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10Jul

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Meets Sheikha Asma Al Thani, First Qatari Woman to Summit Nanga Parbat

Islamabad, 10 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Sheikha Asma Al Thani, the pioneering Qatari mountaineer, in Islamabad today and congratulated her on becoming the first woman in Gulf and Qatar to successfully summit Nanga Parbat, the formidable “Killer Mountain” of Pakistan. During the meeting, the Prime Minister lauded Sheikha Asma’s remarkable courage, resilience, and determination in achieving this significant milestone. He commended her for being a source of inspiration for women and young girls across the world, especially in promoting gender empowerment through adventure and high-altitude sports. In recognition of her achievement and commitment to showcasing Pakistan’s natural beauty, the Prime Minister formally appointed Sheikha Asma Al Thani as...

Building Bridges Through Sports: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, NACTA and UNODC Join Forces for Girls Football Clinic in Islamabad

4May

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Latest, SPORTS NEWS

Building Bridges Through Sports: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, NACTA and UNODC Join Forces for Girls Football Clinic in Islamabad

Islamabad, 04 May 2025 (Kamran Raja); The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in close partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), successfully organized a high-impact football clinic for young girls under the theme “Building Bridges Through Sports.” Held at the Football Factory in Islamabad, the initiative exemplified the power of sports in fostering inclusion, resilience, and peaceful communities particularly among youth. The event brought together over 35 football-playing girls, aged 14–18, from Islamabad Model College for Girls (F-6/2) and Islamabad Model College for Girls (I-10/4). The clinic aimed to inspire teamwork, leadership, and mutual respect through structured sporting activities serving as...

Pakistan says at a ceremony in New York that Nowruz is a time of “renewal, togetherness.”

20Mar

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Latest, United Nation (UN)

Pakistan says at a ceremony in New York that Nowruz is a time of “renewal, togetherness.”

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 19(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has emphasised the significance of Nowruz, which marks the beginning of the joyous spring season, claiming that the occasion represents the spirit of rebirth, introspection, and thankfulness. During a special ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Nowruz at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, Ambassador Munir Akram said, "Nowruz reminds us that just as the Indus has flowed through the ages, carrying the legacy of our ancestors, so too must we carry forward the traditions of unity, peace, and cultural richness." Pakistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan all sponsored the event. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is now in Geneva, said in a video...

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

22Jan

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Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja) : The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China. The event was graced by the Honorable Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, and His Excellency Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong.In his address, Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the significance of the Lunar New Year as a time of renewal, reflection, and hope, symbolizing wisdom, resilience, and transformation. He emphasized the unshakable bond between Pakistan and China, often described as higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey.Reflecting on the achievements of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Minister desc...