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Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs presided over a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the CabinetThe Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar presided over a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, today.The meeting was attended by the Caretaker Minister for Privatization, Mr. Fawad Hassan Fawad, Caretaker Minister for Planning and Development, Mr Sami Saeed, Caretaker Adviser to the Prime Minister on Aviation, Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan, Federal Secretaries, and other senior officers from relevant ministries. The meeting considered a single item agenda submitted by the Aviation Division.The Aviation Division submitted a proposal for prov...

Pakistan Observes 76th Anniversary of India’s Occupation of Jammu and Kashmir as ‘Black Day’ Today, the Government and people of Pakistan and the Kashmiri people are observing the 76th anniversary of the Indian troops’ landing in Jammu and Kashmir as a ‘Black Day’.The President, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister, in their special messages on the occasion, have reiterated Pakistan’s unflinching moral, diplomatic and political support to the Kashmir Cause. They have also underscored the need to reverse India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019, which have triggered a process aimed at changing the demographic structure and political landscape of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).The Foreign Minister has addressed letters to the President ...

ISSI holds Seminar titled “October 27, 1947: A Black Day for Humanity”The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a seminar today, titled “October 27, 1947: A Black Day for Humanity.” Dr. Khurram Abbas, Director ISC in his introductory remarks highlighted the significance of this day and the importance of mobilizing the international community to advance the Kashmir cause. Other participants included: Dr. Maria Saifuddin Effendi, Assistant Professor Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, NDU; Mr. Imran Shafiq, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan and International Law Expert; Ambassador Syed Ishtiaq Hussain Andrabi, former Ambassador of Pakistan; Mr. Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, Convener APHC; and Mr. Ilyas Mehmood Nizami, DG South Asia and...

Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Call with Pakistani Caretaker Foreign Minister JilaniActing Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland spoke today with Pakistani Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani to discuss critical issues in the U.S.-Pakistan partnership. Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland and Foreign Minister Jilani discussed our mutual interest in facilitating the safe and timely resettlement of eligible Afghans to the United States. They also agreed on the importance of free and fair elections that are inclusive and held in a manner consistent with Pakistan’s laws. Both the Acting Deputy Secretary and Foreign Minister Jilani discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Acting Deputy Secretary highlighted the United St...

COMMANDER OF THE AIR FORCE & AIR DEFENCE OF UAE VISITS AIR HEADQUARTERS A high level delegation, led by Major General Staff Pilot Ibrahim Nasser Mohamed Al-Alawi, Commander of the Air Force & Air Defence of the United Arab Emirates, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. The meeting covered a wide array of matters pertaining to geo-strategic environment, regional security and the aspect of exploring new avenues to enhance bilateral defence cooperation.On his arrival at Air Headquarters, a smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented guard of honour to Major General Staff Pilot Ibrahim Nasser Mohamed Al-Alawi. He was also introduced to the Principal Staff Officers of...

Participants of National Security Workshop – 25 visited GHQ today Participants of National Security Workshop – 25 visited GHQ today. The Participants were briefed about regional and internal security dynamics and national security environment.Later the participants had an interactive session with General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS).While addressing the participants, COAS said that, “Armed Forces of Pakistan and its security and intelligence setups have fought the menace of Terrorism in an exemplary manner despite sustained and varied support of inimical forces. Success will be ours InshAllah with the continued support of the people of Pakistan”.COAS emphasised that intelligentsia and civil society has greater responsibility to ensure that our people, esp...

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson 26 October 2023Thank you for joining us for the Weekly Briefing.Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani is in Bishkek today where he is leading the Pakistani delegation at the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting. The Council of Heads of Government is the second-highest forum within the SCO, with a primary focus on fostering cooperation among member states in socioeconomic, trade, and financial sectors.Since yesterday, the Foreign Minister has met with the President and Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Vice President of Iran and the Secretary General of SCO. These exchanges covered a wide array of areas of bilateral cooperation and discussion on regional cooperation for mutual prosperity.During th...

Mushahid condemns Western double standards on Gaza Genocide, urges legislation to counter Islamophobia, Pakistan always supported Africa causesSenator Mushahid Hussain, Leader of Pakistan Parliamentary delegation to the annual conference of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) has forcefully condemned Israeli crimes against humanity against the Palestinians and accused its Western supporters of ‘hypocrisy and double standards’. He was addressing the general assembly of the IPU, where he urged legislation to counter Islamophobia as it was divisive, racist and bred violence against Muslims. The IPU comprises 170 member parliaments, in which Pakistan has an active role as elected member of the Executive Council, The Committee on Human Rights of Parliamentarians and the Committee on Peac...

Seminar on “40 Years of Friendship- Past, Present and Future between Republic of Korea and Pakistan”The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (ROK), held a Seminar on “40 Years of Friendship- Past, Present and Future between Republic of Korea and Pakistan” today. Chief Guest on the occasion was Mr. Muhammad Ali, Minister for Energy, Power & Petroleum. Speakers in the inaugural session included Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director, China Pakistan Study Centre ISSI; Ambassador Park Kijun Ambassador of the Republic of Korea; and Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, ISSI.During the Inaugural Session, the Speakers celebrated Pakistan-RoK 40-year diplomatic relationship, while highlighting the myriad facets of the...

Bilateral Army Exercise Series was held between Pakistan and Malaysian Armed ForcesThe Bilateral Army Exercise Series was held between Pakistan and Malaysian Armed Forces. The exercise commenced on 9 October and culminated on 22 October 2023 in Malaysia.The exercise was based on 2 stages, namely Cross Training Exercise and Field Training Exercise. The exercise has greatly benefited both the Malaysian and Pakistan Army to strengthen bilateral relations and establish friendly relations amongst officers and members of both countries by exchanging ideas, knowledge and skills.Editor: Raja Kamran