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Ambassador of France meets the Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb
8May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador of France meets the Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb

Ambassador of France meets the Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad AurangzebThe Ambassador of France to Pakistan Mr. Nicholas Galey, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division, today, to discuss matters of mutual interests and to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Pakistan and France.Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the French Ambassador and appreciated the support extended by the French government for renewal of GSP Plus status to Pakistan.The Finance Minister briefed the envoy on the steps taken by the government to stabilize the economy including notable increases in agricultural production, forex reserves reaching $9 billion, stable rupee, declining inflation, and upswing in the stock ma...
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World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia Mr Martin calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
8May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia Mr Martin calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia Mr Martin calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz SharifWorld Bank and Pakistan agree to work on a new robust and ambitious Country Partnership Framework to carry forward reform and development agenda. Mr. Martin Raiser, Regional Vice President of World Bank for South Asia along with a delegation including Country Representative Mr. Najy Benhassine called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today.Welcoming Mr. Martin Raiser, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the contribution of the World Bank to the development of Pakistan. The Prime Minister appreciated the support extended by the Bank for building climate resilient infrastructure in the wake of 2022 floods in Pakistan. He briefed the delegation on the reform agenda of...
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𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿
8May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿

𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿 The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), has launched the Cohort-I, Batch-V of the Pre-Service National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP-2023-24) at the HEC Regional Centre, Peshawar. The IPFP (Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs) Fellows are taking part in the programme. The pre-service NFDP, a pioneering initiative by NAHE, has been designed to prepare and certify recently graduated PhD holders for their teaching roles within higher education institutions. This pre-service training imparts critical techniques and skill sets that will enhance their teaching practices in the future. The programme ensures a seamless transition from theoretical knowledge to practical implementation. A...
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ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)
7May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)

ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) held the second round of dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI) comprising heads of missions of ASEAN member states in Islamabad. The ASEAN delegation was led by the current ACI Chair, Ambassador Maria Agnes M. Cervantes, Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, led the ISSI side.In his opening remarks, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the special significance Pakistan attaches to ASEAN as part of its “Vision East Asia.” While noting ASEAN’s standing as a global economic powerhouse and a successful model of regional cooperation, he underlined Pakistan’s growing engagement with ASEAN member...
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Environmental Reporting Demands Investigative, Data-Driven Journalism Practices
6May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Environmental Reporting Demands Investigative, Data-Driven Journalism Practices

Karachi, as a sprawling metropolis, grapples with a significant environmental challenge stemming from its inadequate water sanitation and solid waste management systems. The city's burgeoning population and rapid industrialization exacerbate these problems, necessitating urgent action and sustainable solutions to safeguard public health and the environment. "Investigative and data-driven journalism are indispensable tools in Pakistan's environmental reporting arsenal, crucial for highlighting human-centric critical issues, ensuring accountability," remarked Syed Masood Raza, General Secretary of GNMI, during a 3-Day Sabz Journalism Environmental Reporting training in Karachi, organized by the Global Neighbourhood for Media Innovation (GNMI) in collaboration with the United States Departme...
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Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
4May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)At General Headquarters, Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M).In addition to praising them both for their extraordinary athletic accomplishments, COAS expressed complete faith in Pakistan's youth and their extraordinary potential.Editor: Kamran Raja
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Pakistan wants to Equip Agriculture sector with modern Technology .
29Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan wants to Equip Agriculture sector with modern Technology .

Govt of Pakistan wants to equip agri sector with modern technology . • Federal Minister says government will provide farmers with all-possible resources to improve crop yield • Federal and provincial governments, along with research centers, must play their role in development of agricultureFederal Minister for National Food Security and Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that agriculture sector will be equipped through research and modern technology in order to reap its true potential in Pakistan. Speaking during his visit to National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC), Federal Minister Rana Tanveer said the purpose of his visit was to evaluate research standards. Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy. The welfare of farmers and agricultural develop...
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International Conference of the ISSI-FES on “Pakistan in the Emerging Geopolitical Environment”
25Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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International Conference of the ISSI-FES on “Pakistan in the Emerging Geopolitical Environment”

International Conference of the ISSI-FES on "Pakistan in the Emerging Geopolitical Environment"The first working session was titled "Unravelling Afghanistan's Shifting Landscape," and Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, served as moderator. Among the speakers at the session were Dr. Ye Hailin, Vice Dean of the National Institute of International Strategy at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (NIIS, CASS); Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, former Special Representative of Pakistan for Afghanistan; Dr. Bette Dam, Investigative Journalist and Author; and Dr. Foad Izadi, Associate Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran. Ambassador Hamidi served as Afghanistan's former Minister of Education.The session's presenters gave a thorough overview of Afghanistan's changing situati...
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Officials from Pakistan and the United States Meet to Promote Trade and Investment
25Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Officials from Pakistan and the United States Meet to Promote Trade and Investment

Officials from Pakistan and the United States Meet to Promote Trade and InvestmentThe United States and Pakistan had an intersessional conference in accordance with the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).   In order to strengthen their bilateral trade and investment ties, officials from the United States and Pakistan talked about a wide variety of topics.  Good regulatory standards, digital commerce, intellectual property protection, women's economic empowerment, labour, textiles, investment, and agricultural issues—including advancements in access for beef and U.S. biotechnology products—were the main topics of conversation during the discussion.Following the visit to the US by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurengzeb, events such as the TIFA are essential to advancing o...
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