Tag: The Pakistan Times

Joint Statement on U.S.-Pakistan Energy Security DialogueThe United States and Pakistan concluded the Dialogue on March 15, 2023, chaired by Pakistani Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan and U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt. Pakistan and the United States affirmed a mutual commitment to advance the transition to renewable energy and promote a more stable, secure, and prosperous energy future for both nations.Officials and experts engaged on energy issues and areas for cooperation, including Pakistan’s renewable energy transition, electric vehicles, and increasing the participation of women in the energy sector. Both governments resolved to continue deepening bilateral partnership through the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Allianc...

On the Islamophobia International day a message by PM SHehbaz SharifToday is International Islamofobia day. On this day a special message form the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif. He said “On International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Pakistan joins the world community in seeking an end to all forms of hatred, profiling & discrimination against Muslims on the basis of faith. Islam, like other religions, stands all for tolerance, respect, peace & human development”.Editor: Raja Kamran

COAS General Syed Asim Munir visited forward posts at Pak-Afghan border in South WaziristanCOAS General Syed Asim Munir visited forward posts at Pak-Afghan border in South Waziristan and interacted with the troops. COAS laid floral wreath at Yadgar e Shuhada in Wana and visited Formation Headquarters where he was briefed about the operational, training and security matters of the formation as well as progress on development works being undertaken in the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs). COAS appreciated the CT efforts of the formation and provision of enabling environment for the completion of socio-economic development projects, vital for enduring stability and sustainable progress of NMDs.COAS reiterated the resolve of the Army to fight against terrorism till elimination of th...

H.E Ms. Leslie Scanlon, High Commissioner of Canada called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarH.E Ms. Leslie Scanlon, High Commissioner of Canada called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed H.E Ms. Leslie Scanlon, High Commissioner of Canada and shared that there are friendly relations between the two countries. The Finance Minister commended the support of Canadian Government for flood affectees. The two sides discussed overall global economic situation as well as economic policies and programmes of the government in Pakistan. They exchanged views on enhancing bilateral relations in various avenues and cooperation in a number of fields...

 Pakistan Navy ship PNS Nasr has reached the Syrian port of Latakia carrying relief goods for the earthquake victimsPakistan Navy ship PNS Nasr has reached the Syrian port of Latakia carrying relief goods for the earthquake victims. Relief supplies include tents, blankets, generators, rations, medicines and warm clothes for the victims. Upon arrival at the Syrian port, the ship was warmly welcomed by the Pakistani ambassador, high civil and military officials of Syria. PNS Nasr is the first ship of Pakistan Navy to carry 1000 tons of relief supplies.Another ship of Pakistan Navy, PNS Assistant, was also dispatched on March 12 with relief supplies.  PNS Nasr will depart for Turkey after delivery of relief supplies in Syria.The nation of Pakistan stands with the people of T...

World Bank committed to Pakistan’s long-term developmentPakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Masood Khan met World Bank's Vice President for the South Asia Region Mr. Martin Raiser today to advance cooperation between Pakistan and the World Bank in the development and climate response sectors. On October 14th last year, Mr. Martin Raiser co-chaired with the United Kingdom a high level round table on how to respond to the impacts of the catastrophic floods in Pakistan on the sidelines of 2022 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Earlier in September 2022, he visited Pakistan and reaffirmed Bank’s commitment to support people of Pakistan in wake of catastrophic flooding.The Ambassador thanked World Bank for contributing US$ 2 billion ...

Terrorists opened fire on Police party employed on Census security duty in general area Raghzai, Tank DistrictOn 13 March 2023, terrorists opened fire on Police party employed on Census security duty in general area Raghzai, Tank District. Resultantly, one policeman, having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat. On receipt of the information, security forces immediately cordoned the area, blocking all possible escape routes. Fleeing terrorists were intercepted in general area Gara Guldad, Tehsil Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan District. After intense exchange of fire, terrorist commander Abdul Rasheed alias Rasheedi, was killed. The killed terrorist was wanted by police being involved in numerous terrorist activities against Security Forces as well as killing of innocent civilians. Weapon...

United States Advances Women's Inclusion in Pakistani PolicingThe U.S. Embassy in Pakistan hosted the National Women Police Conference today at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad. Funded by the U.S. government, the conference united key stakeholders in policing and women's rights under the theme of “Inspire, Empower, and Transform.” The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) helped organize the conference.During his remarks, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome emphasized the importance of women's inclusion in policing and the need for innovative policies to ensure equal access to justice. Highlighting the role of women in policing and acknowledging the challenges they face in their line of work, he commended the organizers and att...

PM approves Rs 8,500 as cotton support priceIn a major step to facilitate the cotton farmers, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved Rs 8,500 as the support price of the commodity. The prime minister directed to present the matter to the Economic Coordination Committee on priority.Chairing a meeting of the Agriculture Task Force, the prime minister urged the provinces to ensure the implementation of cotton price. He termed cotton as the backbone of the country’s textile sector and expressed confidence that the step would support the farmers.Highlighting the importance of cotton in earning foreign exchange, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the government would extend every possible assistance to the provinces in this regard. He mentioned that steps were being taken to boost pe...

High-level World Bank delegation met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali ShahWorld Bank Director South Asia Mr. John A. Roome is leading the delegation. Provincial Ministers, Advisers, Chief Secretary, Chairman P&D and respective secretaries participated with the Chief Minister of Sindh. The progress of various projects was discussed in the meeting. Destructive rains and floods in 2022 due to climate change in Pakistan. 3/1 part of the country was submerged in water. 1700 people killed, 33 million people affected and $16 billion in damage, World Bank.Floods can now be followed by hazards like heat waves. According to the World Bank, 8.4 to 9.1 million people will suffer further poverty due to floods in Pakistan. Reconstruction should be started in flood-affected areas in...