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By kamran RajaOn the invitation of the State Councilor and Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit China from 23-24 July 2021. The Foreign Minister will be accompanied by senior officials. The visit is part of the high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China.​During the visit, both sides will inter alia discuss further deepening of bilateral relations, focus on cooperation in the high quality development under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), defence and security cooperation, Covid-19 vaccines, counter-terrorism and regional and international issues of mutual interest. The visit will play an important role in further strengthening Pakistan-China “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” and will expand strategic communication...

By kamran RajaIn wake of the recent Dasu bus incident involving Chinese citizens, COAS extended heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the government and the people of the Republic of China, particularly the bereaved families. COAS said that Pakistan Army greatly values its brotherly relations with our time-tested friend and also assured full support / cooperation and security of Chinese citizens working in Pakistan.COAS said that while we work for peace, we need to stay strong to thwart designs of all inimical forces challenging our resolve particularly those threatening China-Pakistan strategic cooperation. Both agreed on need for continuous engagement and coordination for peace and stability in the region.

By kamran RajaPakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) General Secretary and Director Operations Sana Ullah Ghumman termed the loss in tobacco revenue and non-implementation of health levy as non-seriousness of the institutions.He saud that We have been working for the health of the people of Pakistan for 37 years. So that the lives of the people lost at the hands of tobacco can be savedBut it is unfortunate that the non-implementation of health levy in Budget also 2021-22 has reduced the struggle for the health of all our people to zero in the face of vested interests.But public health is our priority, so our struggle will continue.Yesterday, He was speaking to health experts, civil society, lawyers, political representatives and technocratsSanaullah Ghman said that the research of...

By kamran RajaCommemorating 70 years of Pakistan-China relations, Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) arranged the concluding session of the conference titled, “Pakistan-China At 70: Vision for the Future”. The conference, which was packed to capacity, brought together Pakistan’s Parliamentarians, Foreign Ambassadors, former Pakistani diplomats, academicians, government officials from China and Pakistan, media representatives, think tanks and civil society members under one roof.The conference featured four panelists including Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Nong Rong, Syed Fakhar Imam, Minister of National Food Security, and Research, Qasim Suri, Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan, and Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed who is heading Pakistan-China Institute...

By kamran RajaPakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited Port Mina’ ash Shuwaykh, Kuwait during Overseas Deployment. The ship is deployed to undertake Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) in Gulf of Aden, North Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman to contribute in international efforts to ensure maritime security in region.Upon arrival at the port vicinity, PNS SAIF was welcomed by a Kuwaiti Navy Ship. On reaching the harbour, ship was warmly received by Ambassador of Pakistan in Kuwait H.E Syed Sajjad Haider and officials of Kuwaiti Naval Force.During stay at port, the Commanding Officer of Pakistan Navy Ship called on civil and military leadership of host country and matter of bilateral relations and navy to navy collaboration were discussed. After the port visit, a Passage Exercise was co...

By kamran RajaTree Plantation Ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IslamabadThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).Remarks by the Foreign MinisterThe founding of the CPC was a seminal event in the history of world and politics. The remarkable success of the CPC rests in its people-centric approach to governance and development agenda.Under the visionary leadership of the CPC, China has lifted 800 million people out of extreme poverty in a short span of 40 years.Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is poised to achieve the goal of “Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation.”The year 2021 also marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Paki...

By kamran RajaSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser remarked that Children are future of the nation and educating our children would ensure bright future of the country. He said that British Council has long lasting achievements in supporting the cause of education. He remarked that provision of educating facilities especially to our Girls would change the fate of the nation.He expressed these views while chairing the event of " ILMPOSSIBLE Take a child to School" organized by British Council in Islamabad today.Speaker Asad Qaiser remarked that taking a child to School is to bring life time changes in his life. He also emphasized on educating the Girls. While mentioning the negative impacts of COVID-19 on education of Children, Speaker Asad Qaiser applauded the strategy adopted by Sha...

By kamran RajaDEPUTY SPEAKER NA INAUGURATES AIRSIAL AIRLINE SERVICES FROM ISLAMABAD TO QUETTADeputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri remarked that initiation of private domestic airline service from Islamabad to Quetta would connect Baluchistan to other parts of the country. He also remarked that easy access to Gwadar Port and CPEC related projects would capitalize the opportunities of growth and investment in province. He said that the successful operation of domestic AirSial Airline Services for Six cities especially for Quetta would bring ease and comfortable travelling to people of Baluchistan. He expressed these views while addressing launching ceremony of AirSial Airline services from Islamabad to Quetta at Islamabad Airport today.While mentioning the probl...

By kamran RajaThe successful ascent of Mt. Everest by Pakistani Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan was feted at a reception by Serena Hotels on Wednesday evening.Sirbaz had summitted the world’s tallest peak as part of “Mission 14”, his quest to scale all 14 peaks over 8000 m around the world.At the event, the phenomenal journey of Sirbaz Khan was highlighted and celebrated. Hailing from Hunza, he began climbing as a mountain guide and kitchen crew member with international climbing expeditions for over 11 years before becoming a professional mountaineer. The most remarkable thing about his expeditions is that he tends to use no supplemental oxygen, which is a testament to his grit and talent.Serena Hotels has been sponsoring Sirbaz on his expeditions under its Adventure Diplomacy community ...

By Kamran RajaSerena Hotels have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Wide Fund for Nature–Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan), and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) with the aim to further the common objectives of climate mitigation, climate adaptation, land degradation, food security, biodiversity conservation and enhancing community resilience in view of Pakistan’s needs, and to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel which was graced by the Federal Minister and Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan for Climate Change Mr. Malik Amin Aslam, heads of NGOs, media representatives and other stakeholders.As a responsible corporate citizen, Serena Hotels has been carrying out several...