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Prime Minister’s meeting with the President of the Republic of TürkiyePrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Presidential Complex in Ankara today. During their tete-a-tete as well as during the delegation level talks, the Prime Minister extended heartfelt condolences to President Erdogan and the Turkish nation on the tragic loss of thousands of precious lives and massive damage to the infrastructure as a result of devastating earthquakes that hit Türkiye on 6 February 2023. Recalling the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Türkiye, the Prime Minister said that the people of Pakistan felt the same pain and anguish as their Turkish brothers and sisters. The Prime Minister added that the people of Pakistan will not rest until the l...

AIR CHIEF AWARDS HI (M) TO DG BOMETEC ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANOn behalf of Government of Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force conferred Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon General Fan Jianjun, Director General Bureau of Military Equipment Technical Cooperation (BOMETEC), People’s Republic of China, during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. The award was conferred in recognition of his wholehearted efforts in enhancing bilateral military relations and the pivotal role played by General Fan in PAF's capability enhancement thus ensuring regional balance of power.The visiting dignitary called on the Air Chief in his office. During the meeting several key areas of mutual interest along with regional develop...

 NDMA organized Bilateral Dialogue on Disaster Management with US Army CenterMeteorological Department, Federal Flood Commission, SPARCO, WAPDA and other stakeholders participated in the conference. The dialogue between the NDMA and the USR Council continued for four days. In the joint meeting, the threats and solutions faced by Pakistan due to natural disasters were discussed.Experiences from the recent floods in Pakistan. Recommendations were also formulated on the basis. Pakistan and the US considered cooperation on weather early warning systems and public notification software. Both agreed to conduct joint mock exercises and trainings to deal with natural calamities.Sub-Editor: Ghufran Majeed

Visit of the Foreign Minister to Germany for Participation in Munich Security Conference and bilateral visits to Lithuania and HungaryForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake a visit to Germany to attend Munich Security Conference-2023 from 16-20 February. During his visit, he will participate in several events and engage with international media. He will also hold bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers from around the world. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs will also attend the Munich Security Conference.On the invitation of the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Foreign Minister will undertake a bilateral visit to Vilnius on 20-21 February. During the visit, MoU on establishment of Bilateral Political Consultations between the Government of Pakistan and Governme...

Opening Remarks for the Press Briefing by Spokesperson 16 February 2023Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is traveling to Türkiye today for a 2-day visit in a special gesture of solidarity and support with the people of Türkiye in the wake of the massive earthquake on 6 February 2023.In Ankara, the Prime Minister will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to personally convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of precious lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake. He will also reaffirm Pakistan’s solidarity to stand by our Turkish brothers and sisters during these difficult times and to continue all possible support to the ongoing relief efforts. The Prime Minister will also visit earthquake affected areas in Southern Tü...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a telephone call to Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of TurkiyeFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a telephone call to Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkiye, and offered his heartfelt condolences and sympathies on human and material losses in the deadly earthquake in Turkiye and extended all out relief support in this difficult time.  He further expressed the resolve of the Government and its people to stand with their Turkish brothers and sisters during these testing times.Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkiye expressed gratitude to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and admired G...

Visit of the Prime Minister to Türkiye (16-17 February 2023)In a special gesture of solidarity and support with the people of Türkiye in the wake of the massive earthquake on 6 February 2023, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to Türkiye on 16-17 February 2023. During his stay in Ankara, the Prime Minister will meet the President of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to personally convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of precious lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake. The Prime Minister will reiterate Pakistan’s firm commitment to stand by the Turkish people during these difficult times and to continue extending all possible support to the ongoing relief effort.The Prime Minister will also...

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, called on the Prime Minister Mr. Shehbaz SharifWelcoming the Director General, the Prime Minister appreciated the ongoing cooperation between the IAEA and Pakistan in the areas of health, agriculture, industry, nuclear medicine and power generation. The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s full support for various projects and programmes of the Agency and conveyed Pakistan’s keenness to expand its footprints in the Agency’s work both as a recipient and provider of expertise and technical assistance. Director General Grossi was briefed by the Prime Minister about the crucial role being played by the 19 cancer hospitals being operated by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) which we...

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Director General International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano GrossiForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Director General International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi. Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. The Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of using atomic energy in health, agriculture industry and power sector.DG International Atomic Energy Agency appreciates Pakistan's nuclear capabilities. DG International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Maria No Grossi is in Islamabad on a two-day visit to Pakistan.Editor: Raja Kamran 

The delegation led by US State Department Consul Derek Shule will arrive in Pakistan on February 17The delegation led by US State Department Consul Derek Shule will arrive in Pakistan on February 17.The purpose of the arrival of the American high-level delegation is to strengthen Pakistan-US economic relations, increase counter-terrorism cooperation and contribute to cooperation efforts to deal with the effects of the climate crisis.During his visit, US State Department Consul Derek Shule is likely to meet Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Army Chief General Asim Munir.Editor: Raja Kamran