The Pakistan Times - The Pakistan Times

Caretaker Minister for Energy spells out govt strategy to meet energy needs

4Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Caretaker Minister for Energy spells out govt strategy to meet energy needs

Caretaker Minister for Energy spells out govt strategy to meet energy needsCaretaker Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali has spelled out the government strategy to meet the future oil and gas needs in an efficient manner by stepping up hydrocarbon exploration activities in potential areas across the country. “We are coming up with a policy for tight gas, policy for shale gas, we have already announced bids for onshore exploration and in December for offshore exploration,” he said in an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on sidelines of the ADIPEC Conference at Abu Dhabi. He said Pakistan has a strong presence at ADIPEC this year, with around 10 companies from the exploration, oil marketing, and related sectors. “Indeed, it’s a promising start, and on the very first day, we ha...

Remarks by Permanent Representative of Pakistan, Ambassador Munir Akram during the General Debate of Item 25, Advancement of Women

4Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PAKISTAN NEWS

Remarks by Permanent Representative of Pakistan, Ambassador Munir Akram during the General Debate of Item 25, Advancement of Women

Remarks by Permanent Representative of Pakistan, Ambassador Munir Akram during the General Debate of Item 25, Advancement of WomenMr. Chair,Women constitute approximately half of the world's population, and advancement of their rights and their empowerment in all spheres is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goals and socio-economic progress.2.We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his report on improvement in the situation of girls and women in rural areas.Mr. Chair,3.Without achieving the rights of women and girls, we will not achieve the SDGs. Pakistan reaffirms its support to the full, effective and accelerated implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and the outcome of the twenty-third Special Session of the General...

The treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan is unacceptable

4Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PAKISTAN NEWS

The treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan is unacceptable

The treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan is unacceptableThe treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan is unacceptable. The Pakistani side should reconsider its plan in this regard. Afghan refugees have no hand in Pakistan's security problems. As long as the Afghan refugees leave Pakistan willingly and peacefully, they should tolerate the country. Dealing with Afghan immigrants in Pakistan is not acceptable. Pakistan should reconsider its plan in this regard. Afghan immigrants are not involved in the country's security problems. As long as the Afghan immigrants come out of Pakistan on their own accord and slowly, the Pakistani government should be patient until then. Zabih ullah Mujahid Spokes man of Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan.Editor: Raja Kamran

CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE VISITS NATIONAL AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK

4Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PAKISTAN NEWS

CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE VISITS NATIONAL AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK

CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE VISITS NATIONAL AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKChairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, paid a momentous visit to the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), a strategic project led by Pakistan Air Force. The visit aimed to highlight the significance of this cutting-edge initiative and its potential to revolutionize the national landscape in the fields of aerospace, cyber and computing. On his arrival at the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park, the distinguished guest was warmly received by Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. Principal Staff Officers along with high level civil and military officials were also present at the occa...

ISSI launches Special Report on “Human Security Through Development”

3Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PAKISTAN NEWS

ISSI launches Special Report on “Human Security Through Development”

ISSI launches Special Report on “Human Security Through Development”The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) launched a Special Report on "Human Security through Development” today.The Chief Guest on the occasion was Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik. Other discussants included: Ambassador Shafqat Kakakhel, Chairperson BoG, SDPI; Ms. Aisha Khan, Executive Director, Civil Society Coalition for Climate Change; Dr. Aliya Khan, Former Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, QAU, and Mr. Faheem Sardar, Senior Policy Specialist, NSD.In his address, Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Malik emphasized the evolving geopolitical landscape worldwide, where human security challeng...

Apex Committee meeting of the National Action Plan was held today

3Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PAKISTAN NEWS

Apex Committee meeting of the National Action Plan was held today

Apex Committee meeting of the National Action Plan was held todayA meeting of the Apex Committee of the National Action Plan was held today under the chairmanship of the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan. In this meeting, the Chief of Army Staff, the relevant federal ministers, the provincial chief ministers and the heads of all the civil and military agencies under the same roof. There were below. The participants made a comprehensive assessment of the country's internal security situation so that possible challenges can be dealt with in a sustainable manner. Despite all the difficulties, the participants resolved to ensure the implementation of the Constitution and the law as per the expectations of the people.Today's key decisions include the withdrawal of illegal aliens re...

Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf appointed as the new chief of Pakistan Navy

3Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PAKISTAN NEWS

Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf appointed as the new chief of Pakistan Navy

Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf appointed as the new chief of Pakistan NavyChange of command ceremony will be held on 7 October 2023 in Islamabad. Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf will be promoted to the rank of Admiral on October 7, 2023. Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf was commissioned in the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1989.Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf is a graduate of National Defense University Islamabad, US Naval War College and UK's Royal College of Defense Studies. Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf has vast experience of working in key command and staff positions. Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf has served as Commander Pakistan Fleet and Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy. You have held the posts of Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Training and Pers...

America will continue to cooperate with Pakistan on counter-terrorism

3Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PAKISTAN NEWS

America will continue to cooperate with Pakistan on counter-terrorism

America will continue to cooperate with Pakistan on counter-terrorismMatthew Miller, the spokesperson of the US State Department, has condemned the suicide attack in Pakistan, during the press conference and expressed deep sorrow with the victims.He said that we express our deep sympathy for those killed and injured in this attack, Pakistanis have suffered enormous losses due to terrorist attacks, Pakistani people deserve to follow their faith without fear or danger. He said that the US government expresses its condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this incident. Responding to a question as to why the US is not targeting terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan, Matthew Miller said that cooperation with Pakistan on the issue of counter-terrorism is ongoing in ...

بزنس کمیونٹی کی بھرپور خدمت کا سفر جاری رکھیں گے ،عاطف اکرام شیخ

2Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, پاکستان ٹائمز

بزنس کمیونٹی کی بھرپور خدمت کا سفر جاری رکھیں گے ،عاطف اکرام شیخ

اسلام آباد کی بزنس کمیونٹی عاطف اکرام شیخ کی کامیابی کیلئے بھرپور کردار ادا کریگی، احسن ظفر بختاوری نامزدصدارتی امیدوار برائے ایف پی سی سی آئی عاطف اکرام شیخ کی صدر آئی سی سی آئی سے ملاقات یونائیڈ بزنس گروپ کی طرف سے نامزد صدارتی امیدوار برائے فیڈریشن آف پاکستان چیمبر آف کامرس (ایف پی سی سی آئی ) عاطف اکرام شیخ نے صدر اسلام آباد چیمبر آف کامرس و انڈسٹری احسن ظفر بختاوری سے ملاقات کی اور ایف پی سی سی آئی کے الیکشن میں حمایت کے اعلان پر شکریہ ادا کیا ۔ اس موقع پر بزنس کمیونٹی کے مسائل کے حوالے سے مختلف امور پر بھی تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا ۔ عاطف اکرام شیخ نے اس عزم کا اظہار کیا کہ وہ منتخب ہونے کے بعد بزنس کمیونٹی کی بھرپور خدمت کریں گے ۔یونائیٹڈ بزنس گروپ مشکل معاشی حالات میں بزنس کمیونٹی کی نمائندگی کا بھرپور حق ادا کرے گا ۔اس موقع پر صدر اسلام آباد چیمبر آف کامرس احسن ظفر بختاوری نے اس امید ...

Naila Kayani became the first Pakistani woman mountaineer to summit Mount Chu oyu in China

2Oct

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PAKISTAN NEWS

Naila Kayani became the first Pakistani woman mountaineer to summit Mount Chu oyu in China

Naila Kayani became the first Pakistani woman mountaineer to summit Mount Chu oyu in ChinaNaila Kayani became the first Pakistani woman mountaineer to summit Mount Chu oyu in China. Naila Kayani climbed the world's sixth highest peak 'Chayo' in China, which has a height of 8188 meters. Naila Kayani has become the first Pakistani woman mountaineer to climb 10 peaks above 8,000 meters. Naila Kayani and Sarbaz Khan were part of the team to perform today. Pakistan woman climber Naila Kayani has climbed Everest, Gesherburm One, Gesherburm Two, Broad Peak, Nanga Parbat, Annapurna, Lhotse and Manaslu.Editor: Raja Kamran