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12Nov

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Joint Naval Exercise Sea Guardian-3

The largest-ever joint naval exercise between China and Pakistan began in Pakistan on Saturday as the two countries continue to strengthen their capabilities to jointly protect strategic sea lanes and regional peace and stability, senior officials said on Sunday.The joint naval exercise Sea Guardian-3 began on Saturday morning with an opening ceremony at the Karachi Naval Shipyard. Participating Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) naval forces include the Type 052D guided-missile destroyer Zibo and the Type 054A guided-missile destroyers Jingzhou and Linyi. As part of the common goal of jointly responding to threats to maritime security, nine-day exercises in the waters and airspace of the North Arabian Sea will include training including formation maneuvers, VBSS (Visit, Board, Sea...

سی ڈی اے اور ایم سی آئی تاجر برادری کے مسائل کو ترجیحی بنیادوں پر حل کریں

12Nov

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سی ڈی اے اور ایم سی آئی تاجر برادری کے مسائل کو ترجیحی بنیادوں پر حل کریں

سی ڈی اے اور ایم سی آئی تاجر برادری کے مسائل کو ترجیحی بنیادوں پر حل کریں۔ احسن بختاوری تاجر برادری کی سہولت کیلئے جلد ون ونڈو سہولت فراہم کر دی جائے گی۔ رانا محمد وقاص انور مسائل پر بات چیت کیلئے ایم سی آئی کے وفد کا اسلام آباد چیمبر آف کامرس کا دورہ. اسلام آباد چیمبر آف کامرس اینڈ انڈسٹری کے صدر احسن ظفر بختاوری نے کہا کہ تاجر برادری سی ڈی اے اور ایم سی آئی کے ٹیکس ریونیو میں سب سے زیادہ کردار ادا کر رہی ہے لہذا انہوں نے اس بات پر زور دیا کہ دونوں ادارے کاروباری طبقے کے مسائل ترجیحی بنیادوں پر حل کر کے کاروباری سرگرمیوں کے فروغ میں ان کی بھرپور معاونت کریں۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ پاکستان اس وقت ایک مشکل معاشی صورتحال سے گزر رہا ہے اور تمام متعلقہ سرکاری محکمے کاروباری سرگرمیوں کے بہتر فروغ میں بزنس کمیونٹی کے ساتھ مکمل تعاون کریں جس سے معاشی مشکلات کو کم کرنے میں مدد ملے گی۔ان خیالات کا اطہا...

ICCI urges CDA and MCI to address key issues of business community

12Nov

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ICCI urges CDA and MCI to address key issues of business community

Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said that the business community is the major contributor to tax revenue generation and emphasized that CDA and MCI should facilitate them in promoting business activities. He said that Pakistan is going through a difficult economic situation and all concerned government departments should facilitate the business community in business promotion that will help make the economy self-sustainable. He said this while talking to Rana Muhammad Waqas Anwar, Chief Officer, MCI during his visit to ICCI along with Yasir Farhad DMA and Rana Waqas Director Revenue. Ahsan Bakhtawari said that providing clean drinking water and other facilities is the basic responsibility of a municipality and urged that CDA and MCI sh...

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Participates in the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit

11Nov

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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Participates in the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Participates in the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar led the Pakistan delegation to the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit, held in Riyadh today. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Foreign Secretary Mohammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi accompanied the Prime Minister.The Extraordinary Summit has been convened to discuss the unprecedented Israeli aggression and the deepening humanitarian situation in occupied Palestine.In his statement, the Prime Minister strongly condemned incessant and brutal Israeli aggression and the inhumane blockade of Gaza that has resulted in death, destruction and displacement. He stressed that the Israeli occupation forces were in clear violation of internation...

Minister of State for Tourism, Wasi Shah, and Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Sandiaga Salahuddin, Forge Historic Ties at World Travel Mart in London

11Nov

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Minister of State for Tourism, Wasi Shah, and Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Sandiaga Salahuddin, Forge Historic Ties at World Travel Mart in London

Minister of State for Tourism, Wasi Shah, and Indonesia's Minister of Tourism, Sandiaga Salahuddin, Forge Historic Ties at World Travel Mart in London Minister Wasi Shah's dynamic participation and strategic engagements during the 3-day World Travel Mart in London have resonated positively with the Pakistani community. Notably, the pivotal meeting with Indonesia's Minister of Tourism, Sandiaga Salahuddin, at the Pakistan Pavilion marked a significant milestone.Upon Salahuddin Sandiaga's arrival, Minister Wasi Shah and the entire Pakistan Pavilion extended a warm welcome. The subsequent discussions, described as memorable and historic, emphasized the potential for fostering new avenues of tourism collaboration between Pakistan and Indonesia.Minister Wasi Shah underscored the impor...

Caretaker Prime Minister’s Meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

11Nov

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Caretaker Prime Minister’s Meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Caretaker Prime Minister’s Meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today on the sidelines of ongoing Joint Arab- Islamic Extraordinary Summit to discuss the latest situation caused by the aggression of the Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinians both in Gaza and West Bank.Prime Minister Kakar appreciated the role and efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the sagacious leadership of the His Highness the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, for promoting the Palestinian cause. He thanked the Saudi leadership for the timely initiat...

Fixing the Economy is the key Priority of the Government Punjab Law Minister

11Nov

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Fixing the Economy is the key Priority of the Government Punjab Law Minister

Kanwar Muhammad Dilshad, Punjab’s Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs said that fixing the economic problems is the top priority of the government and all possible measures are being taken to revive the economy. He said that the business community is the key stakeholder in the economic development of the country and the government is determined to provide them maximum facilitation in business development. He assured that he would play a role in taking up the key issues of the business community at relevant forums for their early redress so that they can promote businesses with ease. He said this while addressing as chief guest at a Business Networking Lunch organized by the former MNA Kanwar Qutbuddin Khan in honor of Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce ...

Bilateral Exercise Sea Guardian 2023 between Pakistan and China Naval Forces started in Karachi

11Nov

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Bilateral Exercise Sea Guardian 2023 between Pakistan and China Naval Forces started in Karachi

Bilateral Exercise Sea Guardian 2023 between Pakistan and China Naval Forces started in KarachiNaval and aircraft, submarine and marine forces of Pakistan and China will participate in the exercise. Chinese Navy Commander Rear Admiral Liang Yang was the chief guest at the opening ceremony.Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi was also present on the occasion. Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi appreciated the strategic relationship between the naval forces of Pakistan and China. The conduct of exercise Sea Guardian will enhance the joint operations capabilities of the navies of the two countries. The Chinese commander expressed his determination to increase professionalism and achieve positive results from the bilateral exercise.On the arrival of ...

Caretaker Prime Minister meets Palestinian President in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

10Nov

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Caretaker Prime Minister meets Palestinian President in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar today met with President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two leaders are attending the Extraordinary Summit of the OIC convened to discuss the dire situation in occupied Palestine resulting from the aggression of the Israeli occupation forces both in Gaza and the West Bank.The Prime Minister conveyed unflinching solidarity of Pakistan with the Palestinian people. He strongly denounced the indiscriminate use of force by Israeli occupation forces and bombing of hospitals, refugee camps, schools and residential buildings, resulting in the loss of more than ten thousand precious lives and forced displacement of Palestinian families.President Abbas appreciated Pakistan’s expression of solidarity in this difficult time ...

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram On Behalf of the Like-Minded Group at the Informal Consultations on Preparations for the Summit of the Future

10Nov

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Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram On Behalf of the Like-Minded Group at the Informal Consultations on Preparations for the Summit of the Future

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram On Behalf of the Like-Minded Group at the Informal Consultations on Preparations for the Summit of the Future Co-Facilitators,1. I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of a Like-Minded Group of delegations: Algeria, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Islamic Republic of Iran, Libya, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and my own delegation, Pakistan. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the Group of 77 & China.2. At the outset, we are gravely concerned with the situation in the Middle East. In accordance with the resolution adopted by the resumed 10th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on 27th October, we call for an immediate...