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UN Urges India and Pakistan to Exercise Maximum Restraint Amid Tensions in Jammu and Kashmir

25Apr

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UN Urges India and Pakistan to Exercise Maximum Restraint Amid Tensions in Jammu and Kashmir

United Nations 25 April 2025(Kamran Raja): The United Nations has called on both India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint following the recent attack in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir.Speaking at a press briefing, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that while Secretary-General António Guterres has not had direct contact with either government in the past 24 hours, he is closely monitoring the situation.“We urge both governments to show the utmost restraint and to ensure that the situation does not escalate further,” Dujarric said. He emphasized that any issues between India and Pakistan should be resolved through peaceful and meaningful bilateral dialogue.The UN reiterated its long-standing position that sustainable peace in the region can on...

Focused Operation SEA SPIRIT by Pakistan-led CTF 151

24Apr

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Focused Operation SEA SPIRIT by Pakistan-led CTF 151

24 April 2025(Kamran Raja): Focused Operation SEA SPIRIT by Pakistan-led CTF 151 commenced April 21. The operation, supported by Maritime Patrol Aircraft and helicopters, aims at combating maritime piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast, Gulf of Aden and Socotra Gap.Joint operational activities involving Counter-Piracy exercises and patrols by Naval assets to include Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force, Pakistan Navy & Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, Republic of Korea Navy, Spanish Armada under EUNAVFOR Ops ATALANTA, Djibouti Navy & Djibouti Coast Guard, and Türkiye Naval Forces.Regional Coordination Centers (CMF JMIC, JMICC Pakistan, DCOC Kenya, RCOC Seychelles and partners (Ambrey GOC), RMIFC Madagascar, UKMTO Dubai) are amplifying efforts, sharing real-time up...

Pakistan Foreign Secretary briefed Islamabad based Heads of Mission and diplomats on the evolving situation following Pahalgam attack in IIOJK

24Apr

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Pakistan Foreign Secretary briefed Islamabad based Heads of Mission and diplomats on the evolving situation following Pahalgam attack in IIOJK

Islamabad 24 April 2025(Ghufran): Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch briefed a group of Islamabad-based Heads of Mission and diplomats on the evolving situation following Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir.Foreign Secretary shared the outcomes of the National Security Committee meeting. She rejected Indian misinformation campaign against Pakistan and said that such tactics would obstruct the path to peace and stability in the region. Foreign Secretary underscored that Pakistan has always rejected terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. She also cautioned against Indian attempts to escalate tensions and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to counter any misadventure.

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with Turkish Finance Minister H.E. Mehmet Şimşek

24Apr

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Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with Turkish Finance Minister H.E. Mehmet Şimşek

Washington, D.C 23 April 2025(Nosheen): Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Finance of Türkiye, on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.The Minister highlighted the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, and emphasized the greater potential for enhanced trade and investment between the two countries. He acknowledged that the current level of bilateral trade and investment remained below its potential.He invited Turkish investors and businessmen to explore and unlock investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in the dairy, cheese, and livestock sectors.The Minister also appreciated the Turkish government’s policy of supporting high-tech sectors to foster innovation ...

Finance Minister meets Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on the sidelines of IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings

24Apr

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Finance Minister meets Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on the sidelines of IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings

Washington, D.C. 23 April 2025(Ghufran):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, called on Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands today on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.The Finance Minister shared the progress made on financial inclusion of Pakistani women, particularly through the implementation of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy with the support of international partners.He underscored that ensuring women and girls’ education, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and empowerment were among the top priorities of the Government.The Minister also underlined the need to expand digital access and promote effective data sharing across entities to accelerate financial inclusion efforts.

Ambassador Andrey Rudenko, for the sixth round of Pakistan-Russia Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad

23Apr

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Ambassador Andrey Rudenko, for the sixth round of Pakistan-Russia Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad

Islamabad, 23 April 2025(Ghufran):Special Secretary, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Ambassador Andrey Rudenko, for the sixth round of Pakistan-Russia Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad today.The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory, and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening ties.

India is no more India; it is “Bharat” now.

23Apr

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India is no more India; it is “Bharat” now.

Islamabad, 23 April 2025(Kamran Raja): The emergence of multi-domain deterrence, a concept previously absent from strategic calculations, presents a new and complex challenge to the existing global security architecture, said former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, GeneralZubair Mahmood Hayat. He was speaking on the second day of a two-day international conference on “Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Emerging Technologies” organized by the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad. The event brought together esteemed speakers from Australia, Canada, China, Russia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) on a dialogue surrounding emerging technologies in Islamabad. The second day of the conference drew scholars, notable state...

Federal minister for railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi meets delegation of Rawalpindi Chambers of Commerce and Industries (RCCI)

22Apr

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Federal minister for railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi meets delegation of Rawalpindi Chambers of Commerce and Industries (RCCI)

Islamabad, 22 April 2025(kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, held an important meeting with a delegation from the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) at the Ministry of Railways. During the meeting, RCCI congratulated Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi on assuming charge of the Ministry of Railways and commended his vision.Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi, addressing the delegation, stated, “We do not rush, but rather work with wisdom.” He further added, I am not alone here, you are with me. We will work together.The Minister discussed the improvements in the railways and stated that the Ministry is working on operations and freight services. He also mentioned that a roadshow was held in Lahore and that eight hospitals and fourteen schools are being ou...

China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) Delegation Visits Ministry of IT & Telecom; Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Innovation

21Apr

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China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) Delegation Visits Ministry of IT & Telecom; Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Innovation

Islamabad 21 April 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level delegation of China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC), led by Chairman Mr. Yang Jie, visited the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and met with the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The visit reiterated a long withstanding Pak- China relation with respect to Pakistan-China digital cooperation under the framework of CPEC and Pakistan’s Digital Vision.The CMCC delegation included senior officials from China Mobile HQ. The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication was represented by Secretary IT, Additional Secretary IT, Chairman PTA, and several other senior officials.During the meeting, both sides discussed key areas of collaboration including support for buildi...

Capital’s vulnerability to climate shocks, ecosystem degradation alarming: Experts

21Apr

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Capital’s vulnerability to climate shocks, ecosystem degradation alarming: Experts

Islamabad, 21 April 2025(Kamran Raja)Climate experts, meteorologists, and policy specialists Monday called for a new climate-resilient master plan for Islamabad, improved implementation of emissions laws, and a shift in urban priorities. They raised alarms over the capital’s increasing vulnerability to climate shocks, urban heat islands, and the degradation of natural ecosystems due to unchecked urban sprawl.Speaking at Monday seminar of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on “Abnormal Weather Patterns and Climate Change Impact on Islamabad”, Dr. Shafqat Munir, Deputy Executive Director of SDPI, emphasized the need for clearer and more effective early warning communication on weather extremes. “The early warning system is in place, but the language of early warning mess...