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10Jul

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FAO DELEGATION CALLS ON SECRETARY BISP

FAO DELEGATION CALLS ON SECRETARY BISPA high level Mission from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), led by Mr. Benjamin Davis, Director of the Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division at FAO HQ Rome, called on Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Mr. Amer Ali Ahmed, to discuss various initiatives of the programme. During the meeting, Secretary BISP provided an overview of the BISP and initiatives undertaken by it. The FAO delegation also included Mr. Mark Johnson, Social Protection Expert at FAO HQ Rome, Mr. Bhalla Economist, also from FAO HQ Rome, Ms. Garima, Economist at FAO HQ Rome, and Mr. Aamer. The meeting is part of their 5-day visit to Pakistan aimed at identifying technical support from FAO on poverty graduation. ...

Appreciates unremarkable contributions of China in the field of industrialization

10Jul

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Appreciates unremarkable contributions of China in the field of industrialization

Appreciates unremarkable contributions of China in the field of industrializationFederal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal on Monday shed light on the importance of growing the digital economy, termed digital economy is vital to ensure sustainable development of the country. The Minister made these remarks while speaking at the panel discussion titled: “Industrialization & Digital Era Connectivity,” organized by the China International Development Cooperation Agency in Beijing on Monday. It is noted that the Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal is on a four-day official visit to China to attend a special commemorative 12th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) to be held on July 11(tomorrow) to mark the 10- year celebrations of China Pakistan Eco...

PM order arrangements for possible flood situation in Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab

10Jul

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PM order arrangements for possible flood situation in Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab

PM order arrangements for possible flood situation in Ravi, Sutlej, ChenabPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant authorities to make fool-proof arrangements to handle the possible flood situation in Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers.He also directed them to get prepared for timely and safe evacuation and create awareness among the people in the potentially affected areas. The prime minister appreciated the Rangers and Rescue 1122 personnel for the timely evacuation and assistance of the people trapped in flood water in Shakargarh.He said the timely relief actions by the Rangers and Rescue helped save dozens of people including women and children. "I along with the whole nation pay tributes to the country's dutiful personnel", he remarkedEditor...

National Seminar on Agriculture/ food security is being held today PM and COAS will be Chief Guest

10Jul

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National Seminar on Agriculture/ food security is being held today PM and COAS will be Chief Guest

National Seminar on Agriculture/ food security is being held today PM and COAS will be Chief GuestThe seminar is being attended by Ministers of Finance, Defence, Planning Development & Special Initiatives, National Food Security & Research, Information, Chief Secretaries of Provincial Governments, agricultural experts and Senior Army Officials.Green Pakistan initiative is a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to collaborate for a sustainable and profitable future. Today, Pakistan faces a growing gap between wheat requirements and production due to increasing population and changing patterns of food consumption. Textile industry’s demand for imported raw cotton adds to its financial challenges. Additionally, climate change poses newer threats to agricultural productivi...

پاکستان کے ڈیجیٹل شعبے میں انقلاب وقوع پذیر ہو رہا ہے: مسعود خان

8Jul

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پاکستان کے ڈیجیٹل شعبے میں انقلاب وقوع پذیر ہو رہا ہے: مسعود خان

پاکستان کے ڈیجیٹل شعبے میں انقلاب وقوع پذیر ہو رہا ہے: مسعود خان امریکہ میں پاکستان کے سفیر مسعود خان نے کہا ہے کہ پاکستان کے ڈیجیٹل شعبے میں انقلاب وقوع پذیر ہو رہا ہے جس کی قیادت نوجوان اپنی جدت طرازی اور کاروباری صلاحیتوں سے کر رہے ہیں۔ امریکی وینچر کیپیٹل فرموں کی جانب سے پاک اسٹارٹ اپس کی معاونت و سرپرستی اور علاقائی سطح پر تیزی سے رونما ہونے والی تبدیلی خصوصاً ٹیکنالوجی کو اپنانے اور آئی ٹی سلوشنز کو برؤے کار لانے کے رجحان نے آئی ٹی تعلیم یافتہ پاکستانی نوجوانوں کے لیے بے شمار مواقع پیدا کیے ہیں ۔ سفیر پاکستان مسعود خان نے یہ بات سفارت خانہ پاکستان واشنگٹن ڈی سی میں پراجیکٹ ڈائریکٹر نیشنل انکیوبیشن سنٹر پرویز عباسی سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے کہیں۔ سفیر پاکستان نے کہا کہ وسطی اور مغربی ایشیا، مشرق وسطیٰ اور شمالی افریقہ کے ساتھ ملک کے موجودہ روابط نے مضبوط ورچوئل روابط پیدا کرنے کے لیے ایک...

ایکسائز اینڈ ٹیکسیشن ڈیپارٹمنٹ کا کالے شیشوں اور غیر نمونہ/فینسی نمبر پلیٹس کے خلاف روزانہ کی بنیاد پر سخت ایکشن اور کارروائی کا سلسلہ جاری ہے

7Jul

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ایکسائز اینڈ ٹیکسیشن ڈیپارٹمنٹ کا کالے شیشوں اور غیر نمونہ/فینسی نمبر پلیٹس کے خلاف روزانہ کی بنیاد پر سخت ایکشن اور کارروائی کا سلسلہ جاری ہے

ایکسائز اینڈ ٹیکسیشن ڈیپارٹمنٹ کا کالے شیشوں اور غیر نمونہ/فینسی نمبر پلیٹس کے خلاف روزانہ کی بنیاد پر سخت ایکشن اور کارروائی کا سلسلہ جاری ہےڈپٹی کمشنر اسلام آباد کی ہدایت پر ایکسائز اینڈ ٹیکسیشن ڈیپارٹمنٹ کا کالے شیشوں اور غیر نمونہ/فینسی نمبر پلیٹس کے خلاف روزانہ کی بنیاد پر سخت ایکشن اور کارروائی کا سلسلہ جاری ہے،پینتیس رنگ برنگے شیشے اور فینسی نمبر پلیٹس والی گاڑیوں کی رجسٹریشن معطل کر دی گئی،اسسٹنٹ کمشنر سیکرٹریٹ نے اے ای ٹی اوز و ٹریفک پولیس کے ہمراہ مختلف علاقوں میں گاڑیوں کو چیک کیا گیا. دورانِ چکنگ لاتعداد گاڑیوں کو چیک کیا گیا، جن میں رنگ برنگے شیشے اور فینسی نمبر پلیٹس کی وجہ سے پینتیس گاڑیوں کی رجسٹریشن معطل کر دی گئی، اور ان گاڑیوں کی رجسٹریشن اب گاڑیوں سے رنگ برنگے شیشے اور فینسی نمبر پلیٹس کو اتروانے کے بعد بحال کر دی جائے گی. ڈپٹی کمشنر اسلام آباد کی اسلام آباد نے...

U.S. Independence Day Reception Celebrates U.S.- Pakistan Green Alliance

7Jul

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U.S. Independence Day Reception Celebrates U.S.- Pakistan Green Alliance

U.S. Independence Day Reception Celebrates U.S.- Pakistan Green AllianceThe U.S. Embassy in Islamabad hosted a reception on July 6 to commemorate the 247th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was the guest of honor, representing the people and government of Pakistan.  In addition to celebrating Independence Day, the event recognized the achievements of the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance framework and looked ahead to the many opportunities for continued and expanded partnership between the United States and Pakistan. The U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance framework is a transformative initiative addressing today’s most pressing environmental challenges, especially around water management, climate-smart agric...

6Jul

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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Media Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday 06 July 2023

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Media Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday 06 July 2023Thank you for joining us for the first media briefing after the Eid holidays. Also, please accept our Eid greetings.On this Eid, our brothers and sisters in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir once again were prevented from participating in the Eid festivities. The occupation authorities barred the Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Mosque and the Central Eidgah in Srinagar. The head cleric of the Jamia Masjid and prominent Kashmiri leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, remains under arbitrary house arrest since August 2019. For over 200 Fridays, he has not been able to address the Friday congregations from the Jamia Masjid’s pulpit. We urge the Indian authorities to set Mirwaiz Umar Farooq free ...

6th Session of Pakistan-Türkiye Bilateral Political Consultations

5Jul

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6th Session of Pakistan-Türkiye Bilateral Political Consultations

6th Session of Pakistan-Türkiye Bilateral Political ConsultationsThe 6th round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Turkiye is being held in Ankara, on 5 July 2023. Foreign Secretary, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan will lead the Pakistan delegation while the Turkish side will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister, Burak Akcapar.The two sides will review the entire gamut of bilateral relations encompassing the political, economic, security, social and cultural dimensions. Review of the various institutional mechanisms including the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) and the Strategic Economic Framework (SEF) would be undertaken. Developments in the region and cooperation at the multilateral fora would also come for discussion. These consultations would set the...

H.E. Mr. Donald Blome, Ambassador of the US to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

5Jul

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H.E. Mr. Donald Blome, Ambassador of the US to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

H.E. Mr. Donald Blome, Ambassador of the US to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarFinance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar warmly greeted H.E. Mr. Donald Blome and appreciated the deep rooted historic and durable bilateral relations with the United States on economic and trade fronts. The Finance Minister also updated the Ambassador about successfully reaching the staff level agreement with IMF and communicated about the economic policies and priorities of the government in order to set the economy on the path from stability to growth.H.E. Mr. Donald Blome expressed confidence in the policies and programmes of the government for bringing economic sustainability in the country. He also extended his support to further promote bi...