Tag: The Pakistan Times

(ISSI) and (IPIS) held Annual Dialogue on bilateral and regional issuesThe Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and Iran’s Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) held Annual Dialogue on bilateral and regional issues today. The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) facilitated this dialogue.The distinguished speakers included Dr. Muhammad Hassan Shaykh al-Islami, Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran and President IPIS; Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Dr. Omid Babelian, Research Fellow IPIS; Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, Ambassador Hamid Reza Arshadi, Senior Research Fellow, IPIS, Ambassador Riffat Masood, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran; and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman ISSI.The dialogue was divided into t...

COMMANDER TURKISH AIR FORCE VISITS AIR HEADQUARTERS A delegation led by General Ziya Cemal Kadioğlu, Commander Turkish Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. The meeting covered a wide array of matters related to geo-strategic situation, progress of current joint ventures and exploration of further avenues of collaboration in the aviation industry. The discussion also involved an exchange of insight from both dignitaries on the operational training of their respective air forces in the backdrop of PAF's on-going mega aerial exercise, Indus Shield 2023 which is being witnessed by dignitaries from around the globe. Both the commanders also agreed to explore further avenues of bilateral cooperation incl...

Keynote Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the Opening Ceremony Of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International CooperationYour Excellencies Heads of State and Government,Heads of International Organizations,Representatives of Various Countries,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen,Friends,Today, we are meeting here for the opening ceremony of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF). On behalf of the Chinese government and Chinese people and in my own name, I wish to extend a very warm welcome to you all! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) I proposed. The BRI, drawing inspiration from the ancient Silk Road and focusing on enhancing connec...

Pak-US Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation renewed till Oct 2028In a significant development, Pakistan and the United States today extended the Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between the two countries for another five years with sharing of diplomatic note between the officials of the two governments. Ambassador Masood Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, and Jason Donovan, Director Office of Science and Technology Cooperation in Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES/STC), US Department of State, witnessed the ceremony. Mr. Muhammad Saad Ahmed, on behalf of Government of Pakistan, and Ms. Michelle Sheckells from the U.S. State Department exchanged the documents. The purposes of the Agreement are to stre...

Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli attack on a hospital in GazaPakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the Israeli attack on Al-Ahly Al-Mamadany Hospital in Gaza resulting in hundreds of casualties. Attacking a hospital, where civilians were seeking shelter and emergency treatment is inhumane and indefensible. The indiscriminate targeting of civilian population and facilities is a grave violation of international law and constitutes war crimes.We call on the international community to take urgent measures to bring an immediate end to the Israeli bombardment and siege of Gaza and the impunity with which Israeli authorities have operated in the last few days.Editor: Raja Kamran

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar Haq Kakar met with Russian President Vladimir PutinBeijing, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar Haq Kakar and Russian President Vladimir Putin met. Russian President said It is important to ensure security for the economic development of the region, Russia is taking measures for global food security, President Putin Russia plans to provide free grain to the poorest African countries. The Russian President wants to expand cooperation with Pakistan in various fields. Caretaker prime minister said Pakistan and Russia have the same stand for counter-terrorism. Bilateral cooperation is also important for peace and stability in Afghanistan. I have visited Russia as a senator. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar will welcome Russian investors in the ene...

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over the 260th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ, todayParticipants offered Fateha for the Shuhadas of Mastung, Hangu and Zhob incidents during the Holy month of Rabi’ al-Awwal. Forum also paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices being continuously offered by the Security Forces & LEAs in defence of the motherland while fighting the menace of terrorism.Participants resolved that all terrorists, their facilitators and abettors, working on the behest of hostile forces to destabilise Pakistan will be dealt with unflinching resolve of the state.Forum was briefed on prevalent geo-strategic environment, challenges to the national security and own strategy in response to evolving threat.Foru...

Caretaker Prime Minister attends an Interactive Roundtable on CPECCaretaker Prime Minister today presided over an interactive roundtable on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Beijing. The roundtable was attended by a number of academics, scholars and researchers from notable Chinese think tanks and academic institutions. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister shared Pakistan’s vision of CPEC rooted in its desire for regional connectivity and sustainable development. He also outlined the critical role of CPEC in upgrading the socio-economic landscape of Pakistan over the last ten years. The Prime Minister emphasized that CPEC was an important pillar in Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which was based on mutual understanding and respect.No...