ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered an immediate release of Rs 23 billion to resolve the issues confronting the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The prime minister decided to provide funds after thoroughly examining the situation in the territory, in a special meeting chaired by him on the subject, a PM Office press release said. Different parts of the AJK witnessed protest demonstrations during the last coupe of days with the people seeking reduced electricity bills and taxes as well as subsidized wheat flour. Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, AJK cabinet members, and senior leadership…
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At initiative of the Embassy of Brazil and of the Embassy of Portugal, together with the support of Instituto Guimaraes Rosa and Instituto Camoes, Prof. Guiomar de Grammont; accompanied by Olyntho Vieira, Ambassador of Brazil, and Frederico Silva, Ambassador of Portugal; will participate in two main cultural sessions in Lahore. On 11th May Saturday 11:00, an interactive talk co-organized with the Aga Khan Cultural Service – Pakistan. Main topics include History and Art, Heritage Preservation, UNESCO classified sites in Pakistan, Portugal and Brazil.Later same day there will be another interactive talk at 16:00 co-organized with the Lahore Literary Council. Main…
Riyadh, May 12, 2024, SPA — Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), the third edition of the Global AI Summit is set to take place from September 10 to 12, 2024, here, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center.SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi issued a statement expressing gratitude to HRH the Crown Prince for his unwavering support for the Global AI Summit, emphasizing the pivotal role this patronage…
Islamabad: Highlighting the precarious state of Pakistan’s economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a warning on Friday, stating that downside risks remain exceptionally high. In its staff report following the second and final review of Pakistan’s $3 billion loan program, the IMF underscored the continued political uncertainty in the country, despite indications from the new government about its commitment to maintain the standby arrangement (SBA) policies. The lender emphasized that the resurgence of social tensions, driven by the intricate political landscape and the soaring cost of living, could hinder policy implementation and reform efforts. Additionally, the IMF cautioned that…
Karachi: Exciting developments await Pakistanis residing in the UK and Europe as Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announces the resumption of its flights to Paris next month and to the UK on August 14, marking the end of a four-year hiatus. This revelation was reported by 24NewsHD TV. Abdullah Hafeez, the spokesperson for PIA, shared that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is expected to grant permission to the airline in phases throughout this month. Hafeez emphasized that upon receiving the Agency’s approval, PIA will prioritize the resumption of flight operations to Paris, with the direct flight to London scheduled…
Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam on Saturday said the Republic of Azerbaijan and Pakistan would focus on climate action and adaptation plan and transparency report at the global climate moot COP-29 to be held in Baku this year for synergised and concerted response to the global warming challenge. Addressing a joint presser flanked by Minister for Ecology and Natural Resources Azerbaijan and President-designate COP-29, Mukhtar Babayev here at F-9 Park, the PM’s Coordinator said the governments of Pakistan and Azerbaijan had discussed pertinent issues regarding National Adaptation Plan, Green Pakistan Programme, Living Indus Initiative, Loss and…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday appreciated the outstanding performance of the players of Pakistan National Hockey Team in the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup, 2024, played in Malaysia. The prime minister said that due to the brilliant performance, the national team reached the final game.
Islamabad: According to a brief statement from Esther Perez Ruiz, the Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Pakistan, a team from the IMF is scheduled to visit Pakistan next week to explore the possibility of a new loan program. Led by Nathan Porter, the Fund’s Mission Chief, the delegation aims to engage with Pakistani authorities in shaping the next phase of cooperation. Ruiz emphasized that these forthcoming discussions aim to lay the groundwork for enhanced governance and promote economic growth that is both inclusive and resilient, thus benefiting Pakistan at large. The IMF delegation’s visit is slated…
Repatriation of illegal foreign nationals including Afghans to their homeland is continuing in a dignified and safe manner. 567, 554 Afghans have been repatriated to Afghanistan till 10th May, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar will leave for Beijing on Monday on a four day visit to China. During the visit, he will co-chair the 5th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister and Director of the General Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi. The two sides will comprehensively review Pakistan-China bilateral relations including economic and trade cooperation, high-level exchanges and visits; upgradation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and future connectivity initiatives. They will also exchange views on the unfolding regional geopolitical landscape and bilateral cooperation at…
