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Meeting of SCO Secretary General with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Meeting of SCO Secretary General with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Islamabad 18 April 2025(Nosheen): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev, who is on an official visit to Pakistan.The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister congratulated Mr.Yermekbayev on commencement of his responsibilities as the new Secretary General of SCO. He assured him of Pakistan’s full support for the SCO Secretariat.The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister underlined Pakistan’s close historical ties with SCO member States and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to uphold the Shanghai spirit.He appreciated the potential of SCO as forum for promoting regional peace and security as well as a tool to achieve enhanced economic development wi...
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Foreign Minister of Hungary calls on the Prime Minister
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Foreign Minister of Hungary calls on the Prime Minister

Islamabad: 17 April 2025(Kamran Raja): The Foreign Minister of Hungary, Mr. Péter Szijjártó, called on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House, earlier today. The Hungarian Foreign Minister is currently on an official visit to Pakistan.During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his good wishes to Prime Minister Viktor Orban and affirmed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen its bilateral relations with Hungary in various sectors, including trade, investment, and energy. He also reiterated his invitation to Prime Minister Orban to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.The Prime Minister was briefed on the discussions held between the two sides at the Foreign Minister-level earlier in the day. He noted with satisfaction the signing of understandings between Pakistan and Hunga...
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ISSI hosts Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov for wide-ranging Roundtable
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov for wide-ranging Roundtable

17 April 2025(Nosheen): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a wide-ranging Roundtable Discussion with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. He is visiting Pakistan at the head of a high-level delegation for the 15th round of Pakistan-Russia Consultative Group on Strategic Stability.The session at the ISSI aimed at exchanging views on a range of subjects including arms control, regional stability, and multilateral cooperation. Other members of the Russian delegation included Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev and senior Foreign Ministry officials. Participants from the ISSI included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG; and members of the ACD...
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17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets British Minister for Faith and Communities Lord Wajid Khan

17 April 2025, Islamabad(Nosheen): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with British Minister for Faith, Communities and Resettlement Lord Wajid Khan. Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, and Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha were also present on occasion. During the meeting discussions were held on Pakistan-UK relations, including enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism, security, and preventing cross-border crimes. Speaking on the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi emphasized Pakistan's desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with the UK in all areas of mutual interest. Lord Wajid Khan condemned the attack on the Jaffar Express and expressed condolences to the families of the martyrs. He acknowledged Pakistan’s...
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An Investiture Ceremony was held at the General Headquarters: ISPR
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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An Investiture Ceremony was held at the General Headquarters: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 17 April 2025(Kamran Raja)ISPR: An Investiture Ceremony was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, where General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), conferred military honours on officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army in recognition of their exceptional valour in operations and distinguished service to the nation. The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior military officials and families of the award recipients. Decorations conferred included the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat. Medals awarded posthumously were received with honour by the families of the Shuhada.Paying homage to the martyrs and veterans, the COAS stated, “Shuhada and Ghazis are our enduring pride. Their honour and reverence are a sacred trust upon...
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Oscar winning Documentary ‘No Other Land’ Screened at ISSI
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Oscar winning Documentary ‘No Other Land’ Screened at ISSI

April 16, 2025 Islamabad(Ghufran): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the screening of the Oscar-Winning Documentary ‘No Other Land’in collaboration with the Embassy of the State of Palestine. H.E. Dr. Zuhair Zaid, Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Mr. Jamal Shah, Former Minister for Culture and Heritage, and Mr. Jawad Sharif, a renowned filmmaker and National Geographic explorer, Director General ISSI, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, and Director CAMEA, Ms. Amina Khan spoke before the screening. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, while giving his remarks said that today's screening of No Other Land is more than just an experience, it is a call to conscience. It reminds us of the collective responsibility we ...
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Pakistan Calls on All Parties to Resume Political Dialogue for the Benefit of People of South Sudan
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Calls on All Parties to Resume Political Dialogue for the Benefit of People of South Sudan

United Nations, April 16, 2025(Kamran Raja): Noting the risk of reversal of the gains made under the Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS) over the past seven years in South Sudan, Pakistan has urged the parties to engage in direct dialogue for the benefit of the people of South Sudan. Pakistan extended its support for an inclusive dialogue between the government and the opposition, commending the efforts made by Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Haysom in this regard. In a national statement during the UNSC briefing on situation in South Sudan, Ambassador Usman Jadoon called on the parties to engage in good faith with the SRSG and with the regional mediation efforts, particularly by the African Union (AU), and other partners.Ambassador Judoon said that the arrest ...
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Lord Wajid Khan Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Lord Wajid Khan Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad : 17 April, 2025(Kamran Raja): Lord Wajid Khan, U.K. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Faith, Communities and Resettlement, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed Lord Wajid Khan to Pakistan and thanked him for his participation in qthe Overseas Pakistanis Convention. The Prime Minister appreciated the contributions of the British Pakistani diaspora who, he remarked, were proudly playing the role of a bridge between Pakistan and the U.K.The Prime Minister also conveyed his best wishes for His Majesty King Charles III as well as Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen Pakistan-U.K. relations in all spheres, particularly ...
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