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Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s conversation with Media after the 13th session of JCC
25May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s conversation with Media after the 13th session of JCC

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal's conversation with Media after the 13th session of JCCFederal Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal has the honor of having presided over 10 out of 13 JCC meetings. Speaking to the media after the 13th JCC, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that CPEC is a milestone of friendship between Pakistan and China. CPEC has provided this friendship with a strong foundation for economic and economic cooperation. From 2013 to 2018, 25 billion dollars were invested in Pakistan under CPEC. He said that the journey of CPEC slowed down after 2018 due to change of government. Criticism of CPEC during this period caused big investors to leave Pakistan, as a result of which Pakistan suffered huge losses in investment. Further damage to Pakistan's economy was caused by severe cli...
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Special Event at ISSI to celebrate “Africa Day 2024”
25May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Special Event at ISSI to celebrate “Africa Day 2024”

Special Event at ISSI to celebrate “Africa Day 2024”The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) organized a special event to celebrate “Africa Day 2024.” The theme was “Pakistan’s Contribution to Peace, Security, and Prosperity in Africa.” The Speakers included: Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood; Dean of African Corps/Ambassador of Morocco, H.E. Mohammad Karmoune; Additional Secretary (Africa), Mr. Shehryar Akbar Khan; Sector Commander West MINUSCA, Central African Republic (CAR), Brig. Fahad Ayub; President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Mr. Saqib Rafiq; Senior Research Fellow at Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Dr. Tughral Yamin; Senior Vice President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce a...
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ISSI-NIMA Seminar focuses on “India’s Maritime Buildup: Implications for the Indian Ocean”
23May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI-NIMA Seminar focuses on “India’s Maritime Buildup: Implications for the Indian Ocean”

ISSI-NIMA Seminar focuses on “India’s Maritime Buildup: Implications for the Indian Ocean” The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with the Indian Ocean Study Centre (IOSC), National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), hosted a seminar on “India’s Maritime Buildup: Implications for the Indian Ocean,” to address crucial geopolitical and security dynamics of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The speakers at the seminar included: Vice Admiral (R) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), President NIMA; Vice Admiral (R) Khan Hasham Bin Saddique, former Vice Chief of Naval Staff; Brigadier Zahir Kazmi, Director General, Arms Control and Disarmament Affairs (ACDA), SPD; Mr. Baber Bilal Haider, Vice President NIMA and Director IOSC, NIMA; a...
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UAE President commits to invest US$ 10 billion in Pakistan
23May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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UAE President commits to invest US$ 10 billion in Pakistan

UAE President commits to invest US$ 10 billion in PakistanPrime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi today.Prime Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi.The Prime Minister offered condolences on the passing away of close family members of Al Nahyan family, late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan and late Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan Al Nahyan.The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss whole gamut of bilateral relations including cooperation in political, economic, social, cultural and de...
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CDWP Recommends $6.7 Billion ML-1 Project to ECNEC
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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CDWP Recommends $6.7 Billion ML-1 Project to ECNEC

CDWP Recommends $6.7 Billion ML-1 Project to ECNECMohammad Jehanzeb Khan, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, chaired the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. The CDWP approved seven development projects worth Rs. 23 billion and recommended four projects to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for consideration. Among these, three projects are worth Rs. 82.24 billion, while the fourth project, ML-1, is recommended with a cost of USD 6.7 billion.The meeting was attended by Secretary Planning Awais Manzur Sumra, Aditional Secretary Planning , Chiefs & Members of the Planning Commission, as well as representatives from Federal Ministries and Provincial Governments.The agenda included discussions on pr...
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ISSI hosts “Global Bridges” delegation from Germany
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts “Global Bridges” delegation from Germany

ISSI hosts “Global Bridges” delegation from Germany The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized an in-House meeting with a delegation from ‘Global Bridges’, Germany. The 17-member delegation – including decision-makers from politics, business, academia and media - exchanged views with the ISSI side that included Director General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Chairman BoG Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Director China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) Dr. Talat Shabbir; Director CSP Dr. Neelum Nigar; and other members of CSP and CPSC. Dr. Talat Shabbir presented an overview of the broad range of ISSI's research work and outreach. Dr. Christian Altenhofen made remarks about Global Bridges' mission and initiatives as well as the purpose of...
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Blome at the Investment Roadshow by USAID Pakistan Private Sector Energy Activity
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Blome at the Investment Roadshow by USAID Pakistan Private Sector Energy Activity

Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Blome at the Investment Roadshow by USAID Pakistan Private Sector Energy Activity Assalaam-o-Alaikum and Good Morning! It's with great pleasure that I welcome you all here today to the second Cleantech Sector Investment Road Show organized by the USAID Pakistan Private Sector Energy project. Since our last roadshow in Karachi in May of 2023, we have mobilized over $30 million in new cleantech investments, which promise significant improvements in Pakistan's energy market. As you just heard, more encouraging developments are on the horizon. Amid shared global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation, Pakistan’s cleantech sector stands out as an example of real innovation.  This sector is vital for creating sustainable...
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غیر متعدی بیماریوں کی وجہ بننے والے الٹرا پراسیسیڈ فوڈز اور میٹھے مشروبات پر ٹیکسوں میں اضافے کے لیے پناہ کا مری میں سوشل میڈیا انفلوئنسرز کے لیے تربیتی سیشن کا انعقاد
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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غیر متعدی بیماریوں کی وجہ بننے والے الٹرا پراسیسیڈ فوڈز اور میٹھے مشروبات پر ٹیکسوں میں اضافے کے لیے پناہ کا مری میں سوشل میڈیا انفلوئنسرز کے لیے تربیتی سیشن کا انعقاد

 پاکستان دنیا بھر میں ذیابیطس کے سب سے زیادہ پھیلاؤ کے تناسب سرفہرست ہے جہاں 33 ملین افراد ذیابیطس میں مبتلا ہیں۔ پاکستان میں روزانہ تقریباً 1100 اموات ذیابیطس اور اس کی پیچیدگیوں سے ہوتی ہیں۔ اگر فوری اور فیصلہ کن پالیسی ایکشن نہ لیا گیاتو 2045 تک ذیابیطس کے شکار افراد کی تعداد 62 ملین تک پہنچنے کا امکان ہے۔ دوسری غیر متعدی بیماریاں بھی پاکستان میں بہت تیزی سے پھیل رہی ہیں۔ الٹرا پروسیسڈ کھانوں میں اکثرچینی، نمک یا ٹرانس فیٹس کی مقدار بہت زیادہ ہوتی ہے۔ میٹھے مشروبات ہماری خوراک میں چینی کا سب سے بڑا زریعہ ہیں جن کے ایک چھوٹے گلاس میں 7سے 8چمچ چینی موجود ہوتی ہے۔ دنیا کے بہت سے ممالک نے ان مضر صحت خوراک میں کمی کے لیے میٹھے مشروبات اور الٹرا پراسیسڈ فوڈز پر  ٹیکس میں اضافہ کیا جس سے نہ صرف ان کے استعمال میں کمی آئی گی  بلکہ بیماریوں میں بھی کمی آئیگی۔   پاکستان نیشنل ہارٹ ایسوسی ایشن  بہ...
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ISSI hosts Roundtable with SAARC Secretary General on “Prospects and Challenges of Regional Cooperation in South Asia”
21May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts Roundtable with SAARC Secretary General on “Prospects and Challenges of Regional Cooperation in South Asia”

ISSI hosts Roundtable with SAARC Secretary General on “Prospects and Challenges of Regional Cooperation in South Asia”The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Roundtable Discussion, titled “Prospects and Challenges of Regional Cooperation in South Asia”, with Ambassador Golam Sarwar, Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The event was attended by diplomats, academics, practitioners, and researchers of various Islamabad-based think-tanks and Universities.DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood delivered welcome remarks.During the Roundtable discussion, the importance of SAARC for the region was highlighted by the participants. It was noted that SAARC is a people-centric organization. It has pl...
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Federal Minister of Religious Affairs meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj
21May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Minister of Religious Affairs meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj

Federal Minister of Religious Affairs meeting with Saudi Minister of HajjFederal Minister of Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain met with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiyyah. In the meeting, there was a detailed discussion regarding bilateral relations and arrangements for Hajj 2024. Additional Secretary Dr. Attaur Rehman and DG Haj Abdul Wahab Soomro also participated in the meeting. Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain is grateful for the excellent support of the Saudi government for providing services to Hajj. He said the ongoing reforms of the Saudi government are exemplary for Hajj. There is positive progress regarding the new Pakistan House in Makkah and Madinah.Federal Minister for Religious Affairs said Saudi companies responsible...
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