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The beverage industry is using traditional seductive tactics on the name of foreign investment
31May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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The beverage industry is using traditional seductive tactics on the name of foreign investment

Investment at the cost of letting people die. A much needed tax requested by civil society which could save lives in Pakistan. The 2024-25 budget formulation is at its full swing. The beverage industry is using traditional seductive tactics on the name of foreign investment and exports to Pakistani policy makers to escape taxes. The civil society of Pakistan and health professionals collectively rejects such tactics of the beverage industry and termed it plan for killing people by building a huge burden on the health sector and hence, economy of the country. Pakistan is a country with more than 1100 people dying daily due to diabetes and its complications, over 300 limbs amputated every day and a heart attack occurs every single minute. In a joint stamen issued, they requested FBR, IMF a...
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The Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the General Headquarters (GHQ).
31May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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The Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the General Headquarters (GHQ).

The Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the General Headquarters (GHQ). During their meeting, they engaged in in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and stability. The COAS emphasized Pakistan's long-standing fraternal ties with Azerbaijan and reiterated the country's unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive assistance and cooperation in the spheres of defense and security. Furthermore, the COAS praised the Azerbaijani Armed Forces for their exemplary professionalism and valor. The visiting dignitary expressed his sincere appreciation for Pakistan's steadfast support to Azerbaijan and acknowledged the country's pivotal role in maintaining regional stab...
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3rd International Conference 2024, Innovation & Disruption Business success
30May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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3rd International Conference 2024, Innovation & Disruption Business success

Federal Minister Maritime Affairs Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh attended 3rd International Conference 2024, Innovation & Disruption Business success through AI as Chief Guest at IBA School of Business Studies (SBS) at Karachi. National and International dignitaries attended the session and addressed the session which includes Dr. Nora Colton Director University College London, Dr. Geoferry Wood DAN Western University Canada, Dr. Adam Zaremba Associate Professor Montpellier Business School France, Dr. Tariq Rafi Chairman HEC Sindh and others. While addressing the audience the Federal Minister Maritime Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh said AI is the way forward to facilitate students in order to access high-quality educational resources, regardless of economic status or geographic area. Nonetheles...
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Pakistan Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Calls for National Support for the Cricket Team
30May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Calls for National Support for the Cricket Team

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Calls for National Support for the Cricket Team London, May 30, 2024: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the need for national support for the cricket team, saying, "The national cricket team needs the nation's support at this time. The players are confident and will definitely perform well and bring the World Cup home from America." Addressing a reception hosted by Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, at the Pakistan House in London, Interior Minister expressed his confidence in the team, saying, "Every Pakistani should support the team regardless of win or loss. With this approach, the players will definitely win the World Cup." He encouraged the nation to have faith in the players, saying, "They will perfo...
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ایس ڈی پی آئی کے زیر اہتمام “سی پیک کے دوسرے مرحلہ کیلئے اصلاحات کا ایجنڈا: مواقع اور آگے بڑھنے کا راستہ” کے موضوع پر سیمینار
29May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ایس ڈی پی آئی کے زیر اہتمام “سی پیک کے دوسرے مرحلہ کیلئے اصلاحات کا ایجنڈا: مواقع اور آگے بڑھنے کا راستہ” کے موضوع پر سیمینار

 مصطفیٰ حیدر، ایگزیکٹو ڈائریکٹر پاک چائنا انسٹی ٹیوٹ کا خطاب کے دوران کہنا تھا۔  کہ پاکستان کو سی پی ای سی کے تحت سفر کا جائزہ لینے کی ضرورت ہے۔  بہت سے ممالک بی آر آیٓ  کا حصہ بننا چاہتے ہیں۔ پاکستان کو بی آر آیٓ میں سی پیک کے تحت اپنی مسابقت پر غور کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔ پاکستان میں قابل تجدید توانائی میں کوئی بڑی سرمایہ کاری نہیں ہوئی۔ ہمیں چینیوں کے لیے فول پروف سیکیورٹی کا عملی جامہ پہنانا ہے۔  ہمیں آگے بڑھنے کے لیے ایک واضح فریم ورک اورمشترکہ ورکنگ گروپ تیار کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔ ڈاکٹر عابد قیوم سلہری ایگزیکٹو ڈائریکٹر ایس ڈی پی آئی کا خطاب کے دوران کہنا تھا کہ  ہمیں مواقع کے ساتھ چیلنجوں پر بھی غور کرنے کی ضرورت ہے آگے کا راستہ دونوں قوموں کی بھلائی کے لیے اس چیلنج کا انتظار کرنا ہے۔ تجارت کے لیے نظر ثانی شدہ نظام ایک اور چیلنج ہے جبکہ کاربن بارڈر ایڈجسٹمنٹ میکانزم اس سے گزرتا ہے. یو...
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Pakistan Football team will play against Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round 2 match at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad on June 6.
28May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Football team will play against Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round 2 match at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad on June 6.

Trishan Patel, the assistant coach of the Pakistan Football team has believed that the national team will play with more commitment against Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round 2 Qualifier match at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad on June 6. Trishan Patel, who has been remotely assisting the national side in the previous World Cup Qualifiers, said: "Saudi Arabia is a fantastic team. However, we will approach every game with excitement, determination, and fight, never with fear. Although our last two qualifying matches were disappointing, I believe that in the final two games, we will display a more committed team with a greater tactical understanding." Trishan, who has also been assigned the responsibility of Performance Analyst, further said: "I think first and foremost when yo...
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Dumping heaven for unhealthy food products taking lives of Pakistanis
28May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Dumping heaven for unhealthy food products taking lives of Pakistanis

A dumping heaven for unhealthy food products taking lives of Pakistanis Chairman FBR and Finance Minister appealed for increasing FED on all sugar drinks. A country with more than 1100 people dying daily due to diabetes and its complications, over 300 limbs removed every day, the beverage industry is negotiating with Pakistani Finance Minister and Chairman FBR to escape taxes aimed at improving public health. The leading civil society organizations of Pakistan and health professionals rejected such tactics of the beverage industry which is not in the interest of peoples of Pakistan, neither for economy of the country. Government must reject any such investment plan on the name of rural economy and export by beverage industry which leads to killing people and adding miseries by building a...
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لاہور کے علامہ اقبال انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ پر بین الاقوامی پروازیں بحال کر دی گئیں۔
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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لاہور کے علامہ اقبال انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ پر بین الاقوامی پروازیں بحال کر دی گئیں۔

نو مئی 2024 کو صبح 5 بجکر 25منٹ پر لاہور کے علامہ اقبال انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ میں انٹرنیشنل ڈیپارچر لاؤنج کے ایک حصے میں آگ لگی، جس سے فلائٹ آپریشن میں خلل پڑا۔ تاہم اللہ کے فضل و کرم سے تمام عملے اور مسافروں کو بروقت بحفاظت نکال لیا گیا۔ سول ایوی ایشن اتھارٹی (سی اے اے) اور فیڈرل انویسٹی گیشن ایجنسی (ایف آئی اے) نے فوری طور پر نظام کی بحالی کے لیے کوششیں شروع کیں۔ حج پروازوں کی فوری روانگی کے لیے امیگریشن عملے نے تین پروازوں کی مینوول امیگریشن کی اور ساتھ ساتھ پانچ بین الاقوامی آرائیوں فلائیٹس کو بھی ہینڈل کیا گیا اور ہموار فلائیٹ آپریشنز کو یقینی بنایا۔ اس کے ساتھ ساتھ ڈومیسٹک پروازیں دوبارہ شروع ہوئیں، اور انٹیگریٹڈ بارڈر مینجمنٹ سسٹم کو بحال کرنے کی ہنگامی کوششیں شروع کردی گئیں۔ وزیر ہوا بازی نے بحالی کے کام کی پیشرفت کا جائزہ لینے کے لیے ذاتی طور پر ہوائی اڈے کا دورہ کیا اور سسٹم کی بح...
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world Bank and PIDE Set to Debate Fiscal and Governance Reforms for Sustainable Growth
3May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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world Bank and PIDE Set to Debate Fiscal and Governance Reforms for Sustainable Growth

The joint initiative between the World Bank Group (Pakistan) and the Pakistan Institute of Economic Development (PIDE) has been successfully completed, bringing together a group of stakeholders committed to the economic development of Pakistan. This important meeting, organized to support the country's new economic development program for the next five years, was marked by many discussions and a determination to share practical reforms. Dr. These measures were seen as a solution to the problem of Pakistan needing more foreign aid, as seen in the IMF report that more than $120 billion is needed in the next five years. Dr. Haque reform plan covers key sectors including legal reforms, tax reforms, market liberalisation, energy efficiency, and agriculture and banking development. ...
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