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Training course for assessors of productivity specialists certification programme inaugurated
4Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Training course for assessors of productivity specialists certification programme inaugurated

The National Productivity Organization (NPO), Pakistan, in partnership with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has announced the commencement of an International Training Course for Assessors of the Productivity Specialists Certification Program. Scheduled from September 4th to September 8th, 2023, this event was inaugurated at a local hotel in Islamabad.This essential training program is set to welcome 17 esteemed overseas participants representing 10 APO member countries, alongside 5 local participants. The course curriculum will be expertly delivered by renowned international resource speakers hailing from Singapore, Malaysia, and Mongolia. The primary objectives of this intensive workshop are to nurture and equip proficient assessors within Na...
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President approves reconstitution of National Economic Council
1Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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President approves reconstitution of National Economic Council

President approves reconstitution of National Economic CouncilPresident Dr Arif Alvi on Friday approved reconstitution of the National Economic Council (NEC)-a constitutional entity responsible for evaluating the country's economic condition and devising strategies to promote equitable development and regional balance.The president approved the reconstitution of the 13-member body by exercising Article 156 of the Constitution.The Council would be led by Prime Minister with chief ministers of all the provinces and representatives of caretaker governments of the federal government and the provincial governments as its members.According to a statement issued by the President House press wing, caretaker minister for power, industry, commerce and investment S.M. Tanvir would b...
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Passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard’s 43rd Basic Recruit Training Course
1Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard’s 43rd Basic Recruit Training Course

Passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard's 43rd Basic Recruit Training CourseCaretaker Interior Minister Senator Sarfaraz Bugti Friday while reiterating the resolve for the elimination of terrorism from the country said that all possible measures would be taken for maintaining peace to achieve the goals of development and prosperity of the nation. The minister, while addressing the passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard's 43rd Basic Recruit Training Course here, said that valiant nations face difficult situations gallantly and Pakistani nation's unwavering resolve against violence and terrorism could not be shattered. "Terrorists wanted to impose their extremist ideology on 240 million people of Pakistan by violence and acts of intimidation but we will not surrender and enc...
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Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA)
1Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA)

Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA)Today, the Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA). The meeting was chaired by Hon'ble Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. Members Election Commission, Secretary ECP and other senior officers also attended the meeting.From the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Ms. Fehmida Marza, Dr. Safdar Ali Abbasi, Mr. Kashif Nazamani, and Mr. Ibn Muhammad participated, while Mr. Sardar Abdul Rahim and Mr. Irfanullah Khan Marwat attended the meeting via video link.The delegation confirmed their full support for the Election Commission's new delimitation plan and highlighted that delimitation is the foundation of transp...
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Briefing Session on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)
1Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Briefing Session on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)

Briefing Session on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)A briefing session for the resident Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was convened by the Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.Dr Jehanzeb Khan, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Government Effectiveness made a detailed presentation informing the diplomatic corps on the establishment and various aspects of the Council. He particularly highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan in four key areas: IT, Agriculture, Energy and Mining. The participating diplomatic missions were requested to brief and encourage their countries to profit from the promise of Pakistan being a resource-rich country.The Government of Pakistan has recentl...
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Nine soldiers martyred in general area Jani Khel, Bannu District
1Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Nine soldiers martyred in general area Jani Khel, Bannu District

Nine soldiers martyred in general area Jani Khel, Bannu DistrictOn 31 August 2023, a Motorcycle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy in general area Jani Khel, Bannu District. Resultantly, nine soldiers including Naib Subedar Sanobar Ali embraced shahadat, while five soldiers were injured.The area has been cordoned by security forces and sanitization is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.Editor: Raja Kamran
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British High Commissioner gifts state-of-the-art airport security scanners to Pakistan
31Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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British High Commissioner gifts state-of-the-art airport security scanners to Pakistan

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...
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COMSTECH and Indonesia Launch Fellowships in Virology and Vaccine Technologies for OIC Scientists
31Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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COMSTECH and Indonesia Launch Fellowships in Virology and Vaccine Technologies for OIC Scientists

Ten fellowships have been awarded to scholars from eight OIC member states: Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Iran, Jordan and Kazakhstan. in the field of virology and vaccine technology. The fellowships award ceremony was held on Thursday, at Ministry of Health, in Jakarta, Indonesia.These fellowships have been awarded under the COMSTECH Fellowships Program for Research and Advanced Training in Virology and Vaccine Technologies. The program is a collaborative effort of Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia, Bio- Farma, Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD) and Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), and the Embassy of Indonesia in Pakistan.The award ceremony was addressed by H. E. Ambassador, Askar Mussinov, Assistant Secretary General (S&T) OIC, Coordin...
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Meeting regarding the country’s economy under the chairmanship of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar
31Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Meeting regarding the country’s economy under the chairmanship of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar

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...
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Ambassador European Union Dr. Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Ahmad Irfan Aslam
31Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador European Union Dr. Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Ahmad Irfan Aslam

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...
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