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WAPDA win National Challenge Cup 2023-24
13May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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WAPDA win National Challenge Cup 2023-24

The 2023-24 National Football Challenge Cup came to a thrilling conclusion at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on Sunday, May 12, following twelve intense match days of action-packed football.In the final, WAPDA successfully defended their major trophy by defeating the star-studded SA Gardens with a score of 1-0. The decisive goal came early in the match, with M. Yousaf Ahmed of WAPDA finding the back of the net in the 17th minute after smashing home a deflected freekick by Shayek Dost. SA Gardens fought valiantly, with Murtaza Hussain coming close to equalizing in the game's dying moments with a volley that narrowly missed the target.This victory marks WAPDA's consecutive National Challenge Cup titles, adding to their triumph in 2020 and solidifying their status as a dominant force in ...
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نائب وزیراعظم اور وزیر خارجہ محمد اسحاق ڈار بیجنگ، چین پہنچ گئے
13May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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نائب وزیراعظم اور وزیر خارجہ محمد اسحاق ڈار بیجنگ، چین پہنچ گئے

نائب وزیراعظم اور وزیر خارجہ محمد اسحاق ڈار بیجنگ، چین پہنچ گئے ان کا استقبال ڈائریکٹر جنرل، سفیر وانگ فو کانگ اور چین میں پاکستان کے سفیر، سفیر خلیل ہاشمی نے کیا نائب وزیر اعظم اور وزیر خارجہ چینی وزیر خارجہ وانگ یی کے ساتھ پانچویں پاک چین وزرائے خارجہ اسٹریٹجک ڈائیلاگ کی مشترکہ صدارت کریں گے پاک چین تعلقات کے تمام پہلوؤں کا احاطہ کیا جائے گا نائب وزیراعظم چینی رہنماؤں اور اعلیٰ حکام اور ممتاز کاروباری اداروں سے بھی ملاقاتیں کریں گے Editor: kamran Raja...
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SA Garden, WAPDA advance to National Challenge Cup 2023 Final
12May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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SA Garden, WAPDA advance to National Challenge Cup 2023 Final

The final match will stream live on the Facebook and YouTube channels of the Pakistan Football Federation and SportsInfo Pakistan.  SA Garden and WAPDA have clinched their spots in the National Challenge Cup 2023 final, set to play on Sunday, May 12, at 8:30 pm in Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad. In the first semi-final, SA Garden overcame HEC in a tense penalty shootout, securing a 3-2 victory. Despite two additional 15-minute periods after regulation time, the match remained deadlocked. SA Garden's goalkeeper, Salman Kaka, emerged as a hero with a crucial save during the penalty shootout, propelling his team into the final.SA Gardens' goalkeeper Salman Kaka praised their strong opponent but reiterated his team's commitment to delivering their utmost effort in the final. In the se...
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ISSI hosts “Next-Generation Strategic Cohort 2024”
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts “Next-Generation Strategic Cohort 2024”

ISSI hosts “Next-Generation Strategic Cohort 2024” The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a one-day workshop, titled “Next-Generation Strategic Cohort 2024” as part of the series of events aimed at engaging young academics and scholars in the policy discourse relating to foreign policy and strategic issues in South Asia. The workshop was attended by more than 28 young researchers and experts from various think-tanks and Universities from different parts of Pakistan. In his opening remarks, Director India Study Centre Dr. Khurram Abbas welcomed the participants and introduced the theme, objectives and pattern of the event. The workshop was divided into two working sessions. In his remarks on the occasion, Director General ISSI Ambassador S...
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General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander United States (US) CENTCOM meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander United States (US) CENTCOM meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS

General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander United States (US) CENTCOM meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COASGeneral Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander United States (US) CENTCOM called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS at GHQ. During the meeting, matters of shared interests, particularly cooperation in regional security matters came under discussion. Both sides discussed avenues of joint training and reiterated the need for enhancing training interactions between CENTCOM and Pakistan Army.The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s successes in fight against terrorism and Pakistan’s continued efforts for brining peace and stability in the region.Editor: Kamran Raja
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Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Pakistan’s Eventing Paris Olympics 2024 Training Camp in Sandillon France
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Pakistan’s Eventing Paris Olympics 2024 Training Camp in Sandillon France

The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Pakistan’s Eventing Paris Olympics 2024 Training Camp in Sandillon France on May 9, 2024 where he met Pakistan's Equestrian Usman Khan and his coach Pierre Defrance.The Ambassador was briefed on the on-going qualification events in the run-up to Olympics. He appreciated duo efforts to secure the berth and bring laurels for Pakistan. The Ambassador lauded Usman's performance in Eventing - dressage, show jumping & cross country - at the training facility in Sandillon, France. He also met and rode Pakistan’s horse MIRAJ (Eden du Veret). The Ambassador appreciated the passion and commitment of Pierre Defrance in training Usman Khan for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.He thanked Pierre Defrance for his hospitality ...
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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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