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Pakistan Foreign Secretary briefed Islamabad based Heads of Mission and diplomats on the evolving situation following Pahalgam attack in IIOJK
24Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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.  
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CPSP Strengthens Ties with Bahrain Through Key Partnerships in Medical Education and Healthcare
10Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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CPSP Strengthens Ties with Bahrain Through Key Partnerships in Medical Education and Healthcare

Manama, Bahrain 10 April 2025(Kamran Raja): In a significant stride toward enhancing Bahrain-Pakistan collaboration in healthcare and medical education, a high-level delegation from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) visited Bahrain on April 8, 2025. The visit culminated in the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CPSP and the Arabian Gulf University (AGU). The MoU will pave the way for comprehensive cooperation in postgraduate medical training, joint research, and faculty and student exchanges. The partnership also aligns with global priorities by addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to the AGU collaboration, the CPSP delegation engaged in high-profile meetings to explore further opportunities in B...
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Saudi Delegation Meets Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister on Sidelines of Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025
8Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Saudi Delegation Meets Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister on Sidelines of Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

April 08,2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Abdulrahman Al-Belushi, Deputy Minister for mining met with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on the sidelines of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 to discuss enhanced collaboration in the energy and minerals sectors. Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan was also present. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s oil, gas, and mineral resources. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted Pakistan’s vast potential in the energy sector, particularly in minerals & mining, and reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating foreign investors through an investor friendly policy framework. The Saudi Deputy Minister min...
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Video Statement by Senior Bureau Official Eric Meyer on the margins of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025
8Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Video Statement by Senior Bureau Official Eric Meyer on the margins of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

April 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): Hi everyone, I'm Eric Meyer, the senior official at the U.S. Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. I'm thrilled to be here in Islamabad to experience Pakistan's wonderful hospitality, attend the Minerals Investment Forum, and to strengthen and promote our important partnership. I commend Pakistan for convening the Minerals Investment Forum here in Islamabad and for taking steps to ensure a level playing field for investors. Critical minerals are the raw materials for our most important technologies, and President Trump has underscored the importance of securing America's minerals future. Although we're in Islamabad to focus on minerals, I also want to highlight other recent successes in our economic partnership. We recently celebrated th...
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Pakistan and Russia Advance Parliamentary Ties and Regional Cooperation
6Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan and Russia Advance Parliamentary Ties and Regional Cooperation

06 April 2025, Islamabad( Kamran Raja): PakistanSenator Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, held a comprehensive bilateral meeting with the Russian parliamentary delegation led by Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent. The meeting reaffirmed the growing strategic importance of Pakistan-Russia relations and underscored the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation. Chairman Gilani highlighted the shared aspirations of both nations for peace, security, and multipolarity in global affairs. He emphasized the evolving relationship between Pakistan and Russia, rooted in mutual respect and increasingly...
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Russian Ambassador officially presented 30,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid to the people of Pakistan
27Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Russian Ambassador officially presented 30,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid to the people of Pakistan

Islamabad 27 March 2025( Ghufran ): During a ceremony at Islamabad Airport, the Russian Ambassador officially presented 30,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid to the people of Pakistan via the National Disaster Management Authority. A special aircraft from the Russian government transported the aid from Moscow to Pakistan. Senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Disaster Management Authority, and the Pakistan Red Crescent Society were in attendance at the airport. In his brief remarks, Mr. Albert Khorev, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, emphasized the strong friendship between Pakistan and Russia. He recalled Russia's humanitarian support to Pakistan following the two earthquakes in 2005 and the floods in 2022, stating that this latest shipment of huma...
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Pakistan forcefully raises Kashmir dispute at the Security Council – Calls on UNSC to Address Root Causes of Conflicts to Establish Durable Peace
25Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan forcefully raises Kashmir dispute at the Security Council – Calls on UNSC to Address Root Causes of Conflicts to Establish Durable Peace

United Nations 24 March 2025(Nosheen): Highlighting the need for addressing the root causes of conflicts to establish durable peace, Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to fulfill its responsibility by ensuring the implementation of its own resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Reminding that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains on the agenda of the Security Council and awaits a just and final settlement in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council that promised to the Kashmiri people the right to self-determination through a UN supervised plebiscite, Pakistan emphasized that it was the responsibility of the Council to ensure the realization of that right for the Kashmiri people, and promote a just and lasting settlement of the dispute by ta...
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PAKISTAN DAY CELEBRATED AT THE EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN, PARIS
23Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PAKISTAN DAY CELEBRATED AT THE EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN, PARIS

PARIS 23 March 2025(Nosheen): A dignified flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Paris to celebrate the Pakistan Day. The event was attended by a wide cross-section of Pakistani diaspora, media representatives and officials of the Embassy. Special messages of the President, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch welcomed the guests and thanked them for celebrating the Pakistan Day in unison and solidarity. She underlined the importance of 23rd March in the history of Pakistan and paid rich tribute to the leaders of the freedom movement. Underscoring the importance of Pakistan - France relations, the Ambassador affirmed her commitment to the expansion of bilateral relations in politi...
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New York State Assembly and Senate Adopt Historic Resolutions Honoring Pakistani-Americans
20Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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New York State Assembly and Senate Adopt Historic Resolutions Honoring Pakistani-Americans

New York , 20 March 2025 (Ghufran):In a landmark acknowledgment of the invaluable contributions of the Pakistani-American community, the New York State Assembly and Senate adopted two significant resolutions, proclaiming March 23, 2025, as “Pakistan-American Heritage Day” and March 19, 2025, as “Pakistani-American Business Celebration Day” in the State of New York. These resolutions represent a salient milestone, achieved through the dedicated efforts of the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) and its President Mr. Ali Rashid, duly supported by the Consulate General of Pakistan, New York. The first resolution, presented in the Assembly by Assemblymember Nader Sayegh and separately introduced in the New York State Senate by Senator John Liu, was unanimously adopted in both houses....
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Consulate General of Pakistan in New York Hosts Iftar Reception Honoring Distinguished Pakistani-American Women
17Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Consulate General of Pakistan in New York Hosts Iftar Reception Honoring Distinguished Pakistani-American Women

New York 17 March 2025( Ghufran): The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York hosted an Iftar Reception today to honor distinguished women from the Pakistani-American community. The event recognized the valuable contributions and achievements of prominent women who have excelled in diverse fields, including social services, healthcare, academia, advocacy, and community leadership. In his welcoming remarks, Consul General Aamer Ahmed Atozai conveyed profound appreciation for the significant role that Pakistani-American women continue to play in strengthening the community, fostering bilateral ties between Pakistan and the United States, and projecting a positive image of Pakistan abroad. He reiterated the Consulate’s unwavering commitment to supporting and promoting the leadership o...
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