Tag: The Pakistan Times

Foreign Minister’s Visit to Tibet for Attending the Trans-Himalaya Forum for International CooperationAt the special invitation of the Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani is visiting China to participate in the 3rd Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation, being held in Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region, from 4-5 October 2023.The Trans-Himalaya Forum was initiated in 2018 to deepen practical cooperation among regional countries on diverse subjects including geographical connectivity, environmental protection, ecological preservation, and enhancing cultural linkages. The last in-person meeting of the Forum was held in 2019. The theme of this year’s Forum is “Ecological Civilization and Environmental Protection.”During his stay in T...

Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi met with Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz BugtiCaretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi met with Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti The two ministers discussed matters of mutual interest including law and order situation in the country In the meeting, regret was expressed over the loss of precious lives in the recent bomb blasts. There is no place in Pakistan for terrorists and their facilitators, overseeing federal ministers In the meeting, the support of the caretaker government to the Election Commission regarding the elections was also discussed Ministers will provide all possible assistance to the Election Commission in the constitutional responsibility of conducting general elections in the c...

Pakistan condemns Terrorist Attack in TurkiyePakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack targeting the Ministry of Internal Affairs of brotherly Türkiye earlier today. We pray for the swift and complete recovery of those injured in this heinous attack.Pakistan resolutely stands with Türkiye in its fight against the scourge of terrorism. We are confident that with their characteristic grit and determination, the Turkish nation will defeat this menace and emerge ever stronger.Editor: Raja Kamran

Multinational Joint Special Forces Exercise Eternal Brotherhood-IIMultinational Joint Special Forces Exercise Eternal Brotherhood-II has been conducted among Special Forces of Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Turkiye and Uzbekistan in Counter Terrorism domain. Two weeks long Exercise Eternal Brotherhood-II commenced on 17 September 2023 in Barotha.Corps Commander 11 Corps attended the Closing Ceremony as Chief Guest along with Director General Military Training and General Officer Commanding Special Service Group. Besides the Exercising troops; officers from the friendly countries also witnessed the Closing Ceremony. Special Forces of participating countries displayed their professional excellence on the final day.The exercise was aimed at further harnessing the historic military...

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Lahore todayGeneral Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Lahore today and attended meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee along with Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Raza Naqvi.During the Apex Committee meeting, COAS was briefed about overall security situation, including Law Enforcement Actions against electricity and gas theft, hoarding and foreign currency smuggling. Forum was also briefed on measures taken for protection of minorities and progress of operations in Kacha area. The forum also reviewed repatriation of illegal foreign nationals.COAS emphasised “Law Enforcement Actions against spectrum of illegal activities will continue with full force in collaboration with the...

President and British delegation meeting for stopping human rights abuses in KashmirThe President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, and members of the United Kìngdom's Parliament have expressed deep concern over the human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (lIOJK) and the persecution of the minorities in India, and have urged the world to put pressure on India to stop its human rights abuses in IIOJK.This was discussed during a meeting between President Dr Arif Alvi and a delegation of the members of the British Parliament and the representatives of the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK). The delegation, which called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, was led by the Chairman of Labour Friends of Kashmir UK, Shadow Minister Andrew Gwynne. ...

Planning Ministry rejects propaganda against CPECChina and Pakistan are committed to expanding the scope of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to include new areas of cooperation, such as water resources management, climate change and tourism.These areas were already part of the CPEC long _term Plan and both sides agreed during the deliberations before the 11th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) to work out the detailed contours of these projects in upcoming sessions of respective Joint Working Groups (JWGs).The JWGs are technical bodies comprising experts from both sides, who are responsible for conceiving and evaluating project proposals in their respective areas. This is a standard procedure for CPEC projects, and it ensures that all proposals are carefully considered ...

delegation of 3 country heads of international medical humanitarian organization met Chairman NDMA LtG Inam Haider MalikThe delegation of 3 country heads of international medical humanitarian organization, MSF International met Chairman NDMA LtG Inam Haider Malik in his office. The delegation includes MSF Country Heads of France, Belgium, and Holland. Chairman NDMA emphasized the need for enhanced coordination among NGOs/INGOs & National Volunteers. Collaboration between government departments, local/national/Global humanitarian organizations, private sector & Pakistani diaspora was also stressed. MSF delegation appreciated NDMA's plans for building disaster resilience among & agreed to develop a joint DRR training program with focus on gender & child. The meeting co...

Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, chaired a progress review meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, chaired a progress review meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The meeting, held on today at Ministry of Planning, addressed the key areas of interventions as well as progress on vital goals set during the last NEC subcommittee meeting in December 2022. The agenda encompassed:1. SDGs District Scorecards Development by each province 2. District Development plans 3. Quarterly progress on Annual Development Plans (ADPs) aligned with relevant SDGs and other policies, particularly focusing on high-priority areas. 4. Annual Plan of SDGs for 2023-2024 and the pathway forward for 203...

MESSAGE FROM CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ADMIRAL MUHAMMAD AMJAD KHAN NIAZI ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD MARITIME DAY-2023World Maritime Day, a significant reminder of maritime safety, security, and environmental conservation, is marked annually, urging nations to work together for sustainable maritime practices. Under the aegis of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), this year holds special significance as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). Accordingly, this year's theme 'MARPOL at 50 - Our Commitment Goes On' is intended to pay tribute to our efforts under IMO's long history of protecting the environment from pollution through the impact of shipping via a robust regulatory framework and emphasis...