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Chairman NDMA emphasized development of models & projectionsChairman NDMA emphasized development of models & projections for a near-probabilistic approach to enhance preparedness for potential hybrid disasters. This would streamline relief operations through localized research and need assessments to cater local needs effectively.NDMA Holds Summer Contingencies Coord Conf with key Stakeholders. Chairman NDMA, Lt General Inam Haider Malik presided the meeting & outlined the key discussion areas. The Conference was organized with a proactive approach to foster co-ordination among all stakeholders.Editor: Raja Kamran

Donald Blome, Ambassador of the United States of America to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Finance 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 briefed the envoy about the economic outlook of the country and the challenges being faced by the country. He further shared the pragmatic policy decisions being taken by the government in order to arrest the economic decline and to steer the economy towards a positive trajectory leading to economic stability and growth.The Finance Minister also informed the envoy on the progress in talks held with the IMF and reiterated the commitment of the government to comp...

COAS visited forward areas along Line of Control (LOC) todayCOAS visited forward areas along Line of Control (LOC) today. COAS was briefed on the situation along the LOC and operational preparedness of the deployed formations. COAS met with officers and troops on the forward positions. He emphasised upon troops to extend all out support to the local population, remain steadfast and discharge duties with utmost sincerity and devotion. COAS appreciated officers and men for maintaining continued vigil, remarkable operational preparedness and high state of morale.He further said that Pakistan Army is resolved to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan against all kinds of threat and is determined to support just cause of Kashmiris and seeks resolution of Jammu an...

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal holds meeting ESCAP teamFederal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday held an interactive session with the Head of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division and team of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Thailand on Thursday. During the meeting, the UN officials briefed the Minister about the role of ESCAP in facilitating the member states in trade promotion and cooperation to learn from one another's experiences and good practices. The Planning Minister emphasised that political stability and continuity were paramount for reaping the dividends of any economic policy.The Minister thanked the members of UN-ESCAP, UNDP and representatives of the Thai Ministry of C...

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers meet for the first time after 7 yearsSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian met in China's capital Beijing. According to the foreign news agency, it is the first meeting between the officials of the two countries after 7 years. In the meeting, measures to reopen the embassies of Saudi Arabia and Iran were also discussed. According to media reports, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to make arrangements to reopen embassies and consulates. According to Chinese media, the Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers also met with the Chinese counterpart. A joint declaration was issued after the meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries.According to the joint statement, it was also ...

 Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy held at Naval Headquarters IslamabadCommand and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy held at Naval Headquarters Islamabad.  Admiral Mohammad Amjad Khan Niazi, Chief of Pakistan Navy, presided over the conference. During the conference, the maritime security situation of the region, the operational preparations of the Pakistan Navy and the training and welfare issues of the soldiers were reviewed. The Naval Chief was briefed on the ongoing and future plans of Pakistan Navy. The Naval Chief appreciated the provision of immediate aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.The Naval Chief expressed complete satisfaction over the operational preparations of the Pakistan Navy for the defense of the country's maritime borders.Editor...

AMBASSADOR OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN CALLS ON AIR CHIEFAmbassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E Mr Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. The meeting was focused on areas of mutual interest and regional developments. During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff shared broad contours of PAF's modernization plan which includes smart acquisitions from allied countries, upgradation of infrastructure and revamping of training. The Air Chief reiterated his unwavering commitment to enhancing the existing bilateral ties in military-to-military cooperation and the training domain. He also emphasized that Pakistan values its strong diplomatic, economic and defence relationship wit...

NA speaker & Deputy Speaker strongly condemned brutal attack on Muslim worshippers in Al-Aqasa Mosque and by extremist Hindus in IndiaSpeaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf and Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani strongly condemned the attack on Muslim worshippers by brutal Israeli forces in Al-Aqsa Mosque and the attack of extremist Hindus on Muslim worshipers in Eight Indian states.National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that these atrocious attack on Muslim worshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan is tantamount to gross violation of basic human rights. He also sought the attention International humans' Rights organisation to take cognizance of these gross violation of basic human rights in India. He also prayed for the speedy recover...

Planning Minister for early completion of ML_1, KRCFederal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal held a meeting with Mr. Li Chunlin, Vice Chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in Beijing on Wednesday.He was accompanied by SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Ambassador Moin ul Haque and senior Embassy officials.During the meeting, the Minister paid rich tribute to the leadership of the two countries for providing strategic guidance to the development of CPEC, which is a flag-ship project of BRI. He highlighted that CPEC had not only been central to Pakistan’s economic growth, it had also contributed to regional connectivity and development.He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to smooth and high-quality d...

Friendship with China enjoys broad political support in Pakistan: Ahsan IqbalFederal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives reiterated that friendship and strategic partnership with China enjoyed a broad political support in Pakistan and acknowledged the role of Minister of International Department of Communist Party of China (IDCPC) in promoting better understanding and deepening relations between two countries. The Minister made these remarks while meeting with Minister of IDCPC, Liu Jianchao in Beijing on Wednesday. The Planning Minister admired CPC’s role in China’s peaceful rise and economic development. Extending warm felicitations on the successful concussion of the annual “Two Sessions”, the Planning Minister paid tribute to vision of President Xi for lau...