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Poetry Comes Alive at Serena Hotels Mehfil-e-Sukhan
27Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Poetry Comes Alive at Serena Hotels Mehfil-e-Sukhan

Serena Hotels, hosted a Mushaira “Mehfil-e-Sukhan” event, bringing together some of Pakistan’s most esteemed poets. The gathering celebrated under Serena Hotels’ Cultural Diplomacy Initiative was a tribute to the richness of Urdu poetry and to the power of words.The gathering featured wonderful well-known poets, including Anwar Masood, Kishwar Naheed, Iftikhar Arif, Anwar Shaoor, Yasmin Hameed, Javed Saba, Akhtar Usman, Ahmad Ataullah, Zahoor Ahmed, Hamida Shaheen, Umair Najmi, and Farjad Mahdi. Each poet shared captivating verses that captivated the audience. The poetry shared highlighted how poetry continues to bring people together across different cultures.This Mushaira was more than a recital; it was a celebration of language, tradition, and the timeless art of verse. Serena H...
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PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam highlights visual arts’ role in wildlife protection
25Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
Climate Change, PAKISTAN NEWS

PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam highlights visual arts’ role in wildlife protection

Islamabad, October 25, 2024: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam on Friday said that while the climate change impacts grow more frequent and intense, innovative approaches such as painting and visual arts can play a vital role to sensitise policymakers and public about various threats being faced by the wildlife species and their habitats and invoke response.“In the face of escalating threats to wildlife and their habitats, the role of painting and visual art has never been seen more crucial as in today’s times of global warming. Artists can effectively use their talents to illuminate the pressing issues surrounding wildlife vulnerability, inspiring action and fostering a deeper connection between communities and the natural world,” the PM’s climate ai...
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Pakistan Sets a Record for New Company Registrations
22Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Sets a Record for New Company Registrations

With the collaboration of the SIFC, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has registered 2,617 new companies this year, marking a 6% increase compared to 2023.As a result, the total number of registered companies has reached 231,111.A large number of registered companies contribute to government revenue, which can be utilized for public services, infrastructure development, health, education, and development programs.Among the new companies, 55% are private limited, 41% are single-member, and the remaining 4% include public unlisted companies, non-profit organizations, trade associations, and limited liability partnerships.A significant development is that 99.8% of the companies were registered online, demonstrating the commitment of Pakistan’s Securities and E...
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Consul General Shante Moore says Water is life.
17Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
Climate Change, Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS

Consul General Shante Moore says Water is life.

Consul General Shante Moore says  Water is life. For communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, groundwater represents more than just a resource, it is a lifeline that sustains us providing for our drinking needs, nurturing our crops, and supporting our industries.At a groundbreaking USAID Pakistan workshop on groundwater management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, experts shared insights on how the region can sustainably manage groundwater resources. This is critical for the region’s water security, especially in the face of climate change. Sub Editor: Ghufran 
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Statement by Ambassador Usman Iqbal Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative, under Agenda Item 59 “ Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
16Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
PAKISTAN NEWS, United Nation (UN)

Statement by Ambassador Usman Iqbal Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative, under Agenda Item 59 “ Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

New York 16 October 2023 : Ambassador Usman Jadoon delivered a statement under Agenda Item 59, which addresses the "Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources." He expressed Pakistan's deep concern regarding the severe security and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory resulting from Israeli actions that are in violation of international law. Ambassador Jadoon urged the international community to collaborate in achieving a just, comprehensive, and enduring two-state solution, which would entail the establishment of a viable, sovereign, and territorially continuous State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al Q...
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PARC and Suzhou Triple Three Culture and Art Company have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on tea cultivation in Pakistan.
10Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PARC and Suzhou Triple Three Culture and Art Company have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on tea cultivation in Pakistan.

Islamabad 10 Oct 2024: Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Chairman Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), and Mr. Tang YaoJun, Chief Executive Officer of Suzhou Triple Three Culture and Art Company Ltd, have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on tea cultivation in Pakistan.This initiative seeks to promote innovation in both tea cultivation and processing in the country, reflecting PARC's dedication to advancing domestic tea production and high-value agricultural crops, with the objective of reducing relience on imports. Sub Editor:  Ghufran
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ISSI’s New Book Launched, titled “Pakistan’s Pathways to Development: Integrating Economy, Environment & Society”
10Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI’s New Book Launched, titled “Pakistan’s Pathways to Development: Integrating Economy, Environment & Society”

ISSI’s New Book Launched, titled “Pakistan’s Pathways to Development: Integrating Economy, Environment & Society”The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of its first edited book, Pakistan’s Pathways to Development: Integrating Economy, Environment, & Society. The Guest of Honor on the occasion was Dr. Waqar Masood Khan, Former Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance. Speakers included Mr. Haroon Sharif, Former MoS/Chairman, BoI; Ms. Kosar Bano; Dr. Faisal Bari Associate Professor, LUMS; and Dr. Safdar Sohail, ED, SPRC.Guest of Honor, Dr. Waqar Masood, congratulated the ISSI for taking the initiative to publish a book that features diverse writers from various disciplines. He also praised each...
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سعودی سرمایہ کار وفد کی تین روزہ دورے پر پاکستان آمد
9Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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سعودی سرمایہ کار وفد کی تین روزہ دورے پر پاکستان آمد

وفد کی سربراہی سعودی وزیر برائے سرمایہ کاری جناب خالد عبدالعزیز الفالح کر رہے ہیں. نور خان بیس پر وفد کا استقبال وفاقی وزراء ڈاکٹر مصدق ملک ،جام کمال خان اور عبدالعلیم خان نے کیا وفد میں توانائی ،مائننگ، منرلز ،ایگریکلچر، بزنس، ٹورزم، انڈسٹری، افرادی قوت سمیت مختلف شعبوں کے عہدیداران اور کمپنیاں شامل. سعودی وفد کی پاکستانی کمپنیوں سے بزنس ٹو بزنس ملاقاتیں بھی شیڈیول. مختلف معاہدوں پر دستخط کیے جائیں گے معزز مہمانوں کو پاکستان آمد پر خوشآمدید کہتے ہیں، وفد کی آمد پاک سعودی تجارتی تعلقات میں اہم سنگِ میل ہے۔ پاکستانی معیشت کے لیے اس دورے کے دور رس فوائد حاصل ہوں گے  Editor: Kamran Raja...
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King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center signed several agreements and MOU’s
8Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center signed several agreements and MOU’s

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding with various organizations in Islamabad on Tuesday.On this occasion Speaking at the ceremony of MoU with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Saudi Arabia has always supported us in good and bad times. The foreign minister said that Saudi Arabia helped Pakistan in difficult economic situation. In the year 2005, even when there was an earthquake in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia helped us, with the help of friendly countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan has stood up again. Saudi Charity Organization King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is the largest aid organization in the world, which has started welfare projects in more than 80 cou...
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