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ECO Secretary General Gives Public Address on “ECO, Regionalism and the New Geopolitical Dynamics” at ISSI
21Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ECO Secretary General Gives Public Address on “ECO, Regionalism and the New Geopolitical Dynamics” at ISSI

Islamabad, August 21, 2025(Ghufran): The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Public Address on “ECO, Regionalism and the New Geopolitical Dynamics.” Ambassador Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), was the Guest Speaker at the event, which brought together academics, think-tank experts, and practitioners. Welcoming the Guest Speaker, Director General ISSI, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, observed that the global environment is marked by turbulence and transformation, with major-power competition intensifying and multilateralism under stress. In contrast, regionalism remains resilient, except in regions like South Asia. He emphasized that if ECO succeeds as a model of regional co...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit Saudi Arabia for OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting
18Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit Saudi Arabia for OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting

Islamabad, 18 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on August 25, 2025, to participate in the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers. The meeting, to be held in Jeddah, will deliberate on the grave situation in Palestine in the backdrop of ongoing atrocities and genocide against the Palestinian people. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with participating leaders and counterparts on the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen cooperation among OIC member states. Pakistan remains committed to supportin...
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United States and Pakistan Reaffirm Counterterrorism Partnership in Islamabad Dialogue
13Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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United States and Pakistan Reaffirm Counterterrorism Partnership in Islamabad Dialogue

Islamabad, August 12, 2025(Kamran Raja): The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan convened the latest round of the U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on August 12, 2025, reaffirming their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The dialogue was co-chaired by Special Secretary for the United Nations Nabeel Munir of Pakistan and Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory D. LoGerfo of the U.S. Department of State.Both delegations underscored the urgency of developing effective strategies to address terrorist threats, including those posed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The United States commended Pakistan’s continued successes in containing...
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8Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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18th Humanitarian Aid Consignment Dispatched to Gaza by Pakistan

Islamabad – August 8, 2025(Ghufran): In a continued demonstration of Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, the Government of Pakistan today dispatched the 18th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza. The send-off ceremony, held at Islamabad International Airport, was officiated by the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Atta Ullah Tarar. Acting on the special directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, organized the timely dispatch of the relief consignment. The shipment includes essential humanitarian supplies such as dry ration packs, Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs), and life-saving medicines aimed at addressing the critical needs of the affected population...
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Planning Minister Chairs Meeting at NDRMF, Emphasizes Strategic Alignment and Innovation
16Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Planning Minister Chairs Meeting at NDRMF, Emphasizes Strategic Alignment and Innovation

July 16, 2025, Islamabad(Ghufran): The Planning Minister chaired a meeting at the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), attended by key officials including Secretary Planning Awais Sumra, Vice Chancellor of PIDE Dr. Nadeem Javaid, Chief Economist Dr. Raja Imtiaz, and other officials from the Planning Ministry.During the meeting, the Executive Director of NDRMF briefed on the four strategic areas of focus for the organization: disaster risk reduction; climate and disaster risk financing; disaster preparedness and recovery institutionalization; knowledge creation, sharing and risk informed decision making.The Minister emphasized the importance of clarity on the purpose and rationale behind NDRMF, asking stakeholders to be clear about the vision it was meant to materialize. ...
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Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad, ICCI to Hold Business Forum for Single Country Exhibition on April 15th
7Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad, ICCI to Hold Business Forum for Single Country Exhibition on April 15th

ISLAMABAD, 07th April, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have agreed to hold a Business Forum at the ICCI on April 15th, 2025, to mobilize traders and investors for the Single Country Exhibition, being organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from May 15th to May 17th, 2025.The decision to this effect was taken during a meeting between H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), and H.E. Nasir M. Qureshi, President of ICCI, at the Islamabad Chamber on Monday.Both sides discussed various matters of mutual interest, including trade relations between the FDR Ethiopia and Pakistan, ...
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Director Luo Zhaohui meets with Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chief Whip Senate of the Pakistani Senate
28Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Director Luo Zhaohui meets with Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chief Whip Senate of the Pakistani Senate

China, 27 March 2025(kamran Raja): Director Luo Zhaohui of the China International Development Cooperation Agency met with Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chief Whip Senate of the Pakistani Senate. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on China-Pakistan development aid cooperation and the joint construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Director Li Ming of the International Cooperation Department and Deputy Director Cui Jingwen of the Regional Department I attended the meeting.
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چیئرمین سینیٹ سید یوسف رضا گیلانی سے امریکی ناظم الامور نٹالی اے بیکر کی ملاقات
24Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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چیئرمین سینیٹ سید یوسف رضا گیلانی سے امریکی ناظم الامور نٹالی اے بیکر کی ملاقات

اسلام آباد24 مارچ 2025(کامران راجہ): چیئرمین سینیٹ سید یوسف رضا گیلانی سے امریکی ناظم الامور نٹالی اے بیکر کی ملاقات چیئرمین سینیٹ نے امریکی ناظم الامور کو رہائشگاہ آمد پر خوش آمدید کہا۔پاکستان اور امریکہ کے درمیان دوطرفہ تعلقات پر تبادلہ خیال۔ امریکہ پاکستان کا دیرینہ شراکت دار ہے 2008 میں امریکی صدر جارج بش اور 2012 میں صدر اوباما سے بطوروزیراعظم پاکستان ملاقاتیں کیں– خطے میں امن و استحکام کے لیے پاک-امریکہ تعاون وقت کی ضرورت ہے۔ امریکہ پاکستان کی سب سے بڑی برآمدی منڈی ہے منگلا، تربیلا اور گومل زام ڈیم امریکہ کے ساتھ دیرینہ تعلقات کی علامت ہیں۔ دونوں ممالک کو تجارتی تعلقات مزید مضبوط بنانے چاہئیں۔ موسمیاتی تبدیلی، توانائی اور زراعت میں تعاون بڑھانے کی ضرورت ہے انسداد دہشت گردی میں پاکستان کی قربانیاں دنیا کے سامنے ہیں۔ افغانستان میں امن و استحکام کے لیے پاکستان کا کردار اہم ہے ملاقات ...
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Capacity Building Workshop on Media Freedoms and Journalists Safety
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Capacity Building Workshop on Media Freedoms and Journalists Safety

February 25, 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR), in collaboration with Media Matters for Democracy (MMFD), and supported by European Union, organized a Capacity Building Workshop on Media Freedoms and Journalists Safety today at Best Western, Islamabad.  The training session was attended by individuals from Ministry of Human Rights, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, NCHR, NCSW, media professionals, Police and prosecution, and member of the civil society organizations.The main objective of the training session was to strengthen the capacity of journalists, civil society members, and Bar representatives by deepening their understanding of both international and constitutional frameworks related to freedom of expression. Additionally,...
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