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ISSI holds Round Table on “Unravelling the Nexus: False Flag Operations and Electoral Politics of India”
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ISSI holds Round Table on “Unravelling the Nexus: False Flag Operations and Electoral Politics of India”

ISSI holds Round Table on “Unravelling the Nexus: False Flag Operations and Electoral Politics of India”As the general elections in India draw nearer, the India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Round Table discussion on “Unravelling the Nexus: False Flag Operations and Electoral Politics of India.” The participants of the Round Table included eminent former diplomats, defence practitioners, think-tank representatives, and members of the media and academic community. The event aimed at assessing potential implications of such incidents on regional stability as well as underscoring the imperative of responsible actions in the South Asian geopolitical landscape.The deliberations delved into the possibilities of another false flag operat...
Lt.Gen.Asif Ghafoor asks business community to invest in backward areas to bring prosperity
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Lt.Gen.Asif Ghafoor asks business community to invest in backward areas to bring prosperity

Lt.Gen.Asif Ghafoor asks business community to invest in backward areas to bring prosperityAhsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President,Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) leading a delegation visited the National Defense University (NDU) and congratulated Lt. Gen. Asif Ghafoor on his appointment as the President of the University. Faad Waheed, Senior Vice President ICCI, Khalid Iqbal Malik Group Leader, Zafar Bakhtawariformer President ICCI and Secretary General UBG Pakistan and Ajmal Baloch, President All Pakistan Anjuman Tajaran were in the delegation. Talking to the delegation, Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor, President, National Defense University Islamabad lauded the important role of the business community in the economic development of the country. He said that the business...
E&P companies will be investing over USD 33.3 million in three years in eight blocks
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E&P companies will be investing over USD 33.3 million in three years in eight blocks

E&P companies will be investing over USD 33.3 million in three years in eight blocks Government of Pakistan on 24th January, 2024 in Prime Minister’s Secretariate, Islamabad, executed Petroleum Concession Agreements (PCAs) and Exploration Licences (ELs) over block no. Kotra East (2867-8), Murradi (2767-7), Sehwan (2667-19) and Zindan-II (3271-9) with Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Multanai (3168-3) with Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL), Sawan South (2668-26) with United Energy Pakistan Limited (UEP) – a Chinese Exploration & Production Company, Gambat-II (2668-25) with Joint Venture of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (Operator) and OGDCL and Saruna West (2666-1) with Joint Venture of POL (Operator), PPL and OGDCL. Signing ceremony was graced by Mr. Muhammad Ali, Mi...
Pakistan Football Federation Election process is currently underway
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Pakistan Football Federation Election process is currently underway

 The Pakistan Football Federation Election process is currently underway, with the completion of district championships in 109 districts, leaving 33 district championship hosting districts left for consideration. Over the past week, teams from various districts played 61 matches at seven different venues in the All Pakistan Districts Championship (APDC). This brings the total number of matches in the first round of APDC to 1,769. Importantly, these matches also act as a reality check for PFF elections, ensuring that legitimate and actively participating clubs are granted voting rights. So far, the assessment has been completed for 22 districts in Sindh region, 34 districts in Punjab, 21 districts in KP, 1 district in GB, 22 districts in Balochistan and 8 districts in Azad Jammu ...
INVITATION FOR MEDIA COVERAGE OF “TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW” (NEW YORK- 2024)
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INVITATION FOR MEDIA COVERAGE OF “TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW” (NEW YORK- 2024)

Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) in collaboration of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) along with provincial tourism departments and private sector stakeholders are organizing the Pakistan Pavilion, at the Travel and Adventure Show, New York to promote Pakistan as a top tourist destination under umbrella of National Tourism Brand “Salam Pakistan”. The detail of Pakistan Pavilion in the show is as under:-TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW DETAILSDate: 27th-28th January, 2024 Timing: 10:am – 05:00 pm (Saturday) 11:00am – 04: pm (Sunday)Venue: Pavilion # 511, Hall No. 3D/3E, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429, 11th Ave, New York, NY-10001Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Saturday 27th January at 10:00 amFor MEDIA REGISTRATION PROCESSM...
Courtesy call on the Caretaker Prime Minister by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister
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Courtesy call on the Caretaker Prime Minister by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister

Courtesy call on the Caretaker Prime Minister by Chinese Vice Foreign MinisterChinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong paid a courtesy call on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar earlier today.The Prime Minister welcomed the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister as well as members of his delegation and said Pakistan deeply valued its all-weather, strategic, cooperative partnership with China.Recalling his visit to Beijing for the 3rd Belt and Road Forum in October 2023, the Prime Minister said he was deeply touched by the warm sentiments of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang towards Pakistan. He also conveyed best wishes for the Chinese leadership.The Prime Minister said Pakistan was fully committed to the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) an...
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs chairing a meeting with World Bank team on Pakistan *Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM)*
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Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs chairing a meeting with World Bank team on Pakistan *Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM)*

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs chairing a meeting with World Bank team on Pakistan *Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM)*The Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs met with the Country Director World Bank for Pakistan, Mr. NajyBinhassine and his team to discuss, review and finalize the financing for two World Bank funded operations in Pakistan:a) Additional Financing of US$ 250.0 million for an ongoing World Bank funded program titled “Crisis-Resilient Social Protection Program (CRISP”, being implemented by Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).  The program aims to support the development of a more adaptive social protection system that will contribute to any future crisis-resilience among poor and vulnerable households. b) Pakistan: “Resili...
Meeting of the Foreign Minister with the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister
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Meeting of the Foreign Minister with the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister

Meeting of the Foreign Minister with the Chinese Vice Foreign MinisterForeign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani received Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong in his office today.Foreign Minister Jilani and Vice Foreign Minister Sun reaffirmed the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and held an in-depth discussion on the entire gamut of bilateral relations including CPEC and bilateral economic and financial cooperation.The Foreign Minister appreciated the contributions of Vice Foreign Minister in deepening Pakistan-China friendship and commended China’s unflinching support to Pakistan on all issues.Expressing satisfaction at the steady development of CPEC, Foreign Minister Jilani emphasized the significance of CPEC for Pakistan. He said ...
Mr Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff
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Mr Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff

Mr Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army StaffMr Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ today.During the meeting matters of mutual interest and measures to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation were discussed.Chinese Vice Foreign Minister said that Pakistan and China are all weather strategic partners. He acknowledged Pakistan's efforts towards regional peace and stability and also conveyed China’s satisfaction on security arrangements for CPEC projects.COAS thanked the visiting dignitary for his warm remarks and said that relations between Pakistan and China are founded ...
Fire exchange took place during an intelligence based operation in Sambaza Sector, Zhob District, near the Pakistan Afghan border
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Fire exchange took place during an intelligence based operation in Sambaza Sector, Zhob District, near the Pakistan Afghan border

Fire exchange took place during an intelligence based operation in Sambaza Sector, Zhob District, near the Pakistan Afghan borderOn 22 January 2024, a fire exchange took place during an intelligence based operation in Sambaza Sector, Zhob District, near the Pakistan Afghan border.Own troops effectively surrounded and engaged the fleeing terrorists. Resultantly, seven terrorists were sent to hell who remained actively involved in terrorists activities against security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians. Arms, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists.Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists present in the area. Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism.Edito...