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Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind

5Feb

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Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind

Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in SindParliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind, Thar termed bulwark of Energy Security, Mushahid says ‘ Pakistan’s natural wealth key to reviving national economy instead of perpetual dependence on IMF’Parliamentarians visiting CPEC projects in Sind, termed Thar as ‘bulwark of Pakistan’s future Energy Security’. The delegation was organised by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), in cooperation with Power China in Port Qasim and Shanghai Electric and Sind Electric Coal Mining Company (SECMC) in Thar. The delegation was led by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Defence Committee and PCI. During the 3-day visit, the delegation first visited the Power China project at Port Qasim, which generates 1320 meg...

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto met with American official Derek Shule

3Feb

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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto met with American official Derek Shule

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto met with American official Derek Shule Derek Shule, a senior official of the US State Department, met Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and expressed regret over the Peshawar blast.In a meeting at the Pakistani embassy in Washington, Derek Shule expressed his condolences over the loss of lives in the Peshawar mosque suicide attack. Derek Shule said that America stands with Pakistan for counter-terrorism. The two leaders also discussed progress towards Pakistan's economic stability and rehabilitation of flood-affected peopleEditor: Raja Kamran

The Apex Committee meeting is going on in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

3Feb

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The Apex Committee meeting is going on in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

The Apex Committee meeting is going on in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifThe Apex Committee meeting is going on in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.According to the statement issued by the media wing of the Prime Minister's Office, the meeting will discuss the motives behind the horrific incident of terrorism that took place in the mosque of Peshawar Police Lines on January 30.The Apex Committee meeting will also discuss measures to end terrorism, CTD and police upgradation.Federal ministers, four provinces, chief ministers of Gilgit-Baltistan, prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, security forces, police officials and senior government officials are participating in the meeting.Edi...

The current challenges offer a chance to seriously re-examine Pakistan’s economy

3Feb

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The current challenges offer a chance to seriously re-examine Pakistan’s economy

The current challenges offer a chance to seriously re-examine Pakistan’s economy'The current challenges offer a chance to seriously re-examine Pakistan’s economy.’ This was the key message of the eminent speakers at the seminar on ‘Challenges for Pakistan’s Economy and the Way Forward’ organised by the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) in Islamabad. Speakers included Syed Mohammad Shabbar Zaidi, Former Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue; Dr Nadeem ul Haque, Vice Chancellor, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics; Mr Haroon Sharif, Former Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment; Dr Usman W. Chohan, Director, Economic Affairs and National Development, CASS, Islamabad. The seminar was concluded by President CASS Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan (Retd), wh...

رکاوٹوں کے پار: آسٹریلین ہائی کمیشن کی کرکٹ کے ذریعے لڑکیوں کو بااختیار بنانے میں امداد

2Feb

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رکاوٹوں کے پار: آسٹریلین ہائی کمیشن کی کرکٹ کے ذریعے لڑکیوں کو بااختیار بنانے میں امداد

رکاوٹوں کے پار: آسٹریلین ہائی کمیشن کی کرکٹ کے ذریعے لڑکیوں کو بااختیار بنانے میں امداد ‎آسٹریلین ہائی کمیشن اور کنیئرڈ کالج برائے خواتین نے پاکستان کرکٹ بورڈ کے تعاون سے آج لاہور میں چوتھے گرلز کرکٹ کپ کی میزبانی کی۔ اس ٹورنمنٹ کی حمایت کا مقصد صنفی مساوات کو فروغ دینا اور کھیل کے ذریعے ان لڑکیوں کو بااختیار بنانا ہے۔ ‎پاکستان میں آسٹریلیا کے ہائی کمشنر نیل ہاکنز نے لڑکیوں اور اسکولوں کو ان کی شرکت پر مبارکباد دی اور کنیئرڈ اور پاکستان کرکٹ بورڈ کا ان کے قابل قدر تعاون پر شکریہ ادا کیا۔ ‎"کھیل رکاوٹوں اور دقیانوسی تصورات کو ختم کرنے میں مدد کر سکتا ہے،" مسٹر ہاکنز نے کہا۔ "جب بھی یہ لڑکیاں چوکا یا چھکا مارتی ہیں یا کیچ پکڑتی ہیں، وہ اپنا اعتماد بڑھاتی ہیں اور دوسروں کو متاثر کرتی ہیں۔" ‎ٹورنامنٹ کی تیاری کے لیے، بہترین کوچز نے لڑکیوں کی تین روزہ کوچنگ کلینک میں تربیت کی۔ ‎مسٹر ہاکنز ...

BEYOND BOUNDARIES: AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH CRICKET

2Feb

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BEYOND BOUNDARIES: AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH CRICKET

BEYOND BOUNDARIES: AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH CRICKETThe Australian High Commission and Kinnaird College for Women with the support of the Pakistan Cricket Board today hosted the 4th Girls’ Cricket Cup in Lahore. The initiative aims to promote gender equality and empower girls through sport. Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, congratulated the girls and schools on their participation and thanked Kinnaird and Pakistan Cricket Board for their valuable support. “Sport can help tear down barriers and stereotypes,” Mr Hawkins said. “Every time these girls hit a boundary or take a catch, they’re building their confidence and inspiring others.” To prepare for the tournament, top coaches led the girls on a three-day coaching clinic. “We are ...

08 PAF OFFICERS PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF AIR VICE MARSHAL

2Feb

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08 PAF OFFICERS PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF AIR VICE MARSHAL

08 PAF OFFICERS PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF AIR VICE MARSHALThe Government of Pakistan has promoted 08 PAF Officers to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. The promoted Air Officers include Air Vice Marshal Imran Qadir, Air Vice Marshal Ghazanfar Latif, Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan, Air Vice Marshal Nauman Waheed, Air Vice Marshal Mehr Yar Saqib Niazi, Air Vice Marshal Abuzar Khan, Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Asif Aslam and Air Vice Marshal Ghulam Shabbir.Air Vice Marshal Imran Qadir was commissioned in GD(P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in June, 1992 and received the coveted Sword of Honour. During his career, he has served as Chief Test Pilot of JF-17 program, commanded an Operational Conversion Unit, Support Wing and served as Commandant Combat Support, PAF Airmen Academy Korangi Creek. ...

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the third phase of the nuclear power plant project

2Feb

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the third phase of the nuclear power plant project

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the third phase of the nuclear power plant projectThe Prime Minister arrived in Karachi on a one-day visit and participated in the inauguration ceremony of Nuclear Power Plant III. Addressing the ceremony on this occasion, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan is importing fuel worth 27 billion dollars, Pakistan can move forward by saving billions of dollars in fuel import, the country needs cheap fuel. The prime minister said that solar energy can be very helpful in meeting the electricity requirement.Shahbaz Sharif said that this project was finalized during the government of Nawaz Sharif, 1100 MW of nuclear power will be obtained from this project. The Prime Minister said that it is hoped that the friendly country China will reduce...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Li Keqiang expressed condolence to PM Shehbaz Sharif over terrorism and loss of precious human lives in Peshawar

2Feb

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Li Keqiang expressed condolence to PM Shehbaz Sharif over terrorism and loss of precious human lives in Peshawar

Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Li Keqiang expressed condolence to PM Shehbaz Sharif over terrorism and loss of precious human lives in PeshawarChina is ready to increase cooperation for counter-terrorism: Message of the Chinese President. Honorable President of China Xi Jinping has sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the suicide attack in Peshawar Police Lines Mosque. President Xi Jinping said in the message that the government and people of China express their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and their families. China will continue to provide full support to Pakistan in promoting national anti-terrorism strategy, maintaining social stability and security and protection of the people. He said that China is ready to in...

Opening Remarks for the Press Briefing by Spokesperson of Foreign Office of Pakistan

2Feb

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Opening Remarks for the Press Briefing by Spokesperson of Foreign Office of Pakistan

Opening Remarks for the Press Briefing by Spokesperson of Foreign Office of PakistanLet me begin with the Kashmir Solidarity Day which will be observed on 5th February 2023. Like every year, the Pakistani nation will express its unwavering solidarity with our Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their just struggle for realization of their Right to Self-determination. The Day will be observed with traditional zeal and fervor by all sections of society in Pakistan and by the Pakistani and Kashmiri Diaspora around the world. We believe that durable peace, security and development in the region hinges on peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. It is imperative that the Kashmiris exercise their right to self-determination through a free and impartial plebiscite under the auspic...