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Foreign Minister’s Visit to Kampala, Uganda (16-22 January 2024)Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani is traveling to Kampala, Uganda from 16 to 22 January 2024 to participate in the 19th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) being held from 17-20 January 2024 and in the Third South Summit to be held on 21-22 January 2024.The two Summits afford an opportunity for the members to reflect on and amplify common positions on a range of global, regional, political, and socioeconomic issues.As a longtime member, Pakistan has contributed to and shaped the agenda of NAM and is strongly committed to further strengthening NAM’s role in responding to regional and global challenges relating to questions of peace and security. Similarly, Pakistan has r...

First Anti-Rape Crises Centre of Islamabad established in PIMSSurvivors of sexual violence including rape suffer tremendously from physical impacts,emotional trauma and social stigmatization. Therefore,confidential, comprehensive and timely medico-legal serviceand psychosocial support must be available to help them.. As a step towards ensuring an expeditious and effective redressal mechanism, an Anti-Rape Crisis Centre is established at Pakistan Institute of medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad for survivors of sexual violence. The centre is established by the Ministry of Law and Justice and Ministry of Health with the support from the UK Government, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and Legal Aid Society.This step is part of the implementation of the Anti-Rape (Trial and Investigation)...

Fulbright Alumni Gather to Forge Solutions to Climate CrisisFunded by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan and in collaboration with the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) organized the 17th Annual Fulbright Alumni Conference from January 12-14 on the theme of climate change. Around 250 alumni of the Fulbright Program, most of whom have completed Master’s or PhD degrees in the United States, gathered in Islamabad to discuss the challenges of climate change and report on actions they and their organizations are taking to reduce its impact on communities across Pakistan.“The United States invests in exchanges like the Fulbright Program because we know that no country can tackle seemingly intractable challenges – like climate ch...

Deputy Secretary Verma’s Trip to Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and PakistanDeputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma traveled to Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Pakistan, January 8-12.In Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Baghdad, Erbil, and Amman, Deputy Secretary Verma met with staff at the respective U.S. embassies and consulate general to thank them for their work, discuss management matters, and hear their perspectives on bilateral and regional issues.In Baghdad, Deputy Secretary Verma met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani and discussed our commitment to a secure, stable, and sovereign Iraq. He emphasized the importance of close Iraqi-U.S. cooperation in addressing shared security threats.In Islamabad, Deputy Secretary Verma discussed a wide range of sha...

ISSI holds event marking Global Day of Action for GazaThe Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized an event to express solidarity with the people of Palestine on the ‘Global Day of Action for Gaza.’ Mr. Nader al Turk, Deputy Head of the Palestine Mission in Pakistan, joined on the occasion. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG ISSI; Director CAMEA, Ms. Amina Khan; and members of team CAMEA were present.Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his remarks, emphasised Pakistan’s abiding support for the legitimate cause of the Palestinian people and a just solution through the establishment of an independent, viable, sovereign and contiguous Palestinian State along...

CONDUCT PHASE EX SEA GUARD -24Conduct phase of Pakistan Navy's maiden EXERCISE SEA GUARD is being undertaken from 10-13 Jan 24. EX SEA GUARD served as a platform for all stakeholders to engage in tactical exercises, exchange best practices and foster mutual understanding.Various scenarios based on contemporary asymmetric challenges being faced in maritime domain were rehearsed, wherein, personnel and assets of PN Coastal and Fleet Command, PMSA, Customs, FIA, Coast Guards, ANF and other national stakeholders participated. This exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability and showcasing shared resolve for ensuring robust coastal security.During conduct phase of the exercise, apart from practical scenarios being rehearsed at sea, table top discussions were also conducted at JMI...

Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East) meets with Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for AsiaAdditional Foreign Secretary (Middle East) Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, who is currently on a visit to Egypt, held a meeting yesterday with Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia, Ahmed Shaheen. Pakistan's Ambassador to Egypt, Ambassador Sajid Bilal, was also present in the meeting.The two sides reviewed the broad range of bilateral relations including political, trade and investment ties. They also discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations including by convening the next round of Joint Ministerial Commission meeting and Annual Bilateral Consultations later this year in Islamabad.Additional Foreign Secretary and the Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia appr...

General Syed Asim Munir, (COAS) attended inauguration ceremony of the second chapter of (NASTP) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) attended inauguration ceremony of the second chapter of National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) Silicon, held at Karachi. COAS was Chief Guest at the occasion.COAS termed NASTP a project of national and strategic significance that would yield manifold benefits for the country since it would spur technological progress and foster self-reliance by offering a platform for the nation’s youth and future generations.COAS praised the efforts of PAF, its leadership and its skilled personnel in the achievement of yet another milestone of NASTP Silicon.Chief of Air Staff shared the vision for NASTP to become one...

Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 11 January 2024 Thank you for joining us for the Weekly Briefing.The First ever Global Health Security Summit commenced in Islamabad yesterday to discuss global health threats and foster international cooperation and strategic partnerships to increase global health security. The participating Health Ministers and international health leaders and experts from over 70 countries are discussing the impact of global health security on national health security; pandemic preparedness and response; climate change and emerging public health threats; multi-sectoral coordination; sustainable and equitable financing for global health security; access to universal health coverage; and, ensuring vaccine equity.In his opening remarks, Foreign M...

A fire exchange took place between security forces and terrorists in Lakki Marwat districtOn 10 January 2024, a fire exchange took place between security forces and terrorists in Lakki Marwat district.Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location as a result of which two terrorists were sent to hell; Aftab @Malang and Terrorist Masood Shah.These terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as target killings of innocent civilians. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from them.However, during intense exchange of fire, two brave soldiers; Sepoy Muhammad Afzal (age 29 years; resident of district Bhimber, Azad Kashmir) and Sepoy Ibrar Hussain (age 27 years; resident of district Mans...