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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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In order to brighten Pakistan, Xin Xing launches the Takal Village Solar Initiative
22Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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In order to brighten Pakistan, Xin Xing launches the Takal Village Solar Initiative

In order to brighten Pakistan, Xin Xing launches the Takal Village Solar InitiativeLeading energy sustainability business Xin Xing from China has started a life-changing adventure in Takal Village, Punjab, Pakistan, offering over 3000 people from middle-class to lower-class backgrounds hope and advancement. The cooperative endeavour between Xin Xing and the Takal village community represents a noteworthy advancement in the direction of sustainable growth and prosperity. The cordial welcome given by the nobility, elders, and people of Takal is a perfect example of the people's togetherness and common dedication to advancement.Public officials representing a range of political persuasions collaborated to further this admirable goal. In his welcoming speech, Dr. Talat Shabbir, a nat...
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Iranian Interior Minister Dr. Ahmad Vahidi and Iranian Law Minister Amin Hussain Rahimi met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
22Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Iranian Interior Minister Dr. Ahmad Vahidi and Iranian Law Minister Amin Hussain Rahimi met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

Iranian Interior Minister Dr. Ahmad Vahidi and Iranian Law Minister Amin Hussain Rahimi met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. During the discussion, a number of topics were covered, including border control, smuggling, anti-terrorism, security cooperation, facilities for Pakistani guests, and prisoner exchange. According to the interior minister, bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran would benefit greatly from the Iranian president's visit. The President of Iran and his team are cordially welcomed to Pakistan by the people of that country.Editor: Kamran Raja
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi meet today
22Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi meet today

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi meet todayPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi met in Islamabad today. The Islamic Republic of Iran is the host country. Senior officials and ministers from both sides attended the meeting. The two leaders shared their opinions on significant local, national, and international events as well as the whole spectrum of bilateral ties. The two leaders' repeated determination to enhance broad bilateral cooperation, notably in the areas of commerce, energy, connectivity, culture, and people-to-people interactions, highlighted the long history of links between Pakistan and Iran.In the next five years, both parties committed to raising the amount of bilat...
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A launch ceremony for the “Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research” (PAIDAR) is hosted by ISSI
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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A launch ceremony for the “Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research” (PAIDAR) is hosted by ISSI

A launch ceremony for the "Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research" (PAIDAR) is hosted by ISSIA seminar was hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) Centre for Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa (CAMEA) in preparation for the launch of the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR). Reviving the Bandung Spirit of Afro-Asian Solidarity: Pakistan-Africa Relations was the seminar's central theme. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President of PAIDAR, gave the keynote speech.The seminar was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers at the seminar included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR;H.E. Mohammed Karmoune, Dean of the African Envoys Corps...
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