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U.S. Mission in Pakistan Celebrates Pakistan’s First-Ever Youth Poets Laureate

22Sep

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U.S. Mission in Pakistan Celebrates Pakistan’s First-Ever Youth Poets Laureate

LAHORE, 22 September 2024: The U.S. Mission to Pakistan and its partner Urban Word hosted a showcase at the Alhamra Arts Center to celebrate the first ever Pakistan Youth Poet Laureate program. Out of 19 finalists, two talented young Pakistani poets—one writing in English and the other in Urdu—were announced as the first Pakistan Youth Poets Laureate at the event. The two named winners were Mashallah Saif (Urdu) and Aiman Tahir Khan (English) Both two winners will visit Washington D.C. to perform their poetry at the Kennedy Center in April 2025. An anthology of poems by the poet finalists entitled, Jashn, was published and distributed at the event. This is the first project of its kind internationally, created by Urban Word, the award-winning youth literary arts organization that laun...

Ishq e Payambar e Azam Markaz Wahdat Muslimeen conference held in Islamabad

21Sep

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Ishq e Payambar e Azam Markaz Wahdat Muslimeen conference held in Islamabad

Ishq e Payambar e Azam Markaz Wahdat Muslimeen conference held Islamabad, On the auspicious occasion of the blessed birth of Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (PBUH), Milli Yakjehti Council (MYC) and Majlis Wahdat Muslimeen Pakistan, jointly organized an annual grand gathering titled “Ishq e Payambar e Azam Markaz Wahdat Muslimeen” in the Federal Capital. A large number of women and men of all schools of thought participated, the leaders of the religious and political parties of the country, scholars and elders and central leaders addressed the conference. In his speech, the head of Majlis-e-Wahdat Muslimeen, Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, condemned the government's approach to hinder the conference was a reprehensible move. No one can stop the program of remembrance of Holy Prophet (...

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Chinese Delegation Led by Minister Chen Mingguo

21Sep

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Chinese Delegation Led by Minister Chen Mingguo

Islamabad 21 September 2024: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level Chinese delegation led by Minister for Political and Legal Affairs Chen Mingguo. Federal Minister for Interior warmly welcomed Minister Chen Minguo and his delegation upon their arrival at the Ministry of Interior. During the meeting, it was agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields, including counter-terrorism, cross-border cooperation, anti-smuggling, and anti-narcotics efforts. During the meeting Pakistan-China relations, particularly with Xinjiang, and matters of mutual interest were discussed. During the meeting, it was agreed to conduct joint police and paramilitary forces exercises in Gilgit-Baltistan or Xinjiang and train Gilgit-Baltistan police officers at the Xinjiang Police Academy...

Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik holds round table meetings with Chinese companies

21Sep

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik holds round table meetings with Chinese companies

Xian China , 21 September 2024: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik held round table meetings with Chinese companies at Pakistan pavilion set up at the 8th Silk Route Expo in Xian, China. Leading Petroleum sector companies of Pakistan are participating in the Expo to conclude investments with the chinese companies. The companies include Oil and gas development company (OGDCL), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL), Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), Thar Coal Energy Board Opening the discussion forum, Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik laid down the vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif. He comitted the companies to provide full facilitation in partnering with Pakistani companies in joint ventures whether i...

Serena Hotels Supports Young Female Talent with “Tee to Triumph” Golf Training Programme

24Jul

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Serena Hotels Supports Young Female Talent with “Tee to Triumph” Golf Training Programme

Serena Hotels proudly tees off the second season of the two-week "Tee to Triumph" golf training programme for young girls, under the Sports Diplomacy Initiative. This initiative, in collaboration with the Margalla Greens Golf Club, aims to provide these aspiring golfers with a platform to learn and improve their skills in a sport that is both challenging and rewarding. The training programme, currently underway at the scenic Margalla Greens Golf Club, is attracting enthusiastic participation from over 25 young girls. They are being trained under the expert supervision of the club's coaches. The programme will conclude on August 1, 2024, with a closing ceremony. The participants have expressed their gratitude to Serena Hotels and Margalla Greens Golf Club for their unwavering support ...

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister held talks with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

23Jul

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Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister held talks with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held talks with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov on a range of bilateral areas of cooperation and regional and global issues of mutual concern. They agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance high level dialogue and exchanges at the leadership level. Editor: Kamran Raja

Reverie of Highlands” by Gaynor Shaw Launched at Islamabad Serena Hotel

5Jul

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Reverie of Highlands” by Gaynor Shaw Launched at Islamabad Serena Hotel

Serena Hotels, under the banner of Cultural Diplomacy, hosted the book launch of "Reverie of Highlands" by Gaynor Shaw at the Islamabad Serena Hotel. The event celebrated Shaw's journey through the northern regions of Pakistan, capturing the enchanting landscapes, vibrant culture, and resilient people through her lens as an artist and photographer. The book launch was attended by diplomats, cultural patrons, tourism enthusiasts, and members of the literary community, making it a significant cultural event. Gaynor Shaw, the wife of former Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr. Geoffrey Shaw, has artfully documented her experiences and insights in this compelling book. "Reverie of Highlands" is a tribute to the beauty and diversity of Pakistan's northern areas, reflecting her deep c...

Deputy Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan, Van Nguyen called on Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change MNA Romina Khurshid Alam.

20Jun

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Deputy Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan, Van Nguyen called on Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change MNA Romina Khurshid Alam.

Pakistan Prime Minister aide Romina Khurshid lauds UNDP-Pakistan’s financial, technical support for tackling climate risks Deputy Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan, Van Nguyen called on Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change MNA Romina Khurshid Alam. During the meeting held here at the M/o Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, both sides discussed at length the matters related to the climate risk mitigation, climate finance for adaptation and mitigation measures, agriculture insurance, urban flood resilience. The senior UNDP-Pakistan official Van Nguyen also briefed the PM’s aide about the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative, saying the new global funding mechanism aims to close protection gaps in clima...

پشاور ٹینس کی تاریخ میں پہلی بار وہیل چیئر ٹینس کوچنگ سرگرمی کا پشاور سپورٹس کمپلیکس قیوم سٹیڈیم پشاور خیبر پختونخواہ میں افتتاح ہوا۔

13Jun

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پشاور ٹینس کی تاریخ میں پہلی بار وہیل چیئر ٹینس کوچنگ سرگرمی کا پشاور سپورٹس کمپلیکس قیوم سٹیڈیم پشاور خیبر پختونخواہ میں افتتاح ہوا۔

پشاور ٹینس کی تاریخ میں پہلی بار وہیل چیئر ٹینس کوچنگ سرگرمی کا پشاور سپورٹس کمپلیکس قیوم سٹیڈیم پشاور خیبر پختونخواہ میں افتتاح ہوا۔ پاکستان ٹینس فیڈریشن کے نائب صدر محمد خالد رحمانی کے مطابق، پی ٹی ایف نے کراچی، میرپورخاص اور پشاور میں تین طویل دورانیے کے وہیل چیئر ٹینس کوچنگ کیمپس منعقد کرنے کا منصوبہ بنایا ہے۔ کراچی اور میرپورخاص میں گزشتہ ہفتے کیمپوں کا افتتاح کیا گیا۔ تینوں کیمپ پاکستان ٹینس فیڈریشن کے زیراہتمام اور انٹرنیشنل ٹینس فیڈریشن کے وہیل چیئر ٹینس ڈویلپمنٹ پروگرام کے تحت منعقد کیے جا رہے ہیں ۔ رحمانی نے مزید کہا کہ یہ انتہائی قابل تعریف ہے کہ جناب عمر ایاز، نائب صدر کے پی ٹینس ایسوسی ایشن نے افتتاحی دن 40 وہیل چیئر ٹینس کھلاڑیوں (22 مرد اور 18 خواتین) کو اکٹھا کیا۔ مہمان خصوصی وزیر کھیل خیبرپختونخوا فخر جہاں باچا اور حاجی ملک عمر دراز خلیل نے وہیل چیئر اقدام پروگرام ک...

Grand event at UNESCO Headquarters Paris

12Jun

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Grand event at UNESCO Headquarters Paris

Grand event at UNESCO Headquarters Paris, focusing on climate change and glacial melting co-hosted by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad & Luc Hardy explorer, environmentalist, filmmaker & entrepreneur. Premier screening of film "Ice Giants: Discovering the Karakorum" followed by a panel discussion with top names in the field - Valerie Masson-Delmotte, paleoclimatologist, Patrick Wagnon, glaciologist, Fanny Brun, glaciologist with Luc Hardy and animated by François Carrel. A full house comprising diplomats, researchers, academicians, think tanks, environmentalists media and general public engrossed by the captivating documentary and discussion with experts - creating greater awareness about the global climate crisis, its impact on populations and ecosystems, and the urgency of colle...