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Tamgha-i-Pakistan Award Conferring Ceremony

15Jun

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Tamgha-i-Pakistan Award Conferring Ceremony

Investiture Ceremony Held in Remembrance of Deceased Sichuan Normal University Teachers In a solemn investiture ceremony held today, three Chinese teachers of Sichuan Normal University were posthumously awarded the Tamgha-i-Pakistan by the Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Khalil Hashmi, on behalf of the President of Pakistan. The awards were received by the honorees' families in remembrance of their ultimate sacrifice in strengthening the Pakistan-China friendship. The participants included victims of the deceased and Ms. Cai Guangjie, Deputy Director of the Education Department of Sichuan Province, Ms. Zhang Junli, Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese International Education Foundation, Mr. Wang Yong, Director of Development, Planning Department of CLEC, Dr. Guo Yong, Secretary of th...

ASEAN Movie Night at the Indonesian Embassy

14Jun

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ASEAN Movie Night at the Indonesian Embassy

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI) organized an ASEAN Movie Night event featuring the award-winning Indonesian film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap (Missing Home.red), directed by the Indonesian Producer Bene Dion Rajagukguk. The event was a delightful fusion of cinema and cuisine, celebrating the rich cultural ties and immense similarities between Indonesia and Pakistan. On this occasion, the Indonesia Chargé d’ Affaires (CDA) Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta in his welcoming remarks apprised the distinguished guests from diplomatic and Pakistani community that the ASEAN Movie Night reflects the spirit of continuously bolstering friendship among ASEAN family members. “Moreover, I also wish to transfer the spirit of friendship among us to our bro...

Chairman PTA Meets with Head of APAC, GSMA

13Jun

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Chairman PTA Meets with Head of APAC, GSMA

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, met with Mr. Julian Gorman, Head of APAC GSMA, at the PTA HQs.This meeting is part of PTA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with GSMA and to discuss key initiatives shaping the future of Pakistan's telecommunications sector.During the meeting, both sides engaged in substantive discussions about PTA’s current and future initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements in the telecommunications industry. Sub Editor: Ghufran

Vice CEO Huawei Pakistan ,Ray Yu called on the Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui

12Jun

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Vice CEO Huawei Pakistan ,Ray Yu called on the Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui

Vice CEO Huawei Pakistan ,Ray Yu called on the Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui today in Islamabad .In the meeting, matters concerning the progress on agreements made during the Prime Minister's visit to China came under discussion.Dr Khalid Maqbool siddiqui stated that youth of Pakistan can play a pivotal role in the development of the IT sector. Every year, 25000 IT graduates churn out from the universities in Pakistan . However, Only 5000 IT graduates get jobs. We have to equip the youth with training in modern technology to plug this gap, the Minister added. The Minister also stressed that There are immense opportunities for cooperation between Pakistan and China in the private sector that need to be harnessed in order to further enhance the ...

The Pakistan National Football Team is set to play final match of FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 against Tajikistan

8Jun

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The Pakistan National Football Team is set to play final match of FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 against Tajikistan

Pakistan National Football team faces travel disruption. The Pakistan National Football Team is set to play its final away match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 against Tajikistan on June 11 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. However, the team’s travel schedule has faced significant disruptions due to unforeseen circumstances.A private airline flight, initially scheduled to transport the team, was canceled following a bird strike incident, causing two delays before the eventual cancellation. As a result, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has reached out to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for a chartered flight. Despite ongoing communications, the PFF has yet to receive a positive response from PIA authorities.Currently, 8 out of the 35-member squad have arrived in Tajikist...

MESSAGE OF CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ADMIRAL NAVEED ASHRAF ON WORLD OCEANS DAY 2024

7Jun

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MESSAGE OF CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ADMIRAL NAVEED ASHRAF ON WORLD OCEANS DAY 2024

World Oceans Day (WOD) is celebrated on 8th of June each year; however, this year the Day was observed on 7th June 2024. The aim WOD is to raise awareness among populace to protect the oceans and their resources as they provide more than 50% of the oxygen produced on this planet and absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, moderating the impact of global warming. The Day provides us an opportunity to focus on the challenges our oceans face in maintaining an ecological balance in the environment.The theme selected by UNESCO for WOD 2024 is, 'Awaken New Depths'. This resonates deeply with our mission to protect and restore our oceans with renewed understanding, commitment, collaboration and vigour. Our oceans are facing unprecedented threats from human activities such as ov...

Prime Minister Pakistan thanked President Xi Jinping for the warm and gracious welcome accorded to him and his delegation in China

7Jun

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Prime Minister Pakistan thanked President Xi Jinping for the warm and gracious welcome accorded to him and his delegation in China

Prime Minister's Meeting with President Xi JinpingPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a long and in-depth discussion in a meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping at the historic Great Hall of the People in Beijing, today. The two leaders were accompanied by the Federal Ministers and senior officials. This was Prime Minister's first meeting with the President of China since assuming office in 2024. The meeting was marked by traditional warmth reflective of the ironclad friendship and close strategic ties between the two countries.Prime Minister thanked President Xi Jinping for the warm and gracious welcome accorded to him and his delegation in China. He recalled the historic visit of the President Xi Jinping to Pakistan in 2015 where the China Pakistan Economic Corrido...

18May

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Pakistanis in the Kyrgyz Republic

The Government of Pakistan has been in contact with the Kyrghyz Government to ensure the safety and security of its nationals at risk in view of the mob riots of last night in the Kyrghyz Republic.The Kyrghyz authorities have expressed regret at the incidents of violence against foreign nationals including Pakistanis in Bishkek last night. They have also pledged to hold an inquiry and punish the perpetrators.Embassy of Pakistan has opened emergency helplines and responding to queries of students and their families. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Ali Zaigham has been in close contact with senior Kyrgyz authorities. According to the Kyrgyz Health Ministry, four Pakistanis were provided first aid and discharged while one is under treatment for jaw injury.Today, the Charg...

May 9 is Victory Day in the Republic of Belarus.

9May

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May 9 is Victory Day in the Republic of Belarus.

A solemn event in honor of Victory Day was held in Victory Square in the hero-city of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, under the leadership of President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the Soviet Union victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (9 May Moscow Time). The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin. Less than eighty years ago the bloody tornado of the most terrible war in history was stopped by sacrificial deeds of Soviet people. This fact is forever secured in ruins of the Reichstag and the instrument of unconditional capitulation of...

UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting due to Iran missile attack on Israel

14Apr

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UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting due to Iran missile attack on Israel

The 15th United Nations Chief said the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday evening due to Iran's retaliatory measures and missile attack on Israel. On Saturday, a spokesman for Malta's interim presidency said the Security Council planned to hold a meeting at 4am.Iran had vowed to retaliate against the attack on Israel's office in Damascus on April 1, in which seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers, including two senior commanders, were killed, and said the attack was a punishment for Israel's crimes. Iran's mission to the United Nations said, "If the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran's reaction will be very harsh." But he also said that Iran "felt that the issue was over.United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Iran's ...