed at jointly planning and producing a documentary titled The Path of Development - Pakistan, commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The documentary will consist of two episodes, each 30 minutes in length, and is scheduled to be broadcast in May next year on the channels and new media platforms of Guangxi Radio and Tele...

UK Air Safety Committee decision to remove Pakistan and its carriers from the UK Air Safety List Subject

17Jul

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UK Air Safety Committee decision to remove Pakistan and its carriers from the UK Air Safety List Subject

Islamabad, 17 July 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan warmly welcomes the decision by the UK Air Safety Committee to remove its airline carriers from the UK Air Safety List, thereby allowing the resumption of commercial flights to the United Kingdom after a five-year hiatus. This landmark decision is an affirmation of Pakistan's sustained diplomatic and technical efforts over the past years. We have demonstrated our firm commitment to meeting and upholding the highest international safety standards.The removal of the ban marks an important restoration of connectivity between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, supporting millions of Pakistanis living in the UK and strengthening economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties. With over 1.7 million British Pakistanis forming one of the largest diaspora...

Planning Minister Chairs Meeting at NDRMF, Emphasizes Strategic Alignment and Innovation

16Jul

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Planning Minister Chairs Meeting at NDRMF, Emphasizes Strategic Alignment and Innovation

July 16, 2025, Islamabad(Ghufran): The Planning Minister chaired a meeting at the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), attended by key officials including Secretary Planning Awais Sumra, Vice Chancellor of PIDE Dr. Nadeem Javaid, Chief Economist Dr. Raja Imtiaz, and other officials from the Planning Ministry.During the meeting, the Executive Director of NDRMF briefed on the four strategic areas of focus for the organization: disaster risk reduction; climate and disaster risk financing; disaster preparedness and recovery institutionalization; knowledge creation, sharing and risk informed decision making.The Minister emphasized the importance of clarity on the purpose and rationale behind NDRMF, asking stakeholders to be clear about the vision it was meant to materialize. ...