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By Kamran RajaThe Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and China Puppet Art Theater co-hosted a Celebration of Pakistan-China Civilization and Cultural Heritage through Puppetry and Related Arts, in collaboration with Rafi Peer Theater Workshop. The cultural festivities were held at the Grand Theater of China Puppet Art Theatre.The event, which coincided with the World Puppetry Day, was one of the key highlights of a year-long celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.The event was attended by a large gathering of high-ranking officials from the government departments, members of the diplomatic corps, academia, think tanks, cultural organizations, Pakistani community and Pakistani and Chinese sc...

The Human Security Institution (THSI) Islamabad, organized a National Roundtable Conference titled as “Valuing Water and Restoring Forest: Future Strategies for Pakistan.” The roundtable was attended by distinguished speakers hailing from variety of backgrounds, including subject specialists, practitioners, social activist, academicians and public policy experts. Young researchers also participated in the event.The Director-General THSI, Mr. Rafique Ahmed Qureshi welcomed all the distinguished speakers and thanked them for joining us to celebrate the two most important days related to environment. March 21 is celebrated by United Nations as International Day of Forests” and March 22 “World Water Day”. DG THSI highlighted the need for an integrated approach to tackle the issues related to w...

By kamran RajaThe Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu as Chief of The Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force with effect from 19 March, 2021.Born on 16 April, 1965 Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in April, 1986. During his dazzling career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Flying Wing, an Operational Air Base and Regional Air Command.  In his staff appointments, he has served as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (OR&D), Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Training-Officers) and Additional Secretary at Ministry of Defence.  He has also served as Director General Projects, Director General Air Force Strategic Command and Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Air Defence) at Air Headquarters Islamaba...

By Kamran RajaToday’s warfare successful accomplishment depends on effective vision and fusion”, said the Air Chief while addressing the graduation ceremony of No 54 Combat Commanders’ Course held at Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE), today. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the Chief Guest on the occasion.Speaking at the occasion, the Air Chief said, “The lessons of Operation Swift Retort are a manifestation of our operational training in realistic scenarios. You have to be cognizant and be aware of our adversaries, what they are inducting.” He further expressed his satisfaction that ACE in general and Combat Commanders’ School in particular are taking strides in this very direction to train future combat leadership.The Air ...

By Kamran Raja Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in an impressive ceremony today, formally commenced activities to celebrate 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China. The virtual ceremony was simultaneously held in Islamabad and Beijing and was attended by high-ranking officials from both sides. Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that, “we pay tribute to the Chinese leadership which has done an incredible job in changing the lives and destiny of its people. We believe that President Xi Jinping’s leadership, at a momentous history, has greatly helped Chinese nation achieve its national aspirations”. Foreign Minister added that, “successive g...

By Kamran Raja“We want to live in peace but if our sovereignty is challenged, our response would always be Swift and Resolute as it was on 27 February, 2019” said the Air Chief while addressing a ceremony held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad to commemorate the second anniversary of PAF’s resounding victory in “Operation Swift Retort”.Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest at the occasion.Addressing the audience, the Air Chief further said, “PAF maintained its Operational Readiness to deter aggression, despite the challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic. He further said, “Pakistan is confronted with varied challenges including a Hybrid War, which demands our enhanced commitment and vigilance. PAF endeavours to augment its ca...

By kamran RajaTo commemorate 50 years of service by Mirage Aircraft in Pakistan Air Force and pay accolades to No 22 Operational Conversion Unit and No 27 Tactical Attack Sqn for their meritorious services in war time role.To celebrate “50 Years of Mirage in PAF” and award of Color to two operational Sqaudrons, a graceful ceremony was held at an Operational Base of Pakistan Air Force.Dr Arif Alvi, President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was also present at the occasion.Addressing the audience the Air Chief said, “I acknowledge the vision of our predecessors for keeping the aircraft abreast to meet challenges of modern warfare through up-gradation”. He furthe...

By Raja kamranPrime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, has called upon the plastic producers to play their part in managing the menace of plastic waste in sustainable manner, which is playing havoc with environment and public health.Addressing as a keynote speaker at a high-level National Consultative Policy Dialogue on Plastic Waste Management here on Sunday, he emphsised that the incumbent government is very much committed to tackling the growing environmental menace of plastic waste and has taken several policy and legal measures in this regard under the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision for Clean Green Pakistan and sustainable consumption and production initiatives for achieving environmentally-sound sustainable development.Yet, these efforts...

By Raja kamranThe launching ceremony of 2nd ship of Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy, was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China. The ceremony was graced by Commodore Azfar Humayun (Chief Naval Overseer, China) as Chief Guest.While addressing the ceremony, CNO highlighted that induction of these warships will significantly enhance Pakistan’s maritime defence and deterrence capabilities. He also acknowledged the commitment, hard work and timely completion of this important milestone project by M/s CSTC and HZ Shipyard, Shanghai despite ongoing global pandemic.Type-054 Frigates will be one of the most technologically advanced surface platforms of Pakistan Navy Fleet, fitted with latest surface, subsurface and anti-air weapon systems. The ships will b...

By Raja kamranThe debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s Operational Exercise RIBAT-21 was held at Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.Speaking on the occasion, the Admiral emphasized on the perpetual readiness of Pakistan Navy fighting units and underscored the importance of joint operational exercises to afford desired level of training. The Admiral also expressed his satisfaction on the conduct of joint operations with Pakistan Air Force to achieve highest level of synergy between the Services.The Chief of the Naval Staff during interaction with officers and men appreciated their morale, level of preparedness and resolve to defend maritime frontiers of the country. He emphasized that Pakistan is a peace-loving n...