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ICCPO visited Safe City Islamabad and Police Service Center along with Director of Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and delegation

17Nov

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ICCPO visited Safe City Islamabad and Police Service Center along with Director of Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and delegation

ICCPO visited Safe City Islamabad and Police Service Center along with Director of Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and delegationICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan visited Safe City Islamabad and Police Service Center F-Six along with Director of Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and delegation. The delegation was given a tour of the police operations center hall equipped with modern technology and cameras and was informed about its procedures, efficiency and the facilities provided to the public at the police service center, ICCPO Bureau of International Narcotics and Law. Presented a commemorative shield to the Director of Enforcement.Editor: Raja Kamran

Chairperson NCSW holds planning meeting to host National Women Trade Fair on 11 December 2023

17Nov

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Chairperson NCSW holds planning meeting to host National Women Trade Fair on 11 December 2023

Chairperson NCSW holds planning meeting to host National Women Trade Fair on 11 December 2023Chairperson NCSW holds planning meeting to host National Women Trade Fair on 11 December 2023 with UN Women, National Heritage and Culture Division and representatives of Women Chambers of Commerce all across Pakistan.Ms. Nilofar Bakhtiar, Chairperson National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) chaired planning and preparatory meeting to review the arrangements for upcoming National Women Trade Fair hosted by NCSW on 11th of December 2023 in Islamabad. Advisor at National Culture and Heritage Division Mr. Muhammad Kashif Irshad, Minister Women Development, Gilgit Baltistan Ms. Dilshad Bno, office bearers of Women Chambers of Commerce in all regions of Pakistan, representatives from ...

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome at the Inauguration Ceremony of Anti-Rape Crisis Cell

16Nov

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U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome at the Inauguration Ceremony of Anti-Rape Crisis Cell

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome at the Inauguration Ceremony of Anti-Rape Crisis Cell On behalf of the government and people of the United States, thank you for inviting me to join you in launching Punjab’s first Anti-Rape Crisis Cell to assist victims and survivors of sexual violence.Gender-based violence is a public safety and a public health crisis. It affects suburban, urban and rural communities alike. It is experienced by individuals of all backgrounds and can occur at any point in a person's life. Both of our countries have made significant progress to expand services and legal protections for survivors, but much work remains to be done. In the United States, President Biden is advancing a comprehensive, government-wide effort to prevent and address sexual and gender-based violen...

16Nov

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7th Apex Committee Meeting

7th Apex Committee Meeting Special Investment Facilitation Council convened 7th meeting of its Apex Committee Meeting on 16 November 2023 to review various initiatives being led through SIFC forum. The meeting was chaired by the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and attended by Chief of Army Staff, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers and high level government officials. The ministries presented progress on projects identified in key sectors and gave plans to further improve the ecosystem for realizing the envisaged investments in a timely manner.The Committee showed extreme satisfaction on overall progress under the umbrella of SIFC, appreciated the enhancing level of engagements with friendly countries, both public and private entities, and outreach strategy to pro...

Pakistan was re-elected today to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027

16Nov

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Pakistan was re-elected today to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027

Pakistan was re-elected today to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027Pakistan was re-elected today to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027. Pakistan wishes to thank Member States for their support and the confidence reposed in its candidature. It is a matter of immense pride to have been entrusted with the responsibility to serve on the Executive Board. Pakistan will avail this opportunity to continue to contribute to the policymaking, development of norms, advancement of global priorities, and effective oversight of programs and activities of the Organization. Pakistan values the ever-relevant and crucial role ...

16Nov

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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday, 16 November 2023

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday, 16 November 2023Assalam-o-Alaikum, Thanks for joining us for the Weekly Briefing.Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar led the Pakistan delegation at the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit held on 11 November 2023 in Riyadh. The summit was convened to address the inhumane Israeli aggression and the dire humanitarian situation in occupied Palestine.The Prime Minister held meetings with Arab and Islamic leaders participating in the conference including the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah; the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman; the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim; and the President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas; and discussed the ongoing ruthless wa...

75th Anniversary of Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Belgium

16Nov

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75th Anniversary of Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Belgium

75th Anniversary of Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and BelgiumPakistan and Belgium celebrate the historic landmark of the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations this year. The Joint Communique, issued on November 26, 1947, encapsulates the decision of the two governments to accept respective diplomatic missions "to strengthen the bonds of friendship and mutual interest." Following the historic decision, the two countries opened diplomatic missions in 1948.It is a proud moment, as the goals outlined 75 years ago paved the way for a strong bond of friendship.The upward trajectory of our relations is deeply embedded in people-to-people linkages and frequent high-level contacts at the leadership level. The institution of Bilateral Political Cons...

Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area, Badaber, Peshawar District

16Nov

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Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area, Badaber, Peshawar District

Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area, Badaber, Peshawar DistrictOn 16 November 23, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area, Badaber, Peshawar District, on reported presence of terrorists.Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location as a result of which 4 x terrorists were sent to hell, including a High Value Terrorist (HVT), Terrorist Commander Samiullah @ Shenay, Terrorist Commander Salman @ Ahmed, terrorist Imran @ Muhammad and terrorist Hazrat Umar @ Khalid, who were highly wanted by Law Enforcement Agencies.Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities, including extortion and target killings...

آئی ایم ایف سے اسٹاف لیول معاہدہ طے پانے پر صدر اسلام آباد چیمبر احسن بختاوری کا ردعمل

16Nov

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آئی ایم ایف سے اسٹاف لیول معاہدہ طے پانے پر صدر اسلام آباد چیمبر احسن بختاوری کا ردعمل

آئی ایم ایف سے اسٹاف لیول معاہدہ طے پانے پر صدر اسلام آباد چیمبر احسن بختاوری کا ردعمل. جائزہ مذاکرات کی کامیابی،اسٹاف معاہدے پر وزیر خزانہ اور معاشی ٹیم مبارکباد کی مستحق ہے. آئی ایم ایف مشن کو موجودہ ٹیکس ہدف برقرار رکھنے پر قائل کرنا احسن اقدام ہے رواں مالی سال کی پہلی سہ ماہی میں ایف بی آر نے ریکارڈ ٹیکس کی وصولی کی ہے. زراعت اور پراپرٹیکے شعبے پر نئے ٹیکس عائد کرنے کے بجائے اصلاحات کی جائیں. صفر ٹیکس ریٹرن فائل نہیں ہونے چاہئیں، ایف بی آر اس معاملے پر سوچ بچار کرے حکومت آئی ایم ایف شرائط کے تحت خسارے کا شکار اداروں کی نجکاری پر کام تیز کرے. اسٹاک مارکیٹ میں تاریخی بلندی، ہنڈرڈ انڈیکس کا 56ہزار کی سطح عبور کرناخوش آئند ہے موجودہ معاشی بحران سے نمٹنے کیلئے بزنس کمیونٹی حکومت کے ساتھ کھڑی ہے. معاشی بہتری کیلئے ضروری ہے کہ بزنس کمیونٹی کی مشاورت سے پالیسیاں تشکیل دی جائیں. امید ہے اسٹا...

IMF Mission Chief for Pakistan Mr Nathan Porter and IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan Ms Esther Perez Tuiz called on the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

15Nov

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IMF Mission Chief for Pakistan Mr Nathan Porter and IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan Ms Esther Perez Tuiz called on the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

IMF Mission Chief for Pakistan Mr Nathan Porter and IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan Ms Esther Perez Tuiz called on the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq KakarThe IMF Mission Chief for Pakistan Mr Nathan Porter and IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan Ms Esther Perez Tuiz called on the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar today and apprised him of status of the negotiations held at the technical levels with the team of Government of Pakistan under the First Review of the SBA.Mr. Nathan Porter acknowledged the efforts made by the Government of Pakistan in meeting the various program quarterly targets. He stated that these efforts have resulted in positive conclusion of the technical level talks. He stated that both the teams have had extensive talks on var...