Tag: The Pakistan Times

PAKISTAN-CHINA FRIENDSHIP CRUCIAL FOR REGIONAL PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT: SENATOR DAR Pakistan and China friendship has deepened into an all-round strategic partnership which is crucial for the prosperity, well-being, and peace and stability of not only the peoples of the two countries but the entire region, said Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Leader of the House in Senate during an interactive meeting with the Chinese Ambassador H.E Jiang Zaidong.Senator Ishaq Dar expressed these views during a visit to the Chinese Embassy on the invitation of Ambassador Jiang. The two sides discussed and explored various avenues, especially available for both countries in Pakistan in order to enhance the existing economic and strategic cooperation.Senator Dar appreciated the Chinese continuous support ...

General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) WahGeneral Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah today.COAS was briefed about production capabilities of POF, its contributions towards fulfilling the defence requirements of the Pakistan Armed Forces and export potential.COAS witnessed wide range of POF Products including indigenously designed and manufactured new weapons and ammo under test & trials.While addressing the POF officers and staff, COAS appreciated their contributions to the security and economy of the country by making POF the prime defence industry of Pakistan.“Path to national progress is defined by indigenous and local industries like POF Wah. We will continue to ...

U.S. AMBASSADOR CALLS ON AIR CHIEFU.S. Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Donald Blome called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. During the meeting, both dignitaries expressed their mutual desire to elevate the training momentum between the two sides through enhanced collaboration in air force to air force mutual exercises. Furthermore, they emphasized the importance of fostering a robust exchange of delegations and knowledge sharing to bolster the capabilities of both the PAF and the US Air Force. The discussion also centered around collaboration in the recently established techno parks, with a focus on leveraging technological advancements to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency. The reorganization...

NPMC reviews prices of essential commoditiesThe Caretaker Minister for Planning development & Special initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) to review the prices of essential commodities.The meeting was attended by the representatives of M/o NFS&R, M/o Commerce, M/o Finance, M/o Industries & Production, M/o Climate Change, Provincial Governments, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Utility Stores Corporation, PASSCO and administration of Islamabad Capital Territory.The Chief Statistician PBS presented an overview of the price situation in the country for the week ended on 11th January, 2024 and apprised the meeting that SPI increased by 1.4% over previous week (WoW)...

FREE MEDICAL CAMP ESTABLISHED BY PAKISTAN NAVY IN COASTAL AREA KAPPAR, BALOCHISTANIn continuation to efforts for uplifting to provide standard health facilities along the Coastal areas of country, Pakistan Navy established free medical camp at Coastal village Kappar, Balochistan.Free medical camp was established by Pakistan Navy doctors, paramedic staff in collabration with Sahil Welfare Association. In this medical camp hundreds of patients including women and children were provided free medical treatment. A dedicated team of doctors and paramedic staff comprising of Medical, ENT, General Surgeon, Gynecologist, Skin Specialist and GDMO examined the patients and provided them with free consultation and medicines.The local populace of the area was also provided information abo...

PAF CHECKMATES PAKISTAN'S ENEMIESPAF Checkmates Pakistan's Enemies while strategically outplaying adversaries under the visionary leadership of Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. Pakistan Air Force has undertaken a transformative modernization initiative to counter evolving threats in the current geostrategic threat scenario, prioritizing the induction of modern systems through smart acquisitions and indigenization.Pakistan Air Force has adopted a comprehensive strategy to establish PAF as a potent force and to rebalance the power dynamics in the region. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Pakistan Air Force has led the PAF on path to becoming a Next Generation Air Force with induction of niche technologies, state-o...

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...