Tag: The Pakistan Times

British High Commissioner gifts state-of-the-art airport security scanners to PakistanBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE attended a ceremony to handover two airport security scanners today.With over 1.6 million people of Pakistani heritage in the UK making up every part of British society, we have a special and ever-growing special bond. Hundreds of thousands of people travel between the UK and Pakistan every year, proof of the hugely significant UK-Pakistan people-to-people relationship. Air links are of vital importance for trade between the UK and Pakistan and the diaspora.UK funding of £164,000 (60 million Rupees) has provided two state-of-the-art screening units for Karachi and Lahore airports to detect illicit items in passenger baggage. This technology wil...

Meeting regarding the country's economy under the chairmanship of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq KakarMeeting regarding the country's economy under the chairmanship of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar. In the meeting, the Prime Minister was informed about the recent indicators of the country's economy and the current situation of the country's economy was reviewed. Consultation regarding formulation of effective strategy to prevent smuggling of various items in the meeting. The current progress of barter trade with Iran was reviewed in the meeting. The representatives of the business community have assured the Prime Minister of full cooperation with the caretaker government for the recovery of the country's economy. Detailed discussion on prevention of illegal b...

Ambassador European Union Dr. Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Ahmad Irfan AslamAmbassador European Union Dr. Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Ahmad Irfan Aslam on 31st august 2023. Issues of mutual interest were discussed between the two sides. The ambassador congratulated the Law Minister on assuming charge as Federal Minister for Law and Justice. EU Ambassador talked about GSP Plus status of Pakistan and shared the latest numbers regarding trade and imports. According to latest numbers the overall trade has increased by 77 percent and imports have increased by 44 percent. Law minister said that Pakistan values its relations with European Union and the GSP plus status that EU has given to Pakistan. Dr. Riina Kionka also talked a...

Pakistan Navy and British Royal Navy conduct joint naval exercise White Star in the Arabian SeaPakistan Navy ships PNS Aslat and PNS Timur while Royal Navy ship HMS Lancaster participated in the naval exercise. Maritime patrol aircraft of Pakistan Navy, aircraft of Pakistan Air Force and helicopters of Royal Navy also participated in the exercise. Various naval operations were demonstrated during the exercise. British Royal Navy Deputy Commander for Combined Maritime Forces participating in the exercise met with senior officers of Pakistan Navy. These naval exercises are a manifestation of Pakistan Navy's commitment to regional peace and stability.Editor: Raja Kamran

2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting on “Safety and Security of Peacekeepers”Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,I am truly honoured and delighted to welcome you here in Islamabad, as we gather for Day Two of the third UN peacekeeping preparatory meeting in the run up to the December Ministerial Conference. My sincere gratitude goes to our co-host, Japan, for their invaluable contributions and inputs. I also wish to express my deep appreciation to the United Nations Secretariat, especially the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the Department of Operational Support (DOS), the Office of the UN Police Advisor, as well as all the delegates from the Member States present here today. Your active engageme...

Newly Appointed Iranian Ambassador H. E. Reza Amiri-Moghaddam Calls on Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Mr. Sami SaeedThe newly appointed Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, His Excellency Mr.Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Mr. Sami Saeed. Chief Economist Dr. Nadeem Javaid, Senior Joint Secretary Mr. Muazzam Ali and Chief Foreign Aid Mr. Zaroor Khan also attended the meeting.Both sides discussed various avenues of collaboration between the two nations including bilateral trade, CPEC, cooperation in energy and economic sectors.During the meeting, Minister Saeed warmly welcomed Ambassador Amiri-Moghaddam to Pakistan and extended his felicitation on assuming his responsibilit...

PRIME MINISTER ATTENDS THE DEBRIEF OF PAKISTAN NAVY WAR GAME SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR- IX*PMO Press Wing No 259/2023**Prime Minister's Office* (Press Wing)Karachi: 30th August, 2023.The debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s war game SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR IX was held at Karachi. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Upon arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.Speaking at the occasion, the Prime Minister emphasized the significance of war games in validating naval war plans in sync with military and national security policy while also exploring operational concepts and refining deployment strategies. He lauded the well deliberated plans of the Force Commanders and the insightful analy...

General Syed Asim Munir COAS, visited Tilla Field Firing Ranges near JhelumGeneral Syed Asim Munir COAS, visited Tilla Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum today. COAS witnessed Field Fire and Battle Drills. On arrival, COAS was briefed on training objectives set for the exercise with a view to validate operational readiness of the formation in challenging environment.COAS appreciated the synergy displayed by Airforce, Army Aviation and ground troops in execution of various operational drills. COAS praised the troops for their combat proficiency and offensive spirit. He also appreciated high morale and battle worthiness of the troops. Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander 4 Corps.Editor: Raja Kamran

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome at the Asia Foundation’s “Reflective Session on Gender Based Violence Reduction”Ambassador Blome: Dr. Zia ul Haq, Director General of the Islamic Research Institute Thank you; Mr. Rana Abdul Majeed, Prosecutor General of Punjab; Mr. Haris Qayum, Representative of the Asia Foundation; Dr. Samza Fatima; colleagues and friends. Aa- salaam – alai- kum. Good morning.It is a great honor to join you to reflect on lessons learned and progress made in the effort to combat gender-based violence. In Pakistan, and around the world, alarming rates of gender-based violence demand our collective action and attention. Women and girls continue to face discrimination, harassment, and violence solely based on their gender. This is a violation of their basic human right...