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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Visits the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

20Jan

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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Visits the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Visits the Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who is currently on a visit to Islamabad, today inaugurated the CPEC Corner at the library of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Speaking on the occasion, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister said that as iron brother and trusted friend, China attached special importance to Pakistan in its foreign policy and looked forward to further strengthening strategic ties between the two countries.Thanking Pakistan’s support to China on its core issues, Vice Foreign Minister Sun reaffirmed China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and for Pakistan's economic development, progress and prosperity.W...

ICCI and NUST discuss collaboration to improve competitiveness of industry

20Jan

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ICCI and NUST discuss collaboration to improve competitiveness of industry

ICCI and NUST discuss collaboration to improve competitiveness of industryAhsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) leading a delegation, visited the NUST University and held a meeting with Lt. Gen. Javed Mahmood Bukhari Rector to discuss collaboration for improving the competitiveness of the local industry through strong academia-industry linkages. Speaking on the occasion, Lt. Gen. Javed Mahmood Bukhari, Rector NUST briefed the ICCI delegation about the role of NUST in promoting future leadersand job creators for a positive impact on society and the economy. He said that NUST has created an ecosystem to promote research, innovation, and productivity. He said that academia has cutting-edge research while industry faces practical challenges ...

Pakistan-China Institute hosts dialogue on “outlook on South Asia Security

20Jan

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Pakistan-China Institute hosts dialogue on “outlook on South Asia Security

Iran crisis resolution ‘model of crisis management’, Non-state actors are threat to regional security, national security now linked to regional geopolitics, says MushahidPakistan-China Institute, under Friends of Silk Road (FOSR) Initiative? organized a dialogue on “Outlook of Security Situation in South Asia in 2024." The event took place simultaneously at two venues: Islamabad, and a second venue at Quetta Press Club. The dialogue featured speeches by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Defense Committee Defense & Pakistan-China Institute; Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir; Lt. General (r) Muhammad Afzal, Former Chairman NDMA & DG FWO; Amir Rana, Director, Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS); Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of Institute of Strategic Stu...

ICCI and UNICEF sign MoU for economic empowerment of marginalized people

19Jan

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ICCI and UNICEF sign MoU for economic empowerment of marginalized people

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed an MoU to collaborate on many initiatives to promote the economic empowerment of marginalized people and make progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri, President ICCI, and Abdullah A. Fadil, UNICEF Representative Pakistan signed the MoU during a ceremony held at ICCI. Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry lauded the efforts of UNICEF Pakistan to address issues in health, education, child protection, skills development, climate change, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene and social protection and other fields. He assured that ICCI would support UNICEF in...

ISSI welcomes President of counterpart Italian think-tank

19Jan

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ISSI welcomes President of counterpart Italian think-tank

ISSI welcomes President of counterpart Italian think-tankThe Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a fruitful in-house session with Mr. Andrea Margelleti, President of the Centre for International Studies (Ce.S.I.), Italy. The meeting brought together key representatives from both organizations, including Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood; the Director and Research team CSP; and members of the Italian mission in Pakistan.The exchange of views covered key global and regional developments of mutual interest. There was a particular focus on Pakistan-Italy relations, which both sides acknowledged as robust and enduring in nature. They expressed gratification that the bilateral relationship was steadily expa...

PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Issuance of SIMs

19Jan

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PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Issuance of SIMs

PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Issuance of SIMs The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Lahore, in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, conducted successful raid against franchisees of a mobile phone company located in Islamabad. These franchisees were found to be involved in the illegal issuance of SIMs. During the raid, 02 active SIMs and 151 suspected SIMs were discovered within the SIM stock. The FIA team confiscated these SIMs, along with 04 BVS devices, as evidence. Additionally, two individuals were apprehended on the premises by the FIA team. Currently, the FIA is conducting further investigations into the matter. Prior to this, PTA had filed a complaint with the FIA based on information related to the il...

Recent Media Reports Regarding Sui Southern Gas Company Limited

18Jan

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Recent Media Reports Regarding Sui Southern Gas Company Limited

Recent Media Reports Regarding Sui Southern Gas Company LimitedThis is with reference to recent news items circulating in electronic, print and social media concerning Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and its Board.Petroleum Division condems the malicious campaign against the SSGC, its Chairperson and its Board of directors.Dr. Shamshad Akhter along with the Board members has successfully led the organization since her initial appointment in 2019. Under her visionary leadership, SSGC has achieved significant milestones in crucial areas such as upgradation in the technology, improvement of business operations, Human Resources, policy formulation, discipline, Risk Management and significant reduction of Unaccounted-for Gas (UFG).The Chairperson and Board members work as a te...

Sight savers and ITA Strives for Inclusion of Children with Sensory Impairments in Learning Process

18Jan

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Sight savers and ITA Strives for Inclusion of Children with Sensory Impairments in Learning Process

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi and Sightsavers Host In-Country Dissemination Event for ICAN Pilot ProjectIdara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, in collaboration with Sightsavers and PAL Network, proudly hosted the in-country dissemination event of the pilot project for Inclusive Guidelines of the International Common Assessment of Numeracy (ICAN) for children with sensory Impairment. The event took place at Ramada, Islamabad, marking the successful completion of the field trial pilots in Pakistan using the ICAN tool in 2023, which garnered the prestigious WISE Award.Distinguished guests, including Mr. Mohyuddin Wani, Special Secretary, MoFE&PT, and Dr. Shahif Soroya, DG PIE, along with Zainab Iqbal, Education Specialist, FCDO and Noreen Hasan, Education Specialists at UNICEF, Izzah Farrakh from the...

MARITIME SECURITY EXERCISE SEA GUARD-24 CULMINATES AT KARACHI

18Jan

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MARITIME SECURITY EXERCISE SEA GUARD-24 CULMINATES AT KARACHI

MARITIME SECURITY EXERCISE SEA GUARD-24 CULMINATES AT KARACHIPakistan Navy maiden Maritime Security Exercise SEA GUARD-24 concludes with a debrief session at Karachi. Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.While addressing the session, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami appreciated the efforts put in by all stakeholders in making the exercise a success. He also underscored that this exercise clearly demonstrates PN resolve to address prevailing simmering issues with a tangible way head to ensure security in maritime zones of Pakistan.The aim of exercise was to overview response procedures against maritime security incidents and to identify gaps and propose ways to improve the respon...

PTA Hosts Workshop on IPv6 Transition & Routing Security in Collaboration with APNIC, ISOC & PKNOG

18Jan

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PTA Hosts Workshop on IPv6 Transition & Routing Security in Collaboration with APNIC, ISOC & PKNOG

PTA Hosts Workshop on IPv6 Transition & Routing Security in Collaboration with APNIC, ISOC & PKNOG In line with its ongoing commitment to enhancing the technical capacity of Pakistan’s telecom industry, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) successfully organized a two-day workshop on 'IPv6 Transition' and 'Routing Security' in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the Internet Society (ISOC), and the Pakistan Network Operators Group (PKNOG). The workshop featured esteemed foreign speakers and witnessed active participation from professionals in the telecom industry, underscoring the collective commitment to staying abreast of technological advancements. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman said that PT...