Tag: The Pakistan Times

ICCI High level delegation visit Skardu to review the arrangements of Tourism Summit 2023The delegation met with the top officials of the government, administration and security institutions. Islamabad Chamber is trying to promote tourism, hopefully the summit will prove to be a turning point for the northern regions, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari. The launch of international flights is inevitable for the promotion of tourism, the government should develop the Skardu airport according to international standards, President Islamabad Chamber.Islamabad Chamber of Commerce high level delegation visit to Gilgit-Baltistan,The delegation was headed by President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari.During the visit, the delegation met with the high officials of Gilg...

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan talking about dollarization and GDP of PakistanFormer Prime Minister Imran Khan talking about dollarization and GDP of Pakistan. he said "With complete disregard for the rule of law, this fascist govt - far worse than General Musharraf's martial law, has a one point agenda which is to crush PTI. Meanwhile, Pakistan economy is going into a free fall. Dollar is at Rs. 315 in the open market, while for non CNIC holders the rate is between Rs 320-325. The gap between the official rate & open market rate is Rs30/$. This dollarization of economy means no local or foreign investment into the country, which will result into contraction of the GDP and worse, lead to hyperinflation. The PDM leaders have billions of dollars stashed abroad, and understandably...

British Army Chief of General Staff to visit Pakistan for five daysBritish Army Chief of General Staff to visit Pakistan for five days. British Army Chief of General Staff General Patrick Sanders. He is arriving in Pakistan today on a five-day visit. The visit is taking place under the long-standing defense agreement between Pakistan and the UK. General Patrick Sanders will meet with Chief of Army Staff Pakistan General Asim Munir. General Patrick will also participate in other defense related meetings and activities.The warmth and breadth of Pak-UK defense relations and friendship based on shared history and the UK-based foreign nationals are of special importance to the UK. Pakistani officers receive training at Britain's Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Advanced Command a...

Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue delivered keynote address at ICM ConferencePakistan has a strategic plan in place to grow Islamic finance, said Mr. Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, who delivered keynote address at ICM Conference. We have a financial inclusion strategy that covers all the components needed to create Islamic financing. Dar said that Pakistan is one of the few countries with a well-developed regulatory framework for microfinance institutions. I must compliment State Bank and SECP for doing a wonderful job in this regard. He said that major financial markets exhibit solid evidence that Islamic finance has already been mainstreamed, parallel to the global financial system, and that it has the potential to address the challenges...

H.E. Mr. Donald Blome, Ambassador of the United States of America to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for FinanceFinance Minister Senator welcomed H.E. Mr. Donald Blome and shared deep rooted historic and durable bilateral relations with the United States on economic and trade fronts. The Finance Minister shared economic policies and priorities of the government to address the challenging economic environment and set the economy to stability and growth.The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and enhancing the existing bilateral relations between both the countries. The Finance Minister informed the US Ambassador about the government’s pragmatic plans related to revenues and expenditures for meeting its national as well as international financial obligations...

FOREIGN MINISTER OF PAKISTAN CALLS ON AIR CHIEFForeign Minister of Pakistan, Mr Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. Matters pertaining to evolving geo-strategic environment and regional security situation were discussed during the meeting.Air Chief briefed the visiting dignitary about various ongoing projects being carried out by Pakistan Air Force with special focus on the modernization and development of indigenous capabilities. Chief of the Air Staff also briefed the Foreign Minister about his vision of PAF's National Aerospace Science & Technology Park project and highlighted that the mega project is aimed at fostering collaborative r...

General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff visited Police Line, Islamabad in connection with Pakistan Martyrs DayThe Army Chief addressed the families of the police martyrs along with the officers and jawans of the Islamabad Police.The Army Chief said: What happened on May 9 is very sad and condemnable. Nation will neither forgive nor forget those who desecrate the memorials of martyrs and undermine their dignity and such behavior will not be tolerated. Those martyrs whom Allah Almighty has granted eternal life, no one can nullify their sacrifices. Pakistan army, police and law enforcement agencies are like the symbol of the state and like a lead wall which does not hesitate to make any sacrifice for the dignity of the country.I want to convey this message to the heirs o...

A message of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the day of Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-PakistanToday the nation is solemnly observing Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan to pay its glowing tributes to our heroes, Ghazis, and martyrs and express its unflinching solidarity with their families. I don’t see the tragic incidents of May 9 as merely a protest that became violent. The designs of those who planned them were actually very sinister. There was a clear build-up to the shameful incidents, as the whole nation witnessed in utter disbelief and a state of shock how the lust of some people for power made them do what was never done before.By targeting, desecrating and destroying the monuments of Shuhada, and attacking the very symbols of the State, the miscreants attacked the Idea & i...

Planning Minister vows No Leniency for May 9 arsonists, pays tribute to martyrsFederal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal expressed his strong condemnation of the May 9 attacks on state buildings and military installations in several cities of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh. Speaking at the "Takreem-e-Shuhada Convention" held at the convention center to pay tribute to the country's martyrs, the Minister reiterated the State's commitment to not tolerate such illegal and unconstitutional acts.Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif was the Chief Guest at the event, which was attended by the martyr families, Cabinet Ministers, ex-servicemen, diplomats, civil society activists, and a large number of students. The Minister paid rich tribute to the co...

Sanaullah condemns terrorist attack on security check post in North WaziristanMinister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan Wednesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a security forces' check post in North Waziristan, which resulted in tragic loss of lives and left several others injured. In a statement issued here, he paid tributes to martyred security personnel, acknowledging their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. "The martyrdom of our brave security forces is an irreparable loss for the nation. Their courage and dedication to protecting our homeland will always be remembered," he added. He also extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those embraced martyrdom in the terrorist attack. Promising swift action against the perpetrators, the minister assured that n...