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Defence Minister Visits Naval Headquarters, Receives Briefing on Maritime Security and Pakistan Navy’s Preparedness

16Sep

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Defence Minister Visits Naval Headquarters, Receives Briefing on Maritime Security and Pakistan Navy’s Preparedness

Islamabad, 16 September 2025(News Desk): Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad, today and called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. During the meeting, discussions were held on the regional maritime security environment and the operational readiness of Pakistan Navy.The Naval Chief briefed the Defence Minister on prevailing maritime challenges and Pakistan Navy’s comprehensive preparedness to effectively respond to them. He also shared an overview of ongoing and future initiatives aimed at enhancing and modernizing PN capabilities.The Defence Minister expressed keen interest in the recent inductions of advanced platforms and cutting-edge equipment, terming them a vital addition to strengthening Pakistan’s maritime defenc...

Planning Minister Chairs Meeting on Flood Damage Assessment

16Sep

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Planning Minister Chairs Meeting on Flood Damage Assessment

Islamabad, September 16(Nosheen): A meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee was held in Islamabad today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, to review the damage assessment of the 2025 floods. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Chairman NDMA, Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change, and Chief Secretaries of the provincial governments. It was agreed that a final assessment of flood damages would only be possible once the water recedes. Professor Ahsan Iqbal said that a preliminary assessment would be completed within ten days in close coordination with the provincial governments. He urged the media to refrain from speculation regarding flood damages, assuring that accurate and...

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Calls for Reforms in Multilateral System; Urges Enforcement of UNSC Resolutions

16Sep

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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Calls for Reforms in Multilateral System; Urges Enforcement of UNSC Resolutions

ISLAMABAD, September 16(Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has stressed the urgent need for serious reforms in the multilateral system, emphasizing that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must evolve effective mechanisms to enforce its resolutions through concrete actions or interventions. In an interview with Al Jazeera, during his visit to Qatar for the preparatory foreign ministerial meeting ahead of the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored that the UNSC was created to maintain global peace and security, but its credibility was being undermined by the consistent non-implementation of its resolutions on Palestine, Gaza, and Jammu and Kashmir. “If this continues, then the multilateral system has already g...

United States Provides Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Flood-Affected Communities in Pakistan

15Sep

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United States Provides Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Flood-Affected Communities in Pakistan

Islamabad, September 14, 2025(Ghufran): The United States stands with the people of Pakistan, whose lives have been uprooted by widespread, catastrophic flooding.The U.S. Department of State is delivering food, shelter, and other forms of lifesaving disaster relief to impacted communities. In addition, the U.S. military delivered essential supplies to the Pakistan Army, which arrived at Nur Khan Air Base.U.S. Mission to Pakistan Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker was on site as the first C-17 and C-130 aircraft arrived and unloaded this equipment. She extended her deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, stating that the United States is profoundly saddened by the loss of life and destruction of homes and livelihoods.“In response to a request from the Government of Pakist...

Pakistan Railways Announces Inclusive Reforms to Ensure Safety and Dignity for Women and Persons with Special Abilities

15Sep

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Pakistan Railways Announces Inclusive Reforms to Ensure Safety and Dignity for Women and Persons with Special Abilities

Islamabad, September 15, 2025(Nosheen): An important meeting, chaired by Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, was held today at the Ministry of Railways, where historic decisions were taken to enhance passenger facilities and ensure safety. The meeting placed special emphasis on the welfare of women and persons with special abilities.The Minister announced that gender-responsive protocols will be implemented across railway stations and trains to create a safe, dignified, and peaceful travel environment for women passengers. In this regard:Awareness posters will be displayed inside railway stations and trains; Regular announcements and awareness messages will be broadcast at stations; Railway staff will be provided with gender sensitization and specialized training; ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Visit Bannu, Attend Martyrs’ Funeral and Review Counter-Terrorism Measures

13Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Visit Bannu, Attend Martyrs’ Funeral and Review Counter-Terrorism Measures

Bannu, 13 September 2025 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, visited Bannu today to review the security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations. During the visit, the Prime Minister attended a high-level meeting focused on counter-terrorism and participated in the funeral prayers of twelve brave martyrs of the South Waziristan operation, paying tribute to their ultimate sacrifice in defense of Pakistan. Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering resolve, the Prime Minister declared that the nation’s response to terrorism will continue with full force, without any ambiguity or compromise. He noted that terrorist leaders and facilitators responsible for attacks in Pakistan are operating from Afghan soil ...

Prime Minister Meets Minister of National Defence of Türkiye

9Sep

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Prime Minister Meets Minister of National Defence of Türkiye

Islamabad, 9 September 2025(Kamran Raja): The Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Yasar Güler, who is currently visiting Pakistan as Co-Chair of the Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Ministerial Commission, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House this evening.Welcoming the Turkish Defence Minister and members of his delegation, the Prime Minister underscored the historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, deeply rooted in shared history, culture, and mutual respect. He expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Türkiye in diverse fields, including trade, investment, technology, and defence.Recallin...

Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies

8Sep

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Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies

Islamabad, September 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level U.S. delegation comprising senior executives from United States Strategic Metals (USSM) and Mota-Engil Group, two renowned global companies in the mining and infrastructure sectors, met today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House.The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and senior members of the Federal Cabinet.The U.S. delegation is visiting Pakistan to explore opportunities for expanding mining operations, enhancing value addition in mineral resources, and developing supporting infrastructure. During the visit, the delegation held high-level meetings with the Prime Minister, the Chi...

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Addresses Curtain Raiser Ceremony for Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference

8Sep

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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Addresses Curtain Raiser Ceremony for Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference

Islamabad, September 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today addressed as Chief Guest the Curtain Raiser Ceremony for the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), scheduled to be held in November this year. In his remarks, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to multilateralism, parliamentary diplomacy, and the peaceful resolution of disputes in line with the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. Highlighting Pakistan’s recent election to the United Nations Security Council (2025–2026 term), the Deputy Prime Minister underscored the country’s leadership role in advancing climate justice and its strong advocacy for reforming the global financial archite...

Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning and University of Manchester Launch Defeat Cancer Campaign in Islamabad

4Sep

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Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning and University of Manchester Launch Defeat Cancer Campaign in Islamabad

Islamabad, September 5, 2025( Kamran Raja ): The Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), in collaboration with the University of Manchester (UK), has launched the Defeat Cancer Campaign at Kohinoor Hall, Marriott Hotel, Islamabad. The initiative builds on the Moving on After Breast Cancer (ABC) clinical trial (NIHR205561), funded by the UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), which provides culturally adapted psychosocial interventions for breast cancer survivors with depression in Pakistan.The campaign marks Pakistan’s first effort to directly link an NIHR-funded clinical trial with a national awareness initiative, bringing together policymakers, health experts, researchers, and survivors.Professor Mowadat Hussain Rana, host of the event, reflected o...