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Professionalism of Pakistani Peacekeepers Acknowledged by Indian Force Commander

19Sep

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Professionalism of Pakistani Peacekeepers Acknowledged by Indian Force Commander

In the line with mandate assigned by UNSC, Pakistani peacekeepers are performing their duties for maintenance of peace and security in South Sudan. Pakistani blue helmets have undertaken daunting engineers' tasks in complex and challenging operational environment to ensure Protection of Civilians which has always remained top priority for Pakistani Peacekeepers. Pakistani contingent worked day & night and protected over 250,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in worst flood effected areas.The professionalism of Pakistan Peacekeeping Contingent has been acknowledged by Force Commander United Mission in South Sudan, Lieutenant General S Mohan from India. The acknowledgement has been made in form of a letter to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HI (M...

Pakistan Calls for Immediate Action on Palestinian Self-Determination and Implementation of ICJ Advisory Opinion

18Sep

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Pakistan Calls for Immediate Action on Palestinian Self-Determination and Implementation of ICJ Advisory Opinion

New York : Pakistan has called on UN member states to promote Palestinian self-determination and refuse to recognize any changes to the status of occupied territories. It urged the international community, especially the Security Council, to take concrete steps to halt Israel’s ongoing military campaign and support the Palestinian cause.Pakistan further emphasized the urgency of implementing the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) Advisory Opinion delivered on July 19, 2024, which, among other things, highlighted the illegal nature of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and its practices that violate international law.In a statement at the 10th Resumed Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly (ESS) on the Situation in...

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh Chairs Conference of Consul Generals of Pakistan, Focuses on Community Engagement and Trade Enhancement with the United States

16Sep

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Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh Chairs Conference of Consul Generals of Pakistan, Focuses on Community Engagement and Trade Enhancement with the United States

Ambassador Urges Consul Generals and Trade Officers to Explore Trade Potential at the State Level. Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh chaired a day long Conference of Consul Generals at the Embassy. The Conference was held to deliberate on key issues related to community engagement, improved service delivery, consular services, and the way forward in enhancing economic ties with the United States.The marathon session, which lasted for over six hours, was attended by Pakistan’s Consul Generals in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and New York. Trade and commercial officers from the respective Consulates were also present.The Consul Generals apprised the Ambassador of the services being provided to the Pakistani community in their jurisdictions including visas, passports, and other consula...

Commerce Minister’s Address at Pakistan Investment Conference in Beijing

14Sep

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Commerce Minister’s Address at Pakistan Investment Conference in Beijing

Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan delivered a virtual keynote address at the Pakistan Investment Conference held during the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), China’s second-largest exhibition.Organized by Pakistan's Embassy in Beijing in collaboration with China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the Beijing Municipal Government, the event aimed to bolster B2B exchanges and foster investment opportunities in Pakistan.In his address, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan emphasized the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, often referred to as “iron brothers.” He highlighted the importance of aligning the two countries’ economic cooperation with their strong political and strategic ties. “While our economic partnership has grown significantly, p...

The Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) and UNICEF have signed an MoU to accelerate progress on justice for children in Pakistan

12Sep

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The Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) and UNICEF have signed an MoU to accelerate progress on justice for children in Pakistan

The Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) and UNICEF have signed an MoU to accelerate progress on justice for children in Pakistan. Director General FJA, Hayat Ali Shah and UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil signed the agreement which aims to ensure that children, as victims, witnesses, or alleged offenders, receive fair treatment, legal protection and appropriate representation. The collaboration will strengthen the justice capacity to address children’s needs by promoting child-friendly courts, legal services and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, so that delivery of children’s rights to live free from violence, exploitation and detention is ensured. Sub Editor: Nosheen

Pakistani Fruit, Juice Exports to China Surge this year

7Sep

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Pakistani Fruit, Juice Exports to China Surge this year

The most recent information from General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) shows that during the January-July time of 2024, Pakistan's frozen squeezed orange products to China arrived at extraordinary levels, exhibiting the developing interest for Pakistani produce in the Chinese market.Business Guide at the Pakistan Consulate in China, Ghulam Qadir told China Monetary Net that the flood in products can be credited to the China-Pakistan International alliances between the two nations, as well as the purposeful endeavors by the Pakistani government and exporters to broaden and grow their worldwide business sectors. He added that China's developing hunger for top caliber, nutritious products of the soil has given a rewarding an open door to Pakistani makers to gain by this market...

Ethnoaul Opened Its Doors as Part of the 5th World Nomad Games

7Sep

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Ethnoaul Opened Its Doors as Part of the 5th World Nomad Games

From September 7 to 13, the 5th World Nomad Games are being held in the ethnoaul "Universe of Nomads" offering an opportunity to immerse in the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people. Entry to all cultural events of the ethnoaul is FREE for residents of the capital, guests, and participants of the Games. Tickets are required only for sports competitions.The opening of the ethnoaul began with the vibrant grand procession "Shattyk Kerueni" The most sacred place in the ethnoaul is the Tayqazan, filled with water from holy springs from 20 regions of the country.The main stage of "Oner Ordasy" has become the heart of the cultural festival, where top musical groups from three regions of Kazakhstan perform daily. Today, performers from Aktobe, Zhetysu, and Karaganda regions showcased thei...

US stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in combating terrorism

5Sep

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US stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in combating terrorism

Amid growing acts of terrorism in Pakistan, the US has reaffirmed it's obligation to stand "side by side" with the South Asian nation in battling the threat.The US and Pakistan have a normal interest in battling dangers to provincial security, and we will keep on remaining close to one another with Pakistan in its battle against mental battling, " State Office Representative Mathew Plant overseer told his customary news preparation on TuesdayHe was answering an inquiry from the journalist of a confidential Pakistani Television station about last week's series of destructive assaults in Balochistan in which in excess of 70 individuals were killed, remembering 23 for Musakhail where furnished men offloaded travelers from transports and trucks and shot at them subsequent to really tak...

4Sep

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Pakistani experts learn Chinese kiwifruit technology in Sichuan

Agricultural experts from Pakistan, Egypt, Nepal, and Mongolia are gaining progressed Chinese kiwifruit development strategies at the continuous Global Preparation Studio on Kiwi Modern Innovation in Cangxi, Sichuan territory.Cangxi, settled at the northern edge of the Sichuan Bowl and the southern foot of the Daba Mountains, is famous as the origin of the red kiwifruit. In contrast to the ordinarily known green, villous kiwifruits, Cangxi's red kiwifruits are recognized by their smooth, bald skin and energetic outspread red stripes at the center. They are praised for their delicate, delicious, sweet, and invigorating flavor.Toward the finish of 2023, Cangxi's kiwifruit industry had extended to a 395,000-mu (roughly 26,333-hectare) establishing region, covering 31 towns and towns. ...

عالمی ادارہ صحت کے ڈائریکٹر جنرل ٹیڈروس گیبریئس نے کہا ہے “غزہ کی پٹی میں بچوں کو دی جانے والی بہترین ویکسین خطے میں امن لانا ہے

1Sep

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عالمی ادارہ صحت کے ڈائریکٹر جنرل ٹیڈروس گیبریئس نے کہا ہے “غزہ کی پٹی میں بچوں کو دی جانے والی بہترین ویکسین خطے میں امن لانا ہے

غزہ کے بچوں کے لیے بہترین ویکسین ’امن‘ کا قیام ہوگا, عالمی ادارہ صحت- عالمی ادارہ صحت کے ڈائریکٹر جنرل ٹیڈروس گیبریئس نے کہا ہے "غزہ کی پٹی میں بچوں کو دی جانے والی بہترین ویکسین خطے میں امن لانا ہے"۔ یہ اتوار کو ’ایکس‘ پلیٹ فارم پر ایک بیان میں گیبریئس نےایک پوسٹ میں کہا کہ غزہ میں پولیو کے خلاف ویکسینیشن مہم کا آغاز خوش آئند ہے مگر غزہ کےبچوں کے لیے اصل تحفہ امن کا حصول ہوگا۔ انہوں نے واضح کیا کہ غزہ کی پٹی میں بچوں کو پولیو کے خلاف ویکسینیشن مہم اتوار کو شروع ہوئی۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ "فلسطینی وزارت صحت، یونیسیف، اور’انروا‘ کے تعاون سے غزہ کی پٹی میں دس سال سے کم عمر کے 640,000 سے زائد بچوں کو پولیو کے قطرے پلانے کی مہم شروع کی گئی ہے"۔ عالمی ادارہ صحت نے اعلان کیا تھا کہ دیرالبلح شہر میں جاری ویکسینیشن مہم 4 ستمبر تک جاری رہے گی۔ کل اتوار کی صبح اقوام متحدہ کی ریلیف اینڈ ورکس ایجنسی ب...