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U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan calls on Prime Minister

26Jan

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U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan calls on Prime Minister

U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan calls on Prime MinisterU.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Donald Blome called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today. The Prime Minister thanked the United States for its continued support for Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, including at the recently held International Conference on Resilient Pakistan in Geneva.The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan attached importance to its longstanding ties with the United States. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to deepen economic and trade engagement with the United States. Noting the recent momentum in high-level bilateral exchanges, the Prime Minister stressed that structured and broad-based Pakistan-U.S. engagement was critical to advancing both countries’ shared goal...

Mr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

25Jan

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Mr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

Mr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarMr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division today.Senior Macroeconomist for the Deptt of Treasury for Pakistan Ms. Eva Ghirmai, Financial attache’ Ms. Larita Bolden, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Finance and senior officers from Finance Division attended the meeting.Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed Mr. Robert Kaproth and briefed on the economic outlook of the country. ...

PM greets President Xi, Chinese people on new year

22Jan

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PM greets President Xi, Chinese people on new year

PM greets President Xi, Chinese people on new yearPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday felicitated President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people on the arrival of the Chinese New Year. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister extended his congratulations to the Chinese leadership and the people of China at the start of the new year on January 22. “May the Year of the Rabbit be filled with love, peace & prosperity for our Chinese friends,” he further expressed his good wishes. The Chinese New Year 2023, heralded as ‘the year of Rabbit’ falls on Sunday, January 22 and celebrations will culminate into a Lantern festival on February 5th.Editor: Raja Kamran

A delegation of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

13Jan

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A delegation of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

A delegation of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz SharifA delegation of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Abu Dhabi today. The delegation was headed by H.E. Abdullah Mohamed Al Mazrouei , Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. While talking to the delegation the Prime Minister said that he was happy to meet one of the important Chambers of Commerce of the UAE.Abu Dhabi Chamber had played an important role in the economic development of the UAE, he said. The Prime Minister noted with pleasure that the Chamber also had Pakistani members. The Prime Minister further said that it was matter of pride for us that one of the Pakistani businessmen had been a Board member of this esteemed Chamber which...

Joint Statement between the United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

13Jan

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Joint Statement between the United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Joint Statement between the United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of PakistanH.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, conducted an official visit to the United Arab Emirates at the invitation of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 12-13 January. This was the Prime Minister’s third visit after assuming office. H.E. Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, wherein the Prime Minister was presented with a guard of honor at the Presidential Palace. In the most warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders held detailed discussions on concrete measures to strengthen the bilateral relationship while also exchanging views on regional political and security matters. T...

Nick Hockley withdrew from the series against the Afghan team due to the decisions of the Taliban

13Jan

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Nick Hockley withdrew from the series against the Afghan team due to the decisions of the Taliban

Nick Hockley withdrew from the series against the Afghan team due to the decisions of the TalibanCricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley has said the Taliban's decisions in November and December signaled a difference in women's basic human rights. Nick Hockley, while giving a statement on the issue of withdrawing from the cricket series against Afghanistan, has said that due to the difference in basic human rights, we had to decide to withdraw. He said that we did not take the decision to withdraw from the ODI series against Afghanistan lightly, we consulted the government in detail. The chief executive of Cricket Australia says that this is a very challenging and sad situation.Nick Hockley said that we were hopeful of playing the series and were in touch with the Afghan C...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai

12Jan

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of DubaiPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai today.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the Prime Minister to Dubai and expressed his best wishes for progress and development of Pakistan under his leadership. The Prime Minister thanked His Highness for warmly welcoming him and his delegation. He underscored the importance of Pakistan-UAE relationship and expressed that Pakistan views UAE as a trusted political and economic partner. He also emphasized the exploring of ...

Farewell meeting of British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

12Jan

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Farewell meeting of British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Farewell meeting of British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto ZardariFarewell meeting of British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. In the meeting, they discussed increasing bilateral cooperation in various fields including Pak-UK relations.The Foreign Minister expressed his gratitude for the announcement of an additional £9 million in aid from the UK to help flood victims. During the meeting, the Foreign Minister appreciated the actions taken by the British High Commissioner regarding climate change awareness in Pakistan.Foreign Minister's best wishes to British High Commissioner Christian Turner.Editor: Raja Kamran

A delegation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) met with IG Punjab Aamir Zulfiqar Khan at CPO

12Jan

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A delegation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) met with IG Punjab Aamir Zulfiqar Khan at CPO

A delegation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) met with IG Punjab Aamir Zulfiqar Khan at CPOThe 8-member delegation headed by Mr. Jeremy Milsom also included officials from the Royal Embassy of Norway. During the meeting, the UNODC delegation informed about the training of the staff of Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center in Gujranwala. Ending the incidents of violence, harassment and rape against women and children is one of the top priorities of the Punjab Police. Instruction of IG Punjab to start work for establishment of Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center in Lahore and Rawalpindi. The cooperation of UNODC and Norwegian Embassy in establishing the Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center is appreciated.Specially trained women and personnel have been ...

Prime Minister’s Meeting with the President of United Arab Emirates

12Jan

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Prime Minister’s Meeting with the President of United Arab Emirates

Prime Minister’s Meeting with the President of United Arab EmiratesThe President of the UAE agreed to roll over the existing loan of US$ 2 billion and provide US$ 1 billion additional loan. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi today.His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed Prime Minister Sharif to Abu Dhabi and wished progress and prosperity for Pakistan. He praised the historical relations between the two nations and the valuable contributions made by the Pakistani community in the UAE. The Prime Minister thanked the UAE President for inviting him to the brotherly country. The two leaders discussed the fraternal relations existing between Pakistan and the UAE; and expl...