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Islamabad 23 December 2025(Nosheen): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Population Council Pakistan, convened a High-Level Roundtable Meeting with Security and Policy Experts on “Rapid Population Growth and its Security Implications.” The meeting brought together senior policymakers, security and public policy experts, academics, and development practitioners to examine population dynamics as a critical non-traditional security challenge for Pakistan. Opening the session, Dr. Ali Muhammad Mir, Senior Director, Programs and Research, Population Council Pakistan, welcomed the participants and underscored that population dynamics are no longer peripheral to national security thinking but central to it. He highlighted that Pakistan’s population has ...

Islamabad, 23 Dec 2025(Kamran Raja): Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali, visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad and called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Upon arrival, the dignitary was received by the CNS.A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour to Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force. Later, the dignitary laid floral wreath at Shuhada Monument to pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Navy. He was then introduced to the Principal Staff Officers at NHQ.During the meeting with Chief of the Naval Staff, matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and avenues for bilateral naval cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhanc...

Islamabad: 23 December 2025(Kamran Raja): H.E. Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House today. The Prime Minister was assisted by SAPM Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. During the meeting, the Prime Minister extended a warm welcome to Amb. Al Zaabi and congratulated him on his recent appointment. The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan's deep appreciation for the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE, highlighting the strong bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and close cooperation that have defined Pakistan-UAE bilateral ties for the past many decades.While conveying his warm regards and best wishes...

Karachi, December 19, 2025(Ghufran): The U.S. Mission in Pakistan, in partnership with Vanderbilt University (Tennessee, USA), marked the successful completion of the STEMpowered project, a $294,000 initiative designed to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Pakistan by sharing U.S. teaching excellence and leadership expertise.Implemented in collaboration with Sukkur IBA (SIBA) University and Beyond the Classroom Education, the project featured a week-long academic immersion at Vanderbilt University for SIBA faculty. The program focused on innovative STEM teaching methodologies, research practices, artificial intelligence in education, and the development of practical, classroom-ready solutions to local educational challenges.To culminate...

December 19, 2025(Nosheen): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Kenya’s ‘Jamhuri Day’. The proceedings, which began with the national anthems of Pakistan, Kenya and East African Community (EAC), were moderated by Dr. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. Speakers included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Lt. Gen (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of Kenya to Pakistan; Mr. Ibrar Hussain Khan, High Commissioner of Kenya to Pakistan; and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BOG ISSI. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Mr. Mushahid Hussain Sa...

Islamabad, Friday, 19 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Ms. Sattoriyon Matlubakhon Amonzoda, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House today. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Mr. Attaullah Tarar, Minister for National Heritage and Culture Mr. Aurangzeb Khichi, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi were also present during the meeting. The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the visiting Minister and her delegation, highlighting the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilizational bonds between Pakistan and Tajikistan. He underscored that the shared heritage of the two brotherly countries provides a strong foundat...

Islamabad, 17 December 2025(Nosheen): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a high-level delegation from Uzbekistan led by Mr. Eldor Sobirjonovich Tulyakov, Executive Director of the Development Strategy Center (DSC). Mr. Rovshan Alimov, Deputy Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, also attended the meeting. In his welcome remarks, Director General ISSI, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, highlighted Pakistan’s Vision Central Asia, anchored in a comprehensive five-pronged framework encompassing political and diplomatic engagement; trade and investment; energy and connectivity; security and defence; and people-to-people exchanges. He emphasized that Uzbekistan’s reform-driven openness and connectivity aspirations closely align with Pakistan’s vision for regional integration. ...