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USIP International Conference “Navigating Peace & Security in the Region & Beyond: Pakistan’s Role”The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is hosting a two-day International Conference on “Navigating Peace & Security in the Region & Beyond: Pakistan’s Role.” The two-day international conference brings together an amalgamation of academics and practitioners from around the world. The Conference stretches over two days and has six diverse working sessions focusing on Afghanistan, the Middle East, Pakistan-US bilateral ties, counterterrorism, regional peace and security as well as non-traditional security challenges.Ambassador As...

The process of registration of the Istehkam Pakistan Party has been completed, the Election Commission of Pakistan The process of registration of the Istehkam Pakistan Party has been completed, the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued the notification for the registration of the Istehkam Pakistan Party. After the registration in the Election Commission, the Istehkam Pakistan Party became eligible to contest the elections, the Election Commission accepted all the details submitted by the Istehkam Pakistan Party, the Election Commission accepted the intra-party elections of the Istehkam Pakistan Party. It should be noted that the Istehkam Pakistan Party is a new political party of Pakistan founded by the former head of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Jahangir Tareen. The name of the party ...

212 items were banned from being taken to Afghanistan through transit tradeMinistry of Commerce has issued an SRO to ban goods through transit trade. Items will not be allowed to be transported to Afghanistan under the Afghan Transit Trade Agreement.17 types of cloth, tires of all types of vehicles will be banned. Tea leaf is also included in the prohibited items.Dozens of items used in cosmetics and toilet are also banned. Nuts, dry and fresh fruits will also be banned in Afghanistan. Home appliances, fridge, refrigerator, air conditioner, juicer, mixer blender are also banned. The ban will not apply to goods lying at ports and goods arriving through international aid.Sub-Editor: Arslan

PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar inaugurated the newly established state of the art 'National Emergencies Operation Center' (NEOC) at NDMA HeadquartersCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar inaugurated the newly established state of the art 'National Emergencies Operation Center' (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters in Islamabad today.The Prime Minister lauded the establishment of NEOC that will help in coordinated efforts to not only manage the natural disasters in the future, but will help in disaster risk reduction and mitigation of damages. Emphasizing the importance of disaster resilient infrastructure and policy framework, the Prime Minister said that despite being one of the least contributors of carbon emissions globally, Pakistan is one of the top countries affected by climate change...

Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq KakarIn the meeting, the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir paid tribute to caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar for raising his voice for Kashmiris in the United Nations General Assembly. We Kashmiris are grateful to you for exposing the atrocities committed in Indian Occupied Kashmir to the world. Azad Kashmir Prime Minister.Pakistan is with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters in every way in their struggle for self-determination. Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar. Pakistan will continue to provide political, moral and diplomatic support to its Kashmiri brothers and sisters. Prime Minister The Kashmir issue is the unfinished agenda of the partition of India. Prime Minister. Unt...

Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Caretaker Minister for Planning Development & Special InitiativesCountry Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Caretaker Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed on Thursday to discuss the progress and implementation projects for rehabilitation and reconstruction in the flood effected areas. Secretary Awais Manzur Sumra and senior officials of the Ministry attended the meeting.During the meeting, the current status of project implementation was also reviewed. Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Sami Saeed, expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support provided by the World Bank. He gave instructions to the relevant implementing authorities t...

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 05 October 2023Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani is currently in China at the special invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi for participation in the Third Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation being held in Tibet Autonomous Region from 4-5 October 2023. Initiated in 2018, the Trans-Himalaya Forum serves as a platform for regional countries to strengthen practical cooperation in connectivity, environmental preservation, ecological conservation, and the bolstering of cultural ties. This year's theme is "Ecological Civilization and Environmental Protection."This morning, the Foreign Minister delivered the keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of the Trans-Himalaya Forum. In his address, he ...

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Islamabad issued advisory regarding Prevention & Control of Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)Viral Conjunctivitis cases surge has been witnessed in some parts of the country since past few weeks. The purpose of this advisory is to provide health information for mitigating the risk factors associated with transmission of disease. It is imperative to undertake immediate and long-term preventive measures, National Institute of Health issued advisory to alert and sensitize the health professionals to be vigilant and timely detect and treat the cases of viral Conjunctivitis and prevent its further transmission in the community.According to the advisory, Viral conjunctivitis, also called "pink eye" is a highly contagious acute conjunctival infection usua...

Masood Khan visits US Foreign Service Institute, interacts with designated US diplomats for Pakistan“The foremost priority in Pak-US ties is to sustain the relationship and to take it to a higher level,” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. “Regional stability and socio-economic development through a strong economic partnership remains the core priority of the two countries,” he said. Ambassador Masood Khan made these remarks while addressing US Foreign Service Officers who are undergoing 32-weeks long Urdu language and Culture Training at Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of the United States at Washington DC. Addressing a batch of over 16 Foreign Service Officers who have been selected for their postings to the US Embassy in Islamabad and various US Consulates in Pakis...

6th Apex Committee Meeting of SIFCSpecial Investment Facilitation Council (SFIC) convened 6th meeting of its Apex Committee today to review various initiatives being spearheaded through the SIFC forum. The meeting was chaired by the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and was attended by Chief of Army Staff, members of the Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers and high level government officials. The ministries apprised the forum about the practical steps undertaken during the last one month to improve business and investment environment in the Country. The Committee also reviewed major macro-economic issues affecting the investment climate including inordinate delays in restructuring/ privatisation of cash bleeding State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The Committee also reso...