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Ambassador Masood Khan felicitates Texan Rep. Salman Bhojani for strengthening Pak-US relations

4Apr

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Ambassador Masood Khan felicitates Texan Rep. Salman Bhojani for strengthening Pak-US relations

Ambassador Masood Khan felicitates Texan Rep. Salman Bhojani for strengthening Pak-US relations“US law-makers and politicians of Pakistani descent are making Pakistani diaspora and Pakistan proud not only by their dynamism and leadership qualities but also by serving as a strong bridge between the two countries and forging robust linkages between law-makers, professionals, experts, business community and others” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States.During a telephonic call with newly elected Texas House Member Salman Bhojani today, Ambassador Masood Khan congratulated Representative Bhojani for successful introduction of landmark resolution in Texan State Assembly to recognize ‘Pakistan Day of Action at the State Capitol’ on the occasion of Pakistan Day, reflecting st...

سپریم کورٹ کے اہم فیصلے سے قبل کابینہ کا ہنگامی اجلاس طلب

4Apr

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سپریم کورٹ کے اہم فیصلے سے قبل کابینہ کا ہنگامی اجلاس طلب

سپریم کورٹ کے اہم فیصلے سے قبل کابینہ کا ہنگامی اجلاس طلبسپریم کورٹ کے اہم فیصلے سے قبل کابینہ کا ہنگامی اجلاس طلب وفاقی کابینہ کا آج چوبیس گھنٹے سے بھی کم عرصے میں دوسری بار ہنگامی اجلاس طلب کر لیا گیا ہے۔ اجلاس، جو آج دوپہر 1 بجے پارلیمنٹ ہاؤس میں شیڈول ہے، انتخابات میں تاخیر کیس میں سپریم کورٹ کے ہائی اسٹیک فیصلے کے آئندہ اعلان کے تناظر میں ہے۔وزیر اعظم شہباز شریف کی زیر صدارت ہونے والے اجلاس کا باضابطہ ایجنڈا تاحال سامنے نہیں آیا۔ تاہم ذرائع کا کہنا ہے کہ ملک کی مجموعی سیاسی صورتحال پر تبادلہ خیال کیا جائے گا۔ پیر کی رات 8 بجے ہونے والی پچھلی میٹنگ کے بعد یہ لگاتار دوسری میٹنگ ہوگی۔ اجلاس کے دوران وفاقی کابینہ نے سپریم کورٹ کے رجسٹرار عشرت علی کی خدمات واپس لینے کا فیصلہ جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ کے خط کے بعد کیا جس میں کابینہ سے انہیں عہدے سے ہٹانے کا مطالبہ کیا گیا تھا۔ Edit...

H.E Mr. Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Australia, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division

3Apr

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H.E Mr. Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Australia, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division

H.E Mr. Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Australia, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance DivisionFinance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed H.E Mr. Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Australia, and highlighted the friendly relations between the two countries.The two sides discussed the existing level of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and exchanged views on enhancing bilateral ties and cooperation in trade, economic and investment fields.The Finance Minister briefed the envoy about the current economic outlook of the country and apprised of pragmatic policy reforms initiated by the government for the socio-economic uplift of the masses as well as economic progress and development of the country. T...

3Apr

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Khunjerab Pass will be re-opened today

Khunjerab Pass will be re-opened todayKhunjerab Pass between Pakistan and China is being re-opened for all kinds of traffic today after almost three years. This was confirmed by Home Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan, Rana Muhammad Saleem Afzal in a statement in Gilgit. The major trade route between the two countries was closed in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020.The closure of Khunjerab border for three years caused financial issues for local business community and a large number of workers were left jobless. According to protocol signed between Pakistan and China, trade between the two countries through the Khunjerab pass begins on 1st of April and the pass is closed on November 30 every year. Earlier, to meet Pakistan’s urgently needed supplies, the border was temporarily opened...

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...