Tag: The Pakistan Times

Pakistan-US relationship is a common good for the two countries, regional stability and international peace and security,” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United StatesAmbassador Masood Khan made these remarks at Connecticut World Affairs Council during his two-day visit to the state of Connecticut. The event was well attended by audience with diverse background including intellectuals, members of think-tank community, entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, professionals, business leaders and students. Masood Khan said that Pak-US relationship has a bright future and both the sides were working cohesively to make this relationship work. “We will take it to a higher stature,” he resolved. The Ambassador said that the two sides would continue to concentrate on security dimensions of thei...

Capitalizing the potential of CPEC crucial for expanding clean energy and access to green finance, ExpertsLeveraging time-tested diplomatic ties with China can mobilize the much-needed investment for expanding affordable and clean energy access in Pakistan, stressed Chinese and Pakistani experts, at a seminar titled “High Level Symposium on “Renewable Energy Collaboration under CPEC: A Diplomatic Discourse”. The seminar was organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Pakistan-China Institute here today. Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director, SDPI remarked that climate crisis amplified by consistent use of dirty fuels impacts global community without any distinction of geography and economic conditions. While countries are responding to climate crisis by emba...

ISSI launches book on “Pakistan’s Strategic Frontiers”A new book, entitled “Pakistan’s Strategic Frontiers” was launched at a ceremony at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI). This was the third edited volume put together by ISSI’s Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East, and Africa (CAMEA).The Chief Guest on the occasion was the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Ambassador Syrus Sajjad Qazi, and the Keynote address was delivered by Ambassador Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan. Other speakers included: Director General ISSI, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood; Director CAMEA, Ms. Amina Khan; Mr. Martin Mader, Head of the Asia Pacific Department, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES); Prof. Muresan Liviu, President EuroDefense Romania; Ambassador (R) Riffat M...

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Reaffirms Commitment to Green ShippingToday in Karachi, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Government of Pakistan and the port and shipping industry to develop a national action. This plan will encourage more sustainable shipping practices to prevent global climate change and enhance Pakistan’s trade competitiveness. U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer co-hosted the second Green Shipping roundtable with Office of the Prime Minister Political Secretary and Chairman for Strategic Reforms Unit Hussain Islam and Ministry of Maritime Affairs Director General for Ports and Shipping Alia Shahid. Together they underlined the need for immediate and collective action to address climate change.Mr. Schofer delivered keynote r...

Ambassador-designate to explore new avenues for Pakistan’s trade with IraqAhsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that Pakistan wants to strengthen its bilateral trade and investment relations with Iraq in the traditional and non-traditional sectors that would be mutually beneficial for both countries and Pakistan embassy in Iraq should cooperate with the business community in achieving this goal. He said this while talking to Muhammad Zeeshan Ahmed, Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Iraq during his Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). Ahsan Bakhtawari said that Pakistan and Iraq have good potential to develop strong cooperation in diverse fields including trade & industry, agriculture, tourism, energy, health, defenc...

A delegation from the Senate of Pakistan led by Leader of the House is visiting Geneva to attend the World Trade Organization’s Public ForumA delegation from the Senate of Pakistan led by Leader of the House, Senator Ishaq Dar, comprising Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Senator Syed Muzaffar Hussain Shah and Senator Kamran Murtaza is visiting Geneva to attend the World Trade Organization’s Public Forum at the invitation of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).   The delegation held a meeting with the Director General International Labour Organization (ILO) and former Prime Minister of Togo Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo at the ILO Headquarters, Geneva.   Director General Huongbo appreciated the active engagement of Pakistan with ILO and thanked the delegation for the opportunity to have a candid di...

An explosion near a vehicle of JUI leader Hafiz HamdullahAn explosion near a vehicle at Mustang/ Balochistan. JUI leader Hafiz Hamdullah was targeted in the Mustang blast.Many people including Mustang, Hafiz Hamdullah were injured. Mastung, Hafiz Hamdullah and other injured are being admitted to Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Memorial Hospital.Editor: Raja Kamran 

Inaugural meeting of the Joint Committee under the Green Framework Engagement b/w Pakistan and DenmarkTo kick start the implementation of the Green Framework Engagement between Pakistan and Denmark, Ministry of Foreign Affairs today hosted the first (inaugural) meeting of the ‘Joint Committee’. From Pakistan side, it was chaired by Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, Additional Secretary (UN&ED). The Danish side was led by Ambassador Jakob Linulf, Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad.The Joint Committee was also attended by representatives of Pakistan’s relevant technical Ministries and Departments, including those at provincial level.Both sides welcomed the Green Framework Engagement and resolved to take concrete steps to translate it into practical cooperation, particularly in the ...