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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inaugurated Pakistan Pavillion in Texworld Evolution Paris
1Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inaugurated Pakistan Pavillion in Texworld Evolution Paris

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inaugurated Pakistan Pavillion in Texworld Evolution Paris, France which will continue till 3 July.Pakistan Pavillion is showcasing attractive textile products of 12 exhibitors from Pakistan enthusiastic to work with international customers.Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Embassy’s Trade & Investment Section aim to project country's prowess in textile world & open new vistas of growth and development by facilitating B2B contacts with potential clientèle. Editor: Kamran Raja
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Indonesian Embassy and COMSTECH Host the International Seminar on Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products
25Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Indonesian Embassy and COMSTECH Host the International Seminar on Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad in collaboration with COMSTECH jointly organize the international seminar on “Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products” at COMSTECH Auditorium, Islamabad.The international seminar aimes to raise more awareness of the sustainability of the palm oil from Indonesia to the Pakistani public and maintain the awareness that the palm oil and its derivative products are not harmful to the health even beneficial for the well-being. By this seminar, more potentials are expected to explore the untapped potential of palm oil derivatives beyond culinary application.In his remarks, COMSTECH Adviser Prof. Dr. Syed Khurshid Hasnain mentioned that COMSTECH have strong commitment to support the natural products coming from t...
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Real World Records to release ‘lost album’ by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
20Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Real World Records to release ‘lost album’ by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

The launch of the album is being supported in part by the British Council.A new album of unheard recordings by the Pakistan musical icon Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan will be released on 20 September 2024, 34 years after they were recorded. The ‘lost album’ — named Chain of Light  was discovered in the tape archives of Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records, the label that signed Khan in 1989 and released a series of universally acclaimed albums with him throughout the 1990s. The launch of the album is being supported in part by the British Council.Joined by his eight-strong party of singers and musicians, Chain of Light presents four traditional qawwalis (Sufi Islamic devotional songs)  including one which has never been heard before and captures Khan at the height of his vocal capabilities i...
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The First Unit of Suki Kinari Hydropower Station Successfully Start-up Wet Testing
16Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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The First Unit of Suki Kinari Hydropower Station Successfully Start-up Wet Testing

The first unit (Unit 4) of Pakistan Suki Kinari Hydropower Station, the largest hydropower power station invested and constructed by China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd, was successfully start-up and formally entering the wet testing phase. Personnel from China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd, SK Hydro Co Ltd and participating construction units jointly witnessed this exciting moment on site. Representatives of resident military and the owner's engineers also attended the startup ceremony. The Unit 4 of SK Hydropower Station successfully passed a series of tests after starting-up, with smoothly running state, and meets the design requirements.Subsequently, Unit 4 will conduct dozens of tests such as temperature stability test and overspeed test to e...
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Tamgha-i-Pakistan Award Conferring Ceremony
15Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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ASEAN Movie Night at the Indonesian Embassy
14Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Chairman PTA Meets with Head of APAC, GSMA
13Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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
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Vice CEO Huawei Pakistan ,Ray Yu called on the Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui
12Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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 ...
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