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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...

CTD police encounter near My Gadhi MazarCTD police encounter near My Gadhi Mazar, SSP CTD Tariq Nawaz. Mastermind of KPO attack killed along with accomplice. Encounter between terrorists and CTD continues, Two terrorists were killed during the encounter, two were arrested, CTD in-charge Raja Umar Khattab claimed.One killed terrorist was identified as Iriadullah. Aryadullah's PO was the mastermind of the attack, claims CTD in-charge Raja Umar Khattab. KPO attack mastermind Iriadullah and accomplices killed, CTD Zariai. The identification of the second terrorist killed is ongoing. Two accused have been arrested. Search operation of CTD in the area is going on. CTD authorities are continuing to check the goods received from terrorists. Bomb disposal squad is searching the are...

CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF VISITS PAF AIR WAR COLLEGE INSTITUTE Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy visited PAF Air War College Institute, Faisal today. On his arrival, he was received by Air Vice Marshal Hussain Ahmed Siddiqui, President Air War College Institute. The Chief Guest congratulated the AWCI team for achieving the educational standards worthy of an institute of the highest calibre and emphasized upon the importance of preparing future military leadership capable to face modern day challenges of aerial warfare.Addressing the Air War Course participants, CNS paid rich tribute to the role and sacrifices of Pakistan Armed Forces for the defence and security of the motherland. Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted that in the current era,...

Prime Minister Shehaz Sharif Congratulate Xi Jinping on being elected as the President of ChinaThe government and people of Pakistan congratulate President Xi Jinping on being elected as the President of China for the next five years. The confidence of the Chinese people and parliament in President Xi Jinping is recognition of his extraordinary leadership skills. President Xi Jinping has become a symbol of China's development and people's prosperity.Under his leadership, China has become the world's top economic power and this journey continues. Under the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is making remarkable achievements in every field, including education, health, agriculture, innovation, and technology.It is hoped that the tried and tested evergreen strat...

Opening Remarks for the Press Briefing by Spokesperson 09 March 2023I will begin with the visit of Prime MinisterMuhammad Shehbaz Sharif to Qatar on 5-6 March 2023. Emir of Qatar hadextended an invitation to the Prime Minister to attend the 5thUnited Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as a special guest. At the Conference, the Prime Minister presented Pakistan’s views on accelerating sustainable development in the Least Developed Countries and to help them make progress on the road to prosperity. He called for international support for LDCs in fighting climate change andovercoming economic challenges resulting from the pandemic and massive disruption in global supply chains. In Doha, Prime Minister held a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tam...

INDONESIAN AMBASSADOR DISCUSSED WAYS TO EXPAND TRADE WITH FEDERAL MINISTER FOR INDUSTRY AND PRODUCTIONIndonesian Ambassador for Pakistan, H.E Mr. Adam M. Tugio paid a courtesy call to the Federal Minister for Industries and Production of Pakistan, Syed Murtaza Mahmud on 7 March 2023 to discuss efforts to deepening bilateral trade by exploring industries that have complementary and competitive edges, and promoting investment between the two countries.The two officials also exchanged notes on value addition industries and strategies to promote SMSEs and in particular those owned by women entrepreneurships considering their importance contribution to the economy of respective country. They further noted the importance of diversifying traded goods and expressed commitment to help fac...

General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited GwadarGeneral Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Gwadar. COAS was briefed on prevailing security situation, Formation’s operational preparedness CPEC security and efforts for ensuring a peaceful and secure environment.COAS appreciated the efforts of all ranks and urged to continue working with professional commitment for the good of the people of Balochistan. The Army Chief interacted with local notables, elected representatives and people from different walks of life. While interacting, COAS emphasized “handful of misguided elements cannot shake the resolve of the people of Balochistan and the Armed Forces, committed towards ensuring peace and prosperity”.    COAS laid particular emphasis on socio-econo...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Shraif special message on Women's DayPrime Minister has said in his tweet “Today we acknowledge, applaud & pay tribute to our women for their heroic struggle & incredible contribution to society. The odds could not have been heavier but their resolve to navigate through them is what gives us hope in the future. As we celebrate IWD today, it is enterprising young girls such as Ayisha Siddiqa, human rights & climate defender & poet, who are blazing the trail for us by using their talent to make the world a better place. These girls represent hope & a promise of bright future”.Editor: Raja Kamran 

Message from Dr Arif Alvi President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan On the occasion of International Women’s DayToday, Pakistan joins the international community in commemorating International Women’s Day. We reiterate our commitment towards women’s socio-economic empowerment and inclusion in all sectors of life and providing them equal opportunities to excel and grow. This year's theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” reminds us that the digital divide remains a significant obstacle to women's empowerment and inclusion in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world. Despite women’s important contributions to the digital world, they remain underrepresented in tech education, careers, and governance, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of women usi...

U.S. Government Announces Scholarships for Flood-Affected Students in PakistanThe U.S. government announced 500 new scholarships to Pakistani university students from flood-affected districts to assist them in completing their degrees. U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome announced the scholarships at an event celebrating the achievements of female scholars in honor of International Women’s Day at the Higher Education Commission in Islamabad.Present at the event were Federal Minister of Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, National Disaster Management Authority Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, Higher Education Commission Executive Director Dr. Shaista Sohail, USAID Mission Director Reed Aeschliman, university vice chancellors, studen...