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SUPPORTING RETURNING MIGRANTS, A STEP TOWARDS REINTEGRATION AND EMPOWERMENT
26Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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SUPPORTING RETURNING MIGRANTS, A STEP TOWARDS REINTEGRATION AND EMPOWERMENT

SUPPORTING RETURNING MIGRANTS, A STEP TOWARDS REINTEGRATION AND EMPOWERMENT Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD/Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) and Pak-German Facilitation & Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) supporting returning migrants in their social and economic reintegrationOverseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) in line with the vision of honorable Prime Minster of Pakistan is developing the capacity of returnee migrants and providing them with trade-specific toolkits as an In-Kind support to help them start sustained self-employment. In this connection, a ceremony was organized in Islamabad under OPF Pak German Facilitation & Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) where toolkits were handed over to 170 returning migrants in the fields of culinary arts, fashion designing, i...
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U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan calls on Prime Minister
26Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan calls on Prime Minister

U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan calls on Prime MinisterU.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Donald Blome called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today. The Prime Minister thanked the United States for its continued support for Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, including at the recently held International Conference on Resilient Pakistan in Geneva.The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan attached importance to its longstanding ties with the United States. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to deepen economic and trade engagement with the United States. Noting the recent momentum in high-level bilateral exchanges, the Prime Minister stressed that structured and broad-based Pakistan-U.S. engagement was critical to advancing both countries’ shared goal...
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Mr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar
25Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Mr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

Mr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarMr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division today.Senior Macroeconomist for the Deptt of Treasury for Pakistan Ms. Eva Ghirmai, Financial attache’ Ms. Larita Bolden, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Finance and senior officers from Finance Division attended the meeting.Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed Mr. Robert Kaproth and briefed on the economic outlook of the country. ...
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Meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
25Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanHis Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of United Arab Emirates arrived in Pakistan on a private visit. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of United Arab Emirates arrived in Rahim Yar Khan today on a private visit to Pakistan. He was welcomed at the Airport by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Caretaker Chief Minister of the Punjab Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi were also present on this occasion.During their meeting at the Airport, both the leaders expressed their res...
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COMMANDER U.S. AIR FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND CALLS ON AIR CHIEF
23Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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COMMANDER U.S. AIR FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

COMMANDER U.S. AIR FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND CALLS ON AIR CHIEFLieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich, Commander of Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central Command), called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. During the meeting, matters pertaining to regional security situation, enhanced bilateral and defence cooperation were discussed.The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of PAF personnel and the exceptional progress made by Pakistan Air Force over the years, especially through indigenization. He also appreciated Pakistan's efforts in promoting regional peace and vowed to enhance cooperation in various fields. The AFCENT Commander offered heartfelt condolences to the people of Pakistan over the lo...
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PM greets President Xi, Chinese people on new year
22Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PM greets President Xi, Chinese people on new year

PM greets President Xi, Chinese people on new yearPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday felicitated President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people on the arrival of the Chinese New Year. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister extended his congratulations to the Chinese leadership and the people of China at the start of the new year on January 22. “May the Year of the Rabbit be filled with love, peace & prosperity for our Chinese friends,” he further expressed his good wishes. The Chinese New Year 2023, heralded as ‘the year of Rabbit’ falls on Sunday, January 22 and celebrations will culminate into a Lantern festival on February 5th.Editor: Raja Kamran
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on reforms in Energy Sector
21Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on reforms in Energy Sector

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on reforms in Energy SectorFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on reforms in Energy Sector at Finance Division today.Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, Minister of State for Petroleum Mr. Musadik Masood Malik, SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha, Mr. Ashfaq Yousuf Tola Chairman RRMC, Chairman SECP, Controller General of Pakistan, Accountant General of Pakistan and senior officers from Finance and Petroleum Divisions attended the meeting.Mr. Ashfaq Yousuf Tola, Convenor of the Committee for the settlement of the circular debt in gas sector apprised the chair of the quantum of t...
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The biggest challenge is increasing exports from USD 32 billion to USD 100 billion, Ahsan Iqbal
20Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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The biggest challenge is increasing exports from USD 32 billion to USD 100 billion, Ahsan Iqbal

The biggest challenge is increasing exports from USD 32 billion to USD 100 billion says Ahsan Iqbal The Pakistan Institute of Development Economies (PIDE) discussed in detail how to improve exports in Pakistan. The Honorable Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, said we need to emphasize our tax-to-GDP ratio, which was around 16-18% previously but now reduces to 9% only. We need more investment, both local and foreign. It will make us less dependent on the IMF. The biggest challenge is how to increase exports from USD 32 billion to USD 100 billion. For this, we need to find new products and markets.He also said to analyze how foreign aid is linked with growth previously. During the era of 1980s, Pakistan got many projects a...
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of M/s Nestle Pakistan & Afghanistan led by its CEO Mr. Samer Chedid
20Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of M/s Nestle Pakistan & Afghanistan led by its CEO Mr. Samer Chedid

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of M/s Nestle Pakistan & Afghanistan led by its CEO Mr. Samer ChedidFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of M/s Nestle Pakistan & Afghanistan led by its CEO Mr. Samer Chedid, at Finance Division today. SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mahmood Pasha and senior officers from Finance Division and Nestle team participated in the meeting.Mr. Samer Chedid expressed gratitude to the Finance Minister and shared their business profile and contribution to the economic development of Pakistan. He also briefed the Finance Minister about company’s footprints in providing quality food items especi...
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Ambassador of United States H.E. Donald Blome call on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani
20Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador of United States H.E. Donald Blome call on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani

Ambassador of United States H.E. Donald Blome call on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq SanjraniChairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Pakistan greatly values its multifaceted relationship with United States and desires to further expand the friendly ties for mutual benefit of the two sides. Chairman Senate expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador of United States H.E. Donald Blom in Islamabad. A reception was also hosted in honor of the Ambassador at Chairman Senate’s residence.During the call-on the dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral collaborations and development in the region. The Chairman Senate thanked the US government for its cooperation and collaboration with Pakistan in various fields and appreciated the role of US gove...
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