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Shazia Marri reviews BISP initiatives: Directs for Vigilance & Concerted Efforts To Extend Maximum Relief to Deserving Beneficiaries

3Apr

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Shazia Marri reviews BISP initiatives: Directs for Vigilance & Concerted Efforts To Extend Maximum Relief to Deserving Beneficiaries

Shazia Marri reviews BISP initiatives: Directs for Vigilance & Concerted Efforts To Extend Maximum Relief to Deserving BeneficiariesFederal Minister and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Ms. Shazia Marri presided over a high level meeting to review the various initiatives of Benazir Income Support Programme, and directed the concerned for more vigilance to ensure the disbursement of Benazir Kafaalat and other initiatives in a more transparent manner.This she said while presiding over a meeting on zoom which was attended by the Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme Mr. Yusuf Khan, Additional Secretary Dr Tahir Noor, and all Director Generals including heads of Provinces and regions. The Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) briefed Minister regardin...

Islamabad Police has advise to Lawyers and journalists

3Apr

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Islamabad Police has advise to Lawyers and journalists

Islamabad Police has advise to Lawyers and journalistsChecking is being done for admission in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, lawyers and journalists should identify themselves before entering the Supreme Court. The permission of the Supreme Court administration is mandatory for entering the Supreme Court. There is no restriction on the entry of lawyers.Lawyers are requested not to block the roads. And don't park in front of the Supreme Court, it affects the traffic. There are threats of terrorism in Islamabad; there is a fear of entry of malicious elements in the clothes of lawyers. Lawyers are requested to keep an eye out for unknown persons in lawyer's clothes around them. Police personnel should show courtesy during checking. There is no restriction on lawyers coming to the Su...

The Minister was approached by Mr. Chan Guanfu, president of “Power China.”

3Apr

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The Minister was approached by Mr. Chan Guanfu, president of “Power China.”

The Minister was approached by Mr. Chan Guanfu, president of "Power China."The Minister was approached by Mr. Chan Guanfu, president of "Power China." The Minister recognised the value of Chinese businesses in (PEC's accomplishments. Ahsan Iqbal is in Beijing to hold important meetings with Chinese authorities after attending 'The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023". He said people of Pakistan will never forget Chinese help at a time when the whole country was plunged into darkness due to power shortages. He said through CPEC energy projects, Pakistan has been able to overcome its energy shortage.During the meeting, the long standing friendship of "Power China" with Pakistan and many important projects was discussed for enhancing country's energy and infrastructure includ...

Finance Minister along with a delegation will go to Washington to meet the IMF

3Apr

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Finance Minister along with a delegation will go to Washington to meet the IMF

Finance Minister along with a delegation will go to Washington to meet the IMFA high-powered delegation of Pakistan led by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming annual spring meeting of the Bretton Wood Institutions (BWIs) popularly known as the IMF and the World Bank from April 10 to 16, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Secretary Finance, Secretary Economic Affairs Division and Governor State Bank of Pakistan along with official delegations to avoid default risks on the economic horizon for the recovery of ongoing programs before the IMF and World Bank. It is expected that the Pakistani delegation will request the top officials of the IMF to revive the stalled fund program in the upcoming talks.The two sides will also discuss the possibility of co...

1Apr

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Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis

Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis. Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on March 31 – Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis. 31 March – Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis, when the memory of Azerbaijanis killed by Armenians for their ethnic and religious affiliation, subjected to a policy of racial discrimination, ethnic cleansing and genocide is commemorated. 105 years ago, in March-April 1918, Dashnak-Bolshevik armed groups operating under the mandate of the Baku Soviet carried out brutal massacres against tens of thousands of peaceful Azerbaijanis in Baku, as well as in Shamakhi, Guba, Irevan, Zangazur, Garabagh, Nakhchivan and Kars regions. As a result of massacres, more than 16,000 people were brutally murdered and 167 villages were destroyed in Gub...

UAE’s investment company delegation calls on the Prime Minister

31Mar

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UAE’s investment company delegation calls on the Prime Minister

UAE’s investment company delegation calls on the Prime MinisterHis Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook al Maktoum, Chairman of Hayat Bio-Tech and a member of the ruling family of the UAE, alongwith a delegation called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister said that the brotherly relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are deep rooted in history. He underlined that Pakistan attaches great importance to further expanding brotherly ties with the UAE in diverse fields including trade and investment.The Prime Minister welcomed the keen interest of Hayat Bio-Tech to invest in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector, especially in vaccine manufacturing. He also invited the visiting delegation to invest in the renew...

Fire exchange took place between terrorists and security forces in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District

31Mar

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Fire exchange took place between terrorists and security forces in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District

Fire exchange took place between terrorists and security forces in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District ISPR told On 31 March 2023, a fire exchange took place between terrorists and security forces in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. Own troops fought bravely and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. However, during intense exchange of fire, Sepoy Irshad Ullah (age 29 years, resident of District Karak), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat. Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Pakistan’s Security Forces are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.Editor: Raja Kamran

30Mar

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MOU with PIDE would give EDB an Edge

MOU with PIDE would give EDB an EdgeMOU with PIDE would give EDB an edge in understanding what the state of the engineering industry is, and why our firms are not growing and not being able to export - Nadeem ul HaqueA Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and the Engineering Development Board (EDB) in Islamabad. The PIDE was represented by its Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Nadeem ul Haque and EDB by the Chairman, Mr. Almas Hyder.According to PIDE Press Release, the MoU document covers formal collaboration on areas of mutual research interest leading to the development of Pakistan’s Engineering Goods and Services Sector on modern lines.Speaking at the event, Vice-Chancellor, PIDE, stressed the need to map out and...

Pakistan Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal spoke at the “Session Briefing of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 Ensuring Both Development and Security”

30Mar

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Pakistan Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal spoke at the “Session Briefing of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 Ensuring Both Development and Security”

Pakistan Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal spoke at the "Session Briefing of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 Ensuring Both Development and Security"Pakistan Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal spoke at the "Session Briefing of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 Ensuring Both Development and Security" along with Ban Ki-Moon, Danilo Turk, Vince Henderson, Jim Yong Kim, Andy Tsang and Zhao Fengtao. Federal Minister stressed that security is the foundation of progress, and progress is the key to security. We must work together to address the development and security deficits in today's world and promote a brighter future for all.We must strive for a fairer and more equitable distribution of development gains, so that people from all corners of the world can benefit. Togeth...

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif congrats to Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed al-Nahyan

30Mar

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Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif congrats to Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed al-Nahyan

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif congrats to Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed al-NahyanPrime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif congrats to Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed al-Nahyan. He said "Congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on his appointment as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. As a brotherly country, we look forward to continuing our strong partnership & working together towards a brighter future for our people & the region.Heartfelt felicitations from the people and the government of Pakistan on the appointment of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan as the Vice President of the UAE. May this new chapter be filled with success and prosperity for the UAE and its people.Editor: Raja Kamran