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The U.S. Ambassador inaugurates a U.S.-funded Women and Juveniles Facilitation Centre in Quetta
20Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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The U.S. Ambassador inaugurates a U.S.-funded Women and Juveniles Facilitation Centre in Quetta

The U.S. Ambassador inaugurates a U.S.-funded Women and Juveniles Facilitation Centre in Quetta The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald A. Blome, inaugurated the one-stop Women and Juvenile Facilitation Centre (WJFC) in Quetta on 20 November 2023 in a high-level ceremony hosted at the Chief Minister House in Quetta. The WJFC is funded by the U.S. Embassy Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) and established through the technical support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in coordination with the Balochistan Police and local authorities from the Government of Balochistan. The launch ceremony took place in the presence of Inspector General of Police, Balochistan, Abdul Khalique Sheikh (PSP) and Country Representative for Pakistan, UNODC, Jeremy Mi...
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Minister Railways Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar met with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong at Ministry of Railways
20Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Minister Railways Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar met with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong at Ministry of Railways

Minister of Communication, Maritime Affairs and Railways, Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar, held Meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong today at Ministry of RailwaysIn a significant diplomatic development, the Minister of Communication, Maritime Affairs and Railways, Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar, held a productive meeting today with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the realms of transport and communication, with a particular emphasis on advancing the crucial ML-1 project.During the meeting, both parties engaged in constructive dialogue on various topics of mutual interest, affirming the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China. Minister Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar reiterate...
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Sherry Inaugurates Sustainability Investment Expo 2023
19Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Sherry Inaugurates Sustainability Investment Expo 2023

Sherry Proposes Creation of Pakistan's Public-Private Forum for Sustainable Investments. Senator Sherry Rehman emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change and its profound impact on Pakistan's capacity to achieve both public and private sector goals. She stated, "Climate Change is a ticking bomb for Pakistan, as is the population. It impacts our capacity to achieve goals in both the public and private sectors."Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), inaugurated the First Sustainability Investment Expo 2023 as the chief guest and delivered the keynote speech. The event served as a nexus for meaningful interactions between investors, innovators, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, fostering collaboration and partnerships for s...
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U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meetings with Political Actors in Multan and Lahore
18Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meetings with Political Actors in Multan and Lahore

U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meetings with Political Actors in Multan and LahoreThe following is attributable to U.S. Mission Spokesperson Jonathan Lalley: In the course of his engagements with a broad range of Pakistani political actors, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald A. Blome met in Multan with representatives of various political parties at a gathering hosted by former Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, and in Lahore with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) founder Jahangir Khan Tareen.  They discussed the importance of free, fair elections and the right of the Pakistani people to choose their future leaders.  They also discussed the strengths of the U.S.-Pakistan trade and investment relationship and the development of the U.S.-Pakistan “Green...
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ISSI Concludes MoU on Cooperation with South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
18Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI Concludes MoU on Cooperation with South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

ISSI Concludes MoU on Cooperation with South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies (ISS)A virtual ceremony took place today to sign an MoU on cooperation between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), South Africa, which was facilitated by the Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA). The ISSI was represented by its Director General, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood and Ms Amina Khan, Director, CAMEA.The ISS was represented by its Executive Director, Dr. Fonteh Akum and Dr. Piers Pigou, Head of Southern African Program at ISS.The MoU signing ceremony was also attended by H.E. Aftab Hassan Khan, High Commissioner of Pakistan to South Africa; and H.E. Mthuthuzeli Madikiza, High Commissioner of South Africa to P...
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IMO National Seminar on Hong Kong Convention Ratification and Implementation
17Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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IMO National Seminar on Hong Kong Convention Ratification and Implementation

IMO National Seminar on Hong Kong Convention Ratification and Implementation Successfully Concludes with High-Profile Guests and Transformative Dialogues The Ministry of Maritime Affairs under the leadership of the hosts, including the Minister of Maritime Affairs, Railway, and Communications, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, V. Admiral (R) Iftikhar Ahmad Rao, is excited to announce the successful conclusion of the "IMO National Seminar on the Ratification and Implementation of the Hong Kong Convention in Pakistan 2023." Held in Karachi, this event marked a defining moment for Pakistan's maritime and environmental sectors.Esteemed Chief Guests, including H.E. Mr. Per Albert Ilsaas, Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan, and Mr. Jun Sun from the International Maritime Organizati...
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United States Supports South Punjab and Honors Multan Heritage: U.S. Ambassador Blome in Multan
17Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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United States Supports South Punjab and Honors Multan Heritage: U.S. Ambassador Blome in Multan

United States Supports South Punjab and Honors Multan Heritage: U.S. Ambassador Blome in Multan During his first visit to Multan, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome emphasized the United States’ long-standing support for South Punjab, including in energy, health, business, and education. The Ambassador honored the rich history of Multan during visits to the shrines of Bahauddin Zakria, Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Shah Shams Tabraiz. The United States has funded 32 cultural preservation projects across Pakistan totaling $7.6 million, including the shrine of Shah Shams Tabraiz. Ambassador Blome also met with university students, alumni of U.S. exchange programs, and local business leaders. He toured MG Apparel, a local business that displays the strength of trade between the United States and Pakistan...
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PAK-CHINA JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE SEA GUARDIAN-2023 CULMINATES
17Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PAK-CHINA JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE SEA GUARDIAN-2023 CULMINATES

PAK-CHINA JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE SEA GUARDIAN-2023 CULMINATES Closing Ceremony of bilateral exercise Sea Guardian - 2023 between Pakistan Navy and Peoples Liberation Army (Navy) of China was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi. The exercise was conducted at Karachi and North Arabian Sea, in which six Chinese Navy units including Destroyer, Frigates, Submarine, Oil tanker and Rescue ship along with a detachment of marines participated.The Exercise included a wide range of operational manoeuvers encompassing major facets of Anti-Surface, Anti-Air, Mine Warfare and Special Operations in simulated multi threat environment to provide optimum training value. The aim of exercise was to further enhance maritime cooperation and defence relations through mutual exchange of maritime experience...
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Tenth Meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group on Combating International Terrorism and Other Challenges to Security
17Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Tenth Meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group on Combating International Terrorism and Other Challenges to Security

Tenth Meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group on Combating International Terrorism and Other Challenges to SecurityThe tenth meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group on Combating International Terrorism and Other Challenges to Security was held in Islamabad on 16 November 2023. The meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, Additional Foreign Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Ambassador Sergey Vershinin, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation.The two sides discussed at length the global and regional terrorist threats, with a particular focus on the situations in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia, and North Africa. The dialogue underscored the complexity of the terrorism landscape and the need for continued vigilan...
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A delegation of Gwadar Shipping Clearing Agents Association met caretaker Prime Minister
17Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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A delegation of Gwadar Shipping Clearing Agents Association met caretaker Prime Minister

A delegation of Gwadar Shipping Clearing Agents Association met caretaker Prime MinisterA delegation of Gwadar Shipping Clearing Agents Association met caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar in Islamabad. Gwadar Shipping Clearing Agents Association President Abdul Rahim Zafar, Secretary General Hameed Baloch and Faisal Dashti participated in the meeting.In the meeting, the delegation requested the Prime Minister that in order to make Gwadar port fully functional, initially some part of the government cargo should be imported from Gwadar port. The Prime Minister directed the concerned authorities to submit a comprehensive report in this regard.Prime Minister said Gwadar port will be the center of sea trade in near future.  The government is taking steps to establish indust...
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