UNITED NATIONS: After months of hectic campaigning, Pakistan Thursday was elected, with a massive majority, as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, the world body’s power centre, pledging to make its contribution in meeting the grave challenges facing the world. Pakistan, which was unopposed, garnered 182 votes in the 193-member General Assembly far more than the required 124 votes representing two-third majority.Loud applause rang out in the iconic hall of the General Assembly when its president, Dennis Francis, announced the winners of the five non-permanent seats Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia to replaceJapan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and…
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Islamabad: Ambassador of UAE To Pakistan called on Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and discussed bilateral ties. Maryam Nawaz Sharif And Muhammad Nawaz Sharif thanked UAE Envoy for announcement of investing 10 billion dollars in different projects in Pakistan. Both sides discussed the ways to enhance and attract UAE investment in different sectors including pharmaceutical, agriculture, livestock and dairy farming.During the meeting, the Chief Minister Punjab said, Pakistan-UAE ties are based on mutual respect and trust.
Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, worthy colleagues, Mr. Long Yuxiang, Chairman of China International Cultural Communication Centre, Ambassador Sha Zukang, Worthy diplomats, respected speakers, Leadership of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Distinguished Guests, Excellencies, Media friends Ladies and Gentlemen, Assalam-o-alaikum and very good afternoon, On behalf of the Pakistan visiting delegation under leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, it is my distinct honour to welcome you all, the friends of Pakistan – to the 4th Pakistan-China Friendship and Business Event.I wish to sincerely thank all the distinguished guests, diplomats, government officials,…
Pakistan’s readiness for the upcoming match has been hindered by adverse weather conditions in Dallas, where two of their practice sessions were disrupted by rain. The match is slated for 10:30 AM local time on Thursday at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. According to forecasts from weather.com, Thursday morning at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be characterized by bright, clear skies and abundant sunshine, with temperatures reaching around 35°C.
Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam on Thursday said that her Ministry under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was taking steps to combat plastic pollution and collaborating with provincial governments to introduce climate-friendly buildings for enhancing urban landscapes. Talking to PTV news channel, she said that green and sustainable building practices in the country’s housing and construction sector will promote sustainable living and moderate consumption to conserve energy and limited natural resources.She said the present government has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable construction practices in the country through various policies and…
Under the Benazir Scholarship Program, the University of Oxford has committed to offering scholarships to students from Balochistan. Oxford University and the Baloch government signed an agreement in the presence of Malala Yousafzai, the world ambassador for girls’ education, and Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti. According to the information given by the press secretary to the chief minister of Balochistan, gifted students from Balochistan would be awarded complete scholarships under this initiative to pursue higher education at Oxford University, one of the most prominent universities in the world. The program’s objectives are to give Balochstani youngsters access to high-quality education…
In the light of the orders of the provincial government, the district administration here conducted raids in different areas of the city against smuggled Iranian petrol and seized four illegal filling stations and containers. According to the spokesman of district administration several persons including dealers were arrested during the crackdowns and shifted to police station for legal action. The district administration warned to continue operations against the illegal sellers of smuggled petrol.
Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, senior diplomats from Pakistan, Türkiye and Indonesia Wednesday reaffirmed their governments’ collective commitment to combatting Islamophobia, while also advocating peace, tolerance, and inter-religious dialogue. They were speaking at an event co-hosted by the consulates general of the three Islamic countries at the Turkish Consulate General in New York.In his remarks, the Consul General of Pakistan, Aamer Ahmad Atozai, emphasized Islam’s core principles of moderation, pluralism, compassion and tolerance. He highlighted the misrepresentation of Islam by a minority of extremists and the worrying surge of Islamophobia since 9/11, encompassing hate speech, violence, and institutional…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the reform measures taken by his government had started yielding results in form of successfully tapered food inflation, reduced current account deficit, and public debt down to a more sustainable level. The prime minister, talking to Chairman of China Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Dr. Wu Fulin here, highlighted his government’s reform agenda focused on governance, taxation, and ease of doing business to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).He appreciated the EXIM Bank’s continued support for the modernization of industries, agriculture and IT sectors of Pakistan. He also discussed the possible role of the China…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met the Chairman of China International Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) Ambassador Luo Zhaohui wherein they exchanged views on the unique and enduring China-Pakistan friendship and the promotion of pragmatic cooperation driven by common development, strategic trust and mutual benefit. The prime minister, who arrived here Wednesday on the second leg of his five-day China visit, appreciated the robust support of CIDCA for CPEC projects and for Pakistan’s socioeconomic development, particularly the establishment of Pakistan-China Friendship Hospital, the Desalination Plant in Gwadar, and the New Gwadar International Airport. Terming the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the…
