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Important meeting on Investment Board issues chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

26Jun

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Important meeting on Investment Board issues chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

Important meeting on Investment Board issues chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif The Prime Minister approved the joint venture project between Chinese and Pakistani companies regarding the transfer of Chinese industries to Pakistan. Promotion of internal and external investment in Pakistan is the first priority of the government: Prime Minister Government is taking all possible steps to provide business friendly environment for traders and investors: Prime Minister * Instructing the Prime Minister to submit a comprehensive report on the progress of the MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese companies during his visit to China in Shenzhen. Prime Minister's directive to review the draft law of Special Economic Zones One Stop Shop in the context of developments after his visit ...

وزیر اعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی، گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کا پاکستان کی موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے منفی اثرات سے نمٹنے کے لیے مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنے کا عزم

25Jun

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وزیر اعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی، گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کا پاکستان کی موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے منفی اثرات سے نمٹنے کے لیے مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنے کا عزم

وزیر اعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی، گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کا پاکستان کی موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے منفی اثرات سے نمٹنے کے لیے مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنے کا عزم اسلام آباد وزارت موسمیاتی تبدیلی اور ماحولیاتی رابطہ اور بل اینڈ میلنڈا گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن نے پاکستان کی موسمیاتی لچک پیدا کرنے کے لیے مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنے پر اتفاق کیا ہے۔ یہ اتفاق اسلام آباد میں فاؤنڈیشن کے چیئرمین بل گیٹس ،وزیر اعظم کی کوآرڈینیٹر برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی رومینہ خورشید عالم کی میزبانی میں ایک اعلیٰ اختیاراتی موسمیاتی موافقت راؤنڈ ٹیبل کے دوران طے پایا۔ گول میز کانفرنس نیشنل ڈیزاسٹر مینجمنٹ اتھارٹی (این ڈی ایم اے) کے ہیڈ کوارٹر میں منعقد ہوئی اور اس کی میزبانی این ڈی ایم اے کے چیئرپرسن لیفٹیننٹ جنرل انعام حیدر ملک نے کی۔ وزیر اعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی رومینہ خورشید عالم نے بھی بل گیٹس کو موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے مختلف شعبہ جات...

A two-member team of GCAA- UAE arrived at IIAP Islamabad

25Jun

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A two-member team of GCAA- UAE arrived at IIAP Islamabad

A two-member team of GCAA- UAE arrived at IIAP Islamabad A two-member team of GCAA- UAE, led by Mr. Abdullah Al Kaabi, Senior Director of Avsec Affairs, arrived at IIAP Islamabad for Avsec assessment of the airport. Air Cdre (R) Shahid Qadir, Director Avsec PCAA, on behalf of Secretary Aviation, welcomed the team. Mr. Abdullah re-affirmed UAE commitment in strengthening aviation security system of Pakistan through capacity and capability building. The opening meeting was attended by the APM/COO Aftab Gilani and all the concerned airport stakeholders. During the three-day assessment till 27 June, the team will be inspecting implementation of various security measures at the airport, with specific focus on the measures being adopted for flights to the UAE. The assessment is being hosted by ...

ISSI’s 51st anniversary: DPM/FM Ishaq Dar articulates vision of Pakistan’s foreign policy in a transforming world

25Jun

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ISSI’s 51st anniversary: DPM/FM Ishaq Dar articulates vision of Pakistan’s foreign policy in a transforming world

ISSI’s 51st anniversary: DPM/FM Ishaq Dar articulates vision of Pakistan’s foreign policy in a transforming worldThe Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) celebrated the 51st anniversary of its founding today. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, graced the occasion as Chief Guest where he dilated in detail on Pakistan’s foreign policy in a transforming world.Delivering his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood underscored the growing impact of think-tanks and research organizations globally, stressing their pivotal role in generating research-based inputs, fostering informed dialogue, and impacting policy. Over the past five decades, he said, the ISSI has evolved into a formidable research organization and...

Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal

24Jun

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Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal

Country Director World Bank called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday to discuss the progress and current status of the ongoing projects supported by the World Bank. Additional Secretary and senior officials of the Ministry attended the meeting.During the meeting, Minister Ahsan Iqbal expressed his gratitude for the continuous support provided by the World Bank. He emphasized the importance of expediting the implementation of various project components and instructed the relevant authorities to accelerate their execution to ensure timely completion.The Minister also highlighted the comprehensive nature of the "5Es...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill Gates

24Jun

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill Gates

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill GatesPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Mr. Bill Gates, the chair of the Gates Foundation in the Prime Minister’s House today. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of the Prime Minister that he extended during his meeting with Mr. Gates in Riyadh on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.Welcoming Mr. Gates on his visit to Pakistan, the Prime Minister updated him about the government’s efforts to achieve economic stability and key advances in digital financial services, increased health coverage, climate change adaptation and efforts to eradicate Polio.The Prime Minister deeply appreciated Gates Foundation’s valuable support for Government’s initiatives to digitize the economy. A digitized eco-syst...

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Called on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shebaz Sharif to Discuss Youth Empowerment

23Jun

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Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Called on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shebaz Sharif to Discuss Youth Empowerment

Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme, met with Honorable Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.The meeting focused on youth empowerment and engagement, emphasizing the potential of Pakistan's youth to drive positive change. Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan briefed the Prime Minister on various ongoing initiatives and programs aimed at empowering young people in Pakistan, including skill development, education, and economic opportunities.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to support the youth of Pakistan and encouraged Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan to continue his efforts to create a brighter future for the country's younger generation.This meeting underscores the government's dedication to prioritise youth de...

پاکستان کا بین الاقوامی برادری سے افغانستان میں دہشت گردی کے خلاف فیصلہ کن اقدامات کا مطالبہ

23Jun

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پاکستان کا بین الاقوامی برادری سے افغانستان میں دہشت گردی کے خلاف فیصلہ کن اقدامات کا مطالبہ

پاکستان نے دوبارہ اس بات پر زور دیا ہے کہ افغانستان کے اندر اور باہر سے دہشت گردی کا خاتمہ بین الاقوامی برادری، افغانستان کے پڑوسی ممالک اور خود افغانستان کے لیے سب سے اہم ترجیح ہے۔ اگرچہ افغان عبوری حکومت (اے آئی جی) نے داعش (آئی ایس کے پی) کے خلاف جنگ میں کچھ پیش رفت کی ہے، لیکن القاعدہ، ٹی ٹی پی، ای ٹی آئی ایم، اور آئی ایم یو سمیت دیگر کئی دہشت گرد گروہ افغانستان میں اب بھی سرگرم ہیں۔ پاکستان نے افغان عبوری حکومت پر زور دیا کہ وہ ان گروپوں کے خلاف اقوام متحدہ کی سلامتی کونسل کی متعدد قراردادوں کی تعمیل میں موثر اور مسلسل کارروائی کرے۔ آج افغانستان کے بارے میں اقوام متحدہ کی سلامتی کونسل کے اجلاس کے دوران، اقوام متحدہ میں پاکستان کے مستقل مندوب، سفیر منیر اکرم نے افغانستان میں دہشت گرد گروہوں کو دی گئی چھوٹ (empunity) کے خطرات پر روشنی ڈالی۔ انہوں نے اس بات پر زور دیا کہ سرمایہ کاری، ...

At UNSC Meeting, Pakistan Calls for Decisive Action Against Terrorism in Afghanistan

23Jun

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At UNSC Meeting, Pakistan Calls for Decisive Action Against Terrorism in Afghanistan

Pakistan has reiterated that the elimination of terrorism within and from Afghanistan remains the highest priority for the international community, Afghanistan neighbours, and Afghanistan itself.Despite progress made by the Afghan Interim Government (AIG) in combating Daesh (ISKP), several other terrorist groups, including Al-Qaeda, TTP, ETIM, and IMU, continue to operate in Afghanistan.Pakistan urged the AIG to take effective and sustained action against these groups in compliance with several Security Council resolutions.During the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan today, Ambassador Munir Akram, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, highlighted the dangers of allowing impunity for terrorist groups in Afghanistan. He emphasized that goals such as investm...

Deputy Prime Minister Chairs the Second Meeting on Medical Education

22Jun

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Deputy Prime Minister Chairs the Second Meeting on Medical Education

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the second meeting on ‘Medical Education’ today, emphasizing the government's dedication to enhancing healthcare through comprehensive improvements in medical training and education and come up with concrete recommendations.The meeting was attended by National Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health, Minister for Law and Justice, MNA Dr Nafeesa Shah, Secretary of Health, President PM&DC, Chairman Higher Education Commission, President CPSP, Additional Foreign Secretary (ME & SIFC) and heads of prominent public and private medical institutions and eminent experts from the medical community.In his opening address, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the essential role of robust medical education in tackling the nation's h...