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Pak-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group Meeting Focuses on Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Addressing Key Challenges
18Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pak-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group Meeting Focuses on Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Addressing Key Challenges

18 December 2024,Islamabad,(Kamran Raja): Meeting of the Pak-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group, organized by Ms. Misbah Khar, Secretary of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, and convened by Senator Ashraf Ali Jatoi, was held today at the Parliament House. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Mr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Deputy Head of Mission/First Counselor Mr. Berk Ece, Counselor Mrs. Yaprak Ece, and Secretary Mr. Buğra Zaimoğlu. Senator Ashraf Ali Jatoi, along with Senators Husna Bano, Muhammad Aslam Abro, Dost Ali Jessar, Saleem Mandviwalla, Nasir Mehmood, and Zeeshan Khanzada, welcomed the Turkish delegation and reaffirmed the strong and ongoing cooperation between the two nations.Senator Jatoi acknowledged the progress made in bilateral relations while emphasizing that more needs ...
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Experts Urge Stronger Collaboration in Cybersecurity Among OIC Nations
17Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Experts Urge Stronger Collaboration in Cybersecurity Among OIC Nations

17 December 2024, Islamabad(Kamran Raja) : The Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) hosted a two-day international workshop on the “Cybersecurity Landscape in OIC Countries: Issues and Prospects” at its headquarters in Islamabad. The workshop, which began on Tuesday, was jointly organized by COMSTECH and Huawei Technologies Pakistan Pvt. Ltd., focusing on addressing the critical challenges and opportunities in the realm of cybersecurity across the OIC member countries.The event attracted a distinguished lineup of cybersecurity experts from various OIC nations, including Mr. Fazlan Abdullah, Acting Head of the Pre-Emptive Technology & Services Division at Cybersecurity Malaysia; Mr. F...
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Ambassador Dr Jemal Presents His Credentials to President of Kyrgyz Republic
17Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador Dr Jemal Presents His Credentials to President of Kyrgyz Republic

17 December 2024,Bishkek(Kamran Raja)H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Designated to Kyrgyzstan with residence in Islamabad formally presented his credentials to H.E. Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, on 17th December, 2024. Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker, who is currently in Bishkek on a working visit, presented his credentials to the President during a ceremony held at the President House.Last week, the Ambassador also presented his credentials to the Speaker of the Parliament of Turkmenistan. With residence in Islamabad, Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker is a Non-Resident Ambassador of Ethiopia to the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.During the credentials’ submission t...
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وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی متحدہ عرب امارات کی حکومت اور عوام کو قومی دن کی مبارکباد، پاکستان میں صحت، تعلیم اور بنیادی ڈھانچہ کی ترقی میں متحدہ عرب امارات نے اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے
17Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی متحدہ عرب امارات کی حکومت اور عوام کو قومی دن کی مبارکباد، پاکستان میں صحت، تعلیم اور بنیادی ڈھانچہ کی ترقی میں متحدہ عرب امارات نے اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے

 اسلام آباد۔17دسمبر (کامران راجہ): وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے متحدہ عرب امارات کی حکومت اور عوام کوقومی دن کی مبارکباد دیتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ پاکستان میں صحت، تعلیم اور بنیادی ڈھانچہ کی ترقی میں متحدہ عرب امارات نے اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے، پاکستان یو اے ای کی علاقائی سالمیت اور خود مختاری کی حمایت کرے گا۔ان خیالات کا اظہار انہوں نے متحدہ عرب امارات کے قومی دن کے حوالہ سے منعقدہ تقریب سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے کیا۔ اس موقع پر صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری نے بھی خطاب کیا۔ وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے کہا کہ متحدہ عرب امارات کی حکومت اور عوام کو قومی دن کی مبارکباد پیش کرتا ہوں،متحدہ عرب امارات نے خوشحالی اور ترقی کی مثال قائم کی ہے۔انہوں نے کہا کہ پاکستان اور متحدہ عرب امارات کے درمیان دیرینہ تعلقات ہیں،پاکستان میں صحت، تعلیم اور بنیادی ڈھانچہ کی ترقی میں یو اے ای نے اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے، متحدہ عرب اما...
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3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation
17Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation

17 December 2024, China, Kunming( Kamran Raja) : Mr. Luo Zhaohui, Director of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), held a meeting with Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, in Kunming, China. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation, which Minister Iqbal attended as part of his official visit to China. The meeting was also attended by Shou Hailong, Director-General of CIDCA’s Department of Regional Affairs I; Li Ming, Director-General of the Department of International Cooperation; Yang Shaocheng, Director of Yunnan Provincial Foreign Affairs Office; Humair, Special Secretary of Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs; and Minister Aslam Chaudhry f...
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EPA Conducts Quarterly Compliance Monitoring of Wastewater Plants in Housing Societies and Development Projects
16Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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EPA Conducts Quarterly Compliance Monitoring of Wastewater Plants in Housing Societies and Development Projects

16 December 2024, Islamabad ( Kamran Raja) : Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has conducted its routine quarterly monitoring of wastewater treatment plants in various housing societies and under-construction projects, including Gulberg, I-12 PHA, and Officers Residencia PHA, to ensure compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations.The primary objective of these visits was to assess the water quality of the final discharge/effluent from these facilities. Wastewater often contains health-hazardous dissolved metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, which pose significant risks to public health and the environment. Effluent samples were collected and analyzed in Pak-EPA’s CLEAN Lab using advanced Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for heavy metal...
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Seminar on CPEC 2.0 in Beijing and the 3rd Forum on China-Indian Ocean Region Development Cooperation in Kunming
15Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Seminar on CPEC 2.0 in Beijing and the 3rd Forum on China-Indian Ocean Region Development Cooperation in Kunming

CPEC Phase 2.0: Pakistan-China Partnership Enters a New Era with High-Level Engagements in Beijing15 December 2024, Beijing ( Kamran Raja) : The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, remains the cornerstone of economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. Contrary to rumors suggesting a slowdown, recent developments signal a renewed vigor and strategic focus on advancing the next phase of CPEC, dubbed CPEC Phase 2.0. This pivotal phase aims to redefine the framework of bilateral relations through deeper collaboration, advanced technological transfer, and transformative socio-economic projects.Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, is spearheading Pakistan’s engagement in a ser...
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Raabta panel discussion to commemorate International Mountain Day
13Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Raabta panel discussion to commemorate International Mountain Day

13 December 2024, Islamabad( Kamran Raja): Serena Hotels, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Canadian High Commission in Pakistan, hosted a Raabta panel discussion to commemorate International Mountain Day. The event, titled “Preserving Mountain Ecosystems Amidst Climate Change – Strategies for Adaptation and Empowering Mountain Communities,” brought together experts at Islamabad Serena Hotel to address the pressing challenges faced by mountain ecosystems and communities.Canada, as a global leader in climate action, reiterated its commitment to combating climate change and supporting vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on empowering women and youth through initiatives like Eco-Leaders and partnerships with Booni Environmental Academy Chitral. Similarly...
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SDPI, UNFPA’s two-day D4D Symposium renews commitment to harness data for sustainable development
13Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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SDPI, UNFPA’s two-day D4D Symposium renews commitment to harness data for sustainable development

13 December 2024, Islamabad( kamran Raja ): The two-day Data for Development (D4D) Symposium concluded on Friday with a renewed commitment to harnessing the power of data for sustainable development, ensuring that Pakistan is better equipped to address its social, economic, and environmental challenges.The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted the conclusion of the “Data for Development” (D4D) symposium, an initiative aimed at strengthening the role of data in driving sustainable development across Pakistan.The event brought together policymakers, development practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with data collection, protection, and usage.In her ke...
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Pakistan commemorates Universal Health Coverage Day on 12th December 2024
12Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan commemorates Universal Health Coverage Day on 12th December 2024

12 December 2024,Islamabad( Nosheen ): occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (M/o NHSR&C) announced the latest UHC Service Coverage Index estimation results at national, provincial and district levels with the technical support provided by the UKs Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Evidence for Health (E4H) Programme. The UHC Service Coverage Index (SCI) has improved at the National level from a score of 40 in 2015 to 53.9 in 2023. While this is a commendable 35.8% increase since 2015, the annual rise of just 2.2% since 2022 highlights the need for accelerated efforts.The Coordinator to Prime Minister on Health, Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad, today announced the latest UHC results for Pakistan ...
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