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Pakistan Calls for Inclusive Maritime Security; Proposes Global Cooperation Framework At UNSC
12Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Calls for Inclusive Maritime Security; Proposes Global Cooperation Framework At UNSC

United Nations, August 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has urged the international community to safeguard the oceans as zones of peace, prosperity, and inclusive development, proposing a comprehensive global cooperation framework to address emerging maritime security challenges. Speaking at the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on “Maritime Security: Prevention, Innovation, and International Cooperation to Address Emerging Challenges”, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, underscored the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the cornerstone of ocean governance, but warned against troubling trends, including unchecked naval build-ups, militarization of strategic waters, and exclusionary maritime arrangements.“This mindset u...
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First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025
10Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Islamabad, July 10, 2025(Memoona): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the media at the launch of the Monthly Development Update for July 2025, said that the fiscal year 2024–25 concluded with encouraging macroeconomic indicators.The Minister noted first time ever Rs. 1,046 billion (96%) of the PSDP for FY2024–25 had been utilized, reflecting strong implementation. This utilization is driving inclusive growth through targeted investments in exports, innovation, and human development. The PSDP, which was limited to Rs. 754 billion last year, is now back on the path of growth, said Ahsan IqbalHe noted that GDP growth is on an upward trajectory, inflation has eased, and both fiscal and external sector stability have been ...
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Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani addresses Iqra University’s 25th Degree Awarding Ceremony
19Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani addresses Iqra University’s 25th Degree Awarding Ceremony

19 January 2025, Islamabad( Kamran Raja): At the 25th Degree Awarding Ceremony of Iqra University Islamabad, Chairman Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, as chief guest delivered a powerful message to the graduating classes of 2023 and 2024, emphasising them to embrace the changing world with knowledge, innovation, and a commitment to national progress.The ceremony, held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, celebrated the hard work and dedication of over 500 graduates, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey. Gilani highlighted the importance of education in shaping Pakistan’s future and called on universities to play a pivotal role in equipping students for the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape.“The world around us is changing fast. Technological...
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Concluding Plenary Minister Ahsan Iqbal addresses Concluding Session of ISSI’s “Islamabad Conclave.”
5Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Concluding Plenary Minister Ahsan Iqbal addresses Concluding Session of ISSI’s “Islamabad Conclave.”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)’s 2-day Islamabad Conclave, concluded with the wide-ranging address of Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives. During the session, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood presented the Key Takeaways from the 5 Working Sessions.In his address, Chief Guest Minister Ahsan Iqbal underscored the significance of the theme of Islamabad Conclave, “Pakistan and the Evolving Global Order.” He remarked that this theme resonates deeply with Pakistan's strategic aspirations, particularly as the world transitions from a unipolar to a multipolar order, driven by the rise of the Global South. He emphasized that the existing global system, established post-World War II, has become increasingly irrelevant, particularly ...
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Dr Musadik Malik visits YanChang Petroleum to Strengthen Strategic Energy Partnerships
21Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Dr Musadik Malik visits YanChang Petroleum to Strengthen Strategic Energy Partnerships

Xian, China 21 September 2024 : In a significant move towards fostering international cooperation in the energy sector, Dr Musadik Malik, the Federal minister of Petroleum, visited the YanChang Petroleum, a leading Chinese energy company, on the sidelines of 8th Silk Route Expo. The visit underscores both nations' commitment to enhancing strategic partnerships in the fields of energy exploration, innovation, and sustainable development.During the visit, Dr Musadik Malik was received by YanChang Petroleum's senior leadership team, led by Deputy Chief manager, who provided an in-depth overview of the company’s ongoing projects and future growth strategies. The discussion focused on several key areas, including oil and gas exploration, refinery cooperation, integrated coal industrial comp...
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