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Thousands of citizens participated in a rally to restore peace in Bajaur, KPK

6Jan

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Thousands of citizens participated in a rally to restore peace in Bajaur, KPK

Thousands of citizens participated in a rally to restore peace in Bajaur, KPKThousands of citizens came out on the streets to restore peace in Bajaur district of Khair Pakhtunkhwa province and raised slogans demanding an end to terrorism in the region. Apart from political and social activists, people from all walks of life, including businessmen and youth, participated in the peace march, which was organized by the Bajaur Peace Action Committee, a coalition of political parties. In March, tribal elders, traders, social workers and youth demanded restoration of peace in the district.The participants of the march held white flags and placards in their hands, the participants raised slogans in support of peace and against terrorism in the region, especially the tribal districts...

Youth & professionals vital link for future Pak-US relations: Masood Khan

6Jan

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PAKISTAN NEWS, WORLD

Youth & professionals vital link for future Pak-US relations: Masood Khan

Youth & professionals vital link for future Pak-US relations: Masood Khan“Youth and professionals are shaping up the future of Pak-US relations. The visits of nearly 1000 professionals, government officials, civil society activists, journalists and others to the United States, annually, under different exchange programs are creating strong linkages between the two countries that reinforce contacts at official level,” said Masood Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. “Pakistan is one of the US government’s largest education exchange programs portfolio globally. These programs provide our students with a unique opportunity not only to learn advanced knowledge at renowned and prestigious U.S. universities but also help them in creating better understanding of the U.S. s...

Prime Minister’s telephone call with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

6Jan

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Prime Minister’s telephone call with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

Prime Minister’s telephone call with Chinese Premier Li KeqiangPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and H.E. Mr. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, held a comprehensive telephone conversation today. The two leaders’ discussion was characterized by warmth and cordiality, in keeping with the best traditions of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. The Prime Minister and the Chinese Premier exchanged New Year greetings, noting that bilateral relations had grown to new heights in 2022, and agreeing to maintain the steady momentum of bilateral cooperation in 2023.Recalling his visit to China in November 2022 and wide-ranging conversations with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li, the Prime Minister undersco...

British High Commissioner pays a farewell call on Prime Minister

5Jan

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British High Commissioner pays a farewell call on Prime Minister

British High Commissioner pays a farewell call on Prime MinisterPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the Pakistan-UK relations are rooted in history, shared legacy and strong people-to-people bonds, which have gone from strength to strength. He said that the UK was Pakistan’s largest European trading, investment and development partner. He said that the trajectory of the bilateral relations between our two countries showed immense potential of growth for the benefit of the two countries.The Prime Minister made these remarks in his meeting with outgoing British High Commissioner, H.E. Dr Christian Turner who paid a farewell call on him at the Prime Minister’s House today.The Prime Minister lauded the services rendered by Dr Turner for the promotion of Pakistan-...

The delegation from Afghan Railway Authority visited Ministry of Railways to attend 8th Trilateral meeting on Trans-Afghan Railway Project

5Jan

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The delegation from Afghan Railway Authority visited Ministry of Railways to attend 8th Trilateral meeting on Trans-Afghan Railway Project

The delegation from Afghan Railway Authority visited Ministry of Railways to attend 8th Trilateral meeting on Trans-Afghan Railway ProjectTrilateral working group meeting on Trans-Afghan Railway Project held its 8th meeting at Ministry of Railways, Islamabad. The meeting was Co-chaired by Syed Mazhar Ali Shah, Additional Secretary from Pakistan, Alhaaj Mullah Bakht-ur-Rahman Sharafat, Director General from Afghanistan and Mr. Kamalov Akmal Saidakabarovich, Acting Deputy Chairman from Uzbekistan who joined through video link.The meeting discussed importance of the project, progress made on the initial technical assessments and next steps for early initiation of the feasibility study. The proposed project will connect Pakistan with central Asian Republics by connecting existing R...

An important meeting regarding the promotion of information technology sector under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

5Jan

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An important meeting regarding the promotion of information technology sector under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

An important meeting regarding the promotion of information technology sector under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifPrime Minister directive to form a standing committee to promote coordination between the government and the IT industry and also to solve the problems of the IT industry,Prime Minister's assurance of immediate resolution of IT industry issues, directing the concerned authorities to take effective measures in this regard. Prime Minister's encouragement to the IT industry to bring its export earnings to Pakistan, Pakistan has a lot of potential in the field of information technology which needs to be fully exploited. Practical steps should be taken on priority basis to increase IT exports from 2.6 billion US dollars to 15 billion US dollars ...

Pakistan squad announced for ODI series against New Zealand

5Jan

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Pakistan squad announced for ODI series against New Zealand

Pakistan squad announced for ODI series against New ZealandThe Pakistan squad for the ODI series against New Zealand has been announced. While holding a press conference in Karachi, Chief Selector Shahid Afridi announced the names of the players. Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Haris Sohail and Imamul Haq have been included in the squad. Muhammad Hasnain, Muhammad Nawaz and Muhammad Rizwan have also been made part of the Pakistan team squad. Wasim Junior, Naseem Shah, Agha Salman, Shahnawaz Dhani, Shan Masood, Tayyab Zahir and Osama Mir are also included in the Pakistani squad.Shahid Afridi said that the captain and the selectors are on the same page, our responsibility is ours, the captain fulfills his responsibility. The Interim Chief Selector said that Sha...

28th Apex Committee meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah

5Jan

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28th Apex Committee meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah

28th Apex Committee meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Provincial Ministers, Nasir Shah, Sharjeel Memon, Murtaza Wahab, Corps Commander Lt Gen Babar Iftikhar, Chief Secretary Sohail Rajput, DG Rangers Major General Azhar Waqas, IG Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, Home Secretary Saeed Manganijo, Principal Secretary Jatoi, were present in the meeting. Additional IG Karachi, Additional IG Special Branch, Prosecutor General Sindh, provincial heads of intelligence agencies and other relevant officers participated. CM said we have to improve our security system once again; we will not tolerate terrorism on this earth under any circumstances. We have to further improve our security arrangements, intelligence system and targeted operations. We will now hold the ...

Important meeting of Army Chief General Asim Munir with Saudi Defense Minister

5Jan

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Important meeting of Army Chief General Asim Munir with Saudi Defense Minister

Important meeting of Army Chief General Asim Munir with Saudi Defense MinisterArmy Chief Asim Munir held an important meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday, January 4. According to the Saudi news agency, in the meeting held in Riyadh, it was agreed to increase military and defense cooperation.Regional and international issues were also discussed in the meeting. Meanwhile, the Saudi defense minister stressed on strengthening bilateral relations. Prince Khalid bin Salman also congratulated General Asim Munir on becoming the Army Chief. On the other hand, according to the statement released by the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR), Army Chief General Asim Munir is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia and the United ...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar

4Jan

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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani KharFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar in Finance Division today.SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Finance, Secretary Foreign Affairs, and other senior officers from Finance division and Foreign Affairs participated in the meeting.The Finance Minister and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs discussed the current political and economic situation of the country. The latest diplomatic developments in the region were also discussed. The two also exchanged views on financial matters related to foreign office during...