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A delegation led by the Russian Energy Minister Mr. Nikolay Shulginov calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

19Jan

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A delegation led by the Russian Energy Minister Mr. Nikolay Shulginov calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

A delegation led by the Russian Energy Minister Mr. Nikolay Shulginov calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz SharifA delegation led by the Russian Energy Minister Mr Nikolay Shulginov called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today.Welcoming the delegation the Prime Minister highlighted the importance Pakistan attached to its relations with the Russian Federation. He recalled his meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Samarkand in September 2022 and said that the meeting had reached important decisions to further strengthen Pakistan-Russia relations. He also noted with satisfaction the keen desire on both the sides to upgrade the bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and economic matters.The Russian Energy Minister reciprocated Prime Minister’s sentime...

National security cannot be guaranteed unless there is food security in Pakistan

19Jan

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National security cannot be guaranteed unless there is food security in Pakistan

National security cannot be guaranteed unless there is food security in PakistanNational security cannot be guaranteed unless there is food security in Pakistan. Urgent attention needs to be given towards reforming and modernising the agriculture sector as well as controlling population growth. This was the key message of the eminent speakers at the seminar on ‘Food Security for Pakistan’ organised by the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) in Islamabad. Syed Fakhar Imam, Former Federal Minister, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Government of Pakistan was the Keynote Speaker, while other eminent speakers included Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Islamabad; Mr Ashfaq Mahmood, Former Federal Secretary ...

سفیرپاکستان کا کیلی فورنیا کے شہر اِروائن کے ساتھ ٹیکنالوجی کے شعبے میں روابط بڑھانے پر زور

19Jan

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سفیرپاکستان کا کیلی فورنیا کے شہر اِروائن کے ساتھ ٹیکنالوجی کے شعبے میں روابط بڑھانے پر زور

سفیرپاکستان کا کیلی فورنیا کے شہر اِروائن کے ساتھ ٹیکنالوجی کے شعبے میں روابط بڑھانے پر زورامریکہ میں پاکستانی سفیر مسعود خان نے کہا ہے کہ صوبہ پنجاب اور امریکی ریاست کیلی فورنیا کے مابین طے پانے والا سسٹر پروونس معاہدہ معیشت کے مخصوص شعبہ جات میں امریکی ریاستوں اور پاکستانی صوبوں اور دونوں ملکوں کے شہر وں کی سطح پر اس طرح کے معاہدوں کے لئے ایک نمونہ فراہم کرتا ہے۔ ان خیالات کا اظہار سفیر پاکستان مسعود خان نے کیلی فورنیا کے شہر اِروائن کی پاکستانی نژاد میئر فرح خان سے ملاقات کے دوران کیا ملاقات کے دوران مسعود خان نے کہا کہ پاکستانی ٹیک سٹارٹ اپس، جن کی اکثریت کو انتہائی باصلاحیت اور متحرک پاکستانی نوجوان چلا رہے ہیں، اور ریاست کیلی فورنیا کے شہر اِروائن کے مضبوط ٹیک سیکٹر کے درمیان بہتر تعاون سے نہ صرف دونوں فریقین کی معاشی ضروریات کو پورا کرنے میں مدد ملے گی بلکہ اس تعاون کے نتیجے م...

Masood Khan stresses tech sector linkages with Irvine, California

19Jan

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Masood Khan stresses tech sector linkages with Irvine, California

Masood Khan stresses tech sector linkages with Irvine, CaliforniaPunjab-California Sister Province Agreement provides a model to establish domain-specific state-to-province, city-to-city economic linkages between Pakistan and the United States,” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, while talking to Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan, an American of Pakistani descent. “The tech-startups of Pakistan, manned by enterprising youth, and a vibrant tech sector of Irvine, California, could forge strong partnerships for not only meeting the economic needs of the two sides but also to strengthen people-to-people exchanges,” he continued. Ms. Farrah Khan during her call the Ambassador said that Irvine is rated as one of the top ranking cities of the United States for start-up businesse...

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations

18Jan

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Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations.During the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on “the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question .Mr. President. Pakistan welcomes the convening by the Japanese Presidency of this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question.2. We express our grave concern on the constantly deteriorating situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.3. The year 2022 was among the deadliest for the Palestinian people.4. According to reports, 230 Palestinian civilians were killed by Israeli occupying forces, including 61 children, in addition to the injury and detention of thousands of others,...

Today, in a terrorist activity from across Pakistan Iran border in Chukab Sector, District Panjgur, Balochistan, 4 security forces personnel have embraced martyrdom

18Jan

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Today, in a terrorist activity from across Pakistan Iran border in Chukab Sector, District Panjgur, Balochistan, 4 security forces personnel have embraced martyrdom

Today, in a terrorist activity from across Pakistan Iran border in Chukab Sector, District Panjgur, Balochistan, 4 security forces personnel have embraced martyrdomISPR Today, in a terrorist activity from across Pakistan Iran border in Chukab Sector, District Panjgur, Balochistan, 4 security forces personnel have embraced martyrdom. Terrorists used Iranian soil to target a convoy of security forces patrolling along the border. Iranian side has been asked to hunt down the terrorists on their side Those shaheeds include :1. Sepoy *Asad Ali* age 25 years, Resident of Village Hamrota Tehsil Baloch District Sudhnoti2. Lance Naik *Fareed Ullah* Khan Age 29 yrs, Resident of Village Pahar Khel Pakka Tehsil & District Lakki Marwat3. Lance Naik *Abdul Razzaq*, age 31 years,...

An Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) was initiated to clear a hideout of Terrorists

18Jan

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An Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) was initiated to clear a hideout of Terrorists

An Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) was initiated to clear a hideout of TerroristsISPR An Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) was initiated to clear a hideout of Terrorists, linked with firing incidents on Security Forces and civilians besides planting of Improvised Explosive Devices on M-8, in general area Talsar, Hoshab. As a result of continuous intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) of the area, a location of the Terrorists was identified and security forces were heli inserted. While the establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, 4 Terrorists opened fire onto the Security Forces. During ensuing heavy exchange of fire, all four Terrorists have been killed, while a cache of arms and ammunition including Improvised Explosive Devices...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet

17Jan

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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the CabinetFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, today.Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Power Mr. Khurram Dastgir Khan, Federal Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmud, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aysha Ghous Pasha, Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi MNA/Ex-PM, SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha, SAPM on Government Effectiveness Dr. Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan,...

General Syed Asim Munir, Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) visited Khuzdar and Basima areas of Balochistan

17Jan

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General Syed Asim Munir, Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) visited Khuzdar and Basima areas of Balochistan

General Syed Asim Munir, Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) visited Khuzdar and Basima areas of BalochistanGeneral Syed Asim Munir, Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) visited Khuzdar and Basima areas of Balochistan. COAS was briefed on prevailing security situation and Formation’s operational preparedness along with measures being taken to ensure a peaceful and secure environment. While interacting with troops COAS emphasized on maintaining optimum operational readiness to thwart the attempts by foreign sponsored and supported hostile elements to destabilize Balochistan. We are aware of the nefarious designs of external enemies of Pakistan to disturb the hard earned peaceful environment in Balochistan, COAS remarked. COAS said that Army’s deployment and operations are being focused in Balochistan to...

Speaker National Assembly accepted the resignation of 35 members of PTI

17Jan

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Speaker National Assembly accepted the resignation of 35 members of PTI

Speaker National Assembly accepted the resignation of 35 members of PTISpeaker National Assembly accepted the resignation of 35 members of PTIAfter the Speaker's approval, the Election Commission declared the seats of the members of the National Assembly vacantThe Election Commission has de-notified 35 members of the National Assembly of PTIEditor: Raja Kamran