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The UK Marks King Charles III’s Birthday with Climate Themed Event

15Nov

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The UK Marks King Charles III’s Birthday with Climate Themed Event

Keeping the Climate Conversation on Track.The UK Marks King Charles III’s Birthday with Climate Themed Event. The British High Commission in Islamabad hosted the first ‘King’s Birthday Party’ since 1951, marking His Majesty, King Charles III’s 75th birthday. Utilised as a ‘national day’ by the UK, the event had an environment and climate change theme. This was reflective of both the King’s interests and the high priority given to this work by the UK. Speaking to an audience of over 700 high profile attendees, including the Chief Guest Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, outlined the depth of UK-Pakistani cooperation on the environment and climate change. Noting that since the 2022 floods, the UK has more than doubled inve...

Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Kiri Machan Khel, Tank District

15Nov

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Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Kiri Machan Khel, Tank District

Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Kiri Machan Khel, Tank DistrictOn night 14/15 November 23, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Kiri Machan Khel, Tank District, on reported presence of terrorists.During conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists, as a result of which seven terrorists were sent to hell. Terrorists hideouts were also busted during the operation.Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities including recent target killings of Police in Tank and surrounding areas.Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists foun...

Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises Approves Revised Policy

15Nov

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Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises Approves Revised Policy

Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises Approves Revised PolicyCaretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Dr. Shamshad Akhtar chaired the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State Owned Enterprises, today. The meeting was attended by all members of the Committee as well as Chairman SECP, Federal Secretaries, and other senior officers from the relevant ministries. As par the directions from the previous meeting of the CCoSOEs, the State-Owned Enterprises (Ownership and Management) Policy, 2023, was re-submitted to the committee for review, after incorporation of feedback received from the members of the committee. The Committee reviewed the changes incorporated in the draft, and recommended the revised policy for the approval of the Cabinet. This po...

Wars and conflicts resulting in the massacre of innocent people: President Dr Arif Alvi

15Nov

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Wars and conflicts resulting in the massacre of innocent people: President Dr Arif Alvi

Wars and conflicts resulting in the massacre of innocent people: President Dr Arif AlviPresident Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said with wars and conflicts resulting in the massacre of innocent people, the world needed a unified approach to saving humanity from the violence of the powerful. “Power of intellect should be the world order taking precedence over the violent forces which quash the spirit of humanity and justice,” he said at the Annual Margalla Dialogue 2023. The event themed ‘Evolving world environment: Charting the course of our future’ gathered diplomats, thinkers, and intellectuals from various countries. President Alvi said dehumanizing people had become a norm in the world where vested interests prevailed over humanity. War, he said, was not a solution to resolve any con...

Main Line One (ML-1) project of Pakistan Railways is an important part of CPEC

15Nov

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Main Line One (ML-1) project of Pakistan Railways is an important part of CPEC

Main Line One (ML-1) project of Pakistan Railways is an important part of CPECA review meeting on the Main Line One (ML-1) project was held today in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar.Supervisory Federal Ministers Shamshad Akhtar, Sami Saeed, Adviser to Prime Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Special Assistant Jahanzeb Khan and Mutala senior officials participated in the meeting. The meeting was informed about the various stages of completion of the ML-1 project and the constructive goals. The meeting was told that the planning regarding the project is in the final stages while the foundation stone of the project will be laid at the beginning of next year.Prime Minister said Main Line One (ML-1) project of Pakistan Railways is an important...

Important meeting of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Balochistan has started

15Nov

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Important meeting of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Balochistan has started

Important meeting of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Balochistan has startedThe important meeting of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Balochistan has started. Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Nawaz Sharif is presiding over the meeting.The organizational issues of the party are being reviewed in the meeting. Consultation on preparations in Balochistan regarding general elections.Consideration is also given to making the party stronger and more active in Balochistan.Editor: Raja Kamran

Former Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) met with former Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani

15Nov

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Former Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) met with former Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani

Former Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) met with former Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan RaisaniFormer Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Shahbaz Sharif met with Chief of Sarwan tribe and former Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani. Nawabzada Haji Lashkari Khan Raisani was also present in the meeting. Former Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and other leaders also participated in the meetingIn the meeting, the general political situation and the issues of the elections were discussed. Nawab Aslam Khan Raisani welcomed Shahbaz Sharif on his arrival and expressed his best wishes.Shahbaz Sharif wants to work together for the development of Balochistan. Shahbaz Sharif said Balochistan is the basis of development of Pak...

Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) on 15-17 November 2023

15Nov

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Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) on 15-17 November 2023

Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) on 15-17 November 2023A 62-member delegation of Pakistani fintech companies is attending the annual Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) on 15-17 November 2023. These companies include ten finalists of Sprint Pakistan Hackathon launched in eight cities of Pakistan from 18th September to 24 October 2023, by the Bank of Punjab, in collaboration with Digibop, Pakistan High Commission, Singapore, Elevandi Singapore, Singapore Fintech Association and Apix Singapore. Invent Global, an exhibition experience provider, is leading another group of 7 Pakistani fintechs who are setting up a pavilion at SFF. The High Commission arranged the delegation’s visits to Google, Meta and Stripe in Singapore. They were given briefings on the ongoing and future plans of these ...

Art Competition on Child Rights Award Ceremony Celebrates Youth Creativity and Advocacy

14Nov

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Art Competition on Child Rights Award Ceremony Celebrates Youth Creativity and Advocacy

Color of Dreams Art Competition on Child Rights Award Ceremony Celebrates Youth Creativity and Advocacy In a ceremony filled with warmth, creativity, and dedication, the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) celebrated the award ceremony for the 'Color of Dreams: Embassy of Spain’s Art Competition on Child Rights.' The event, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, marked a significant step towards raising awareness about child rights in Pakistan. The ceremony, held at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, brought together distinguished guests, including Ambassadors, Excellencies, Senators, children, civil society and child rights activist, all united in their commitment to championing the cause of children's rights. His Excellency Mr. Jose Antoni...

Book Talk on “Collected Works on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy” by Dr. Huma Baqai

14Nov

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Book Talk on “Collected Works on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy” by Dr. Huma Baqai

Book Talk on "Collected Works on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy" by Dr. Huma Baqai The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), organized a book talk on Dr. Huma Baqai’s book titled “Collected Works on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.” The discussants at the Book Talk included: Ambassador Tehmna Janjua, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan; Ambassador Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan; and Ambassador Abdul Basit, Pakistan’s Former High Commissioner to India. The discussion was also attended by academics, practitioners, former and current Pakistani diplomats and officials, experts from think tanks, students, and members of the diplomatic corps based in Islamabad.In her introductory remarks, Dr....