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Mr. Li Yifei, Deputy Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China and the Party Secretary of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) called on Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar in Urumqi today. Appreciating warm sentiments of the Chinese people for Pakistan, Prime Minister Kakar thanked the CPC leadership for its firm support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and economic development. Recalling his recent meetings with the Chinese leadership in Beijing, the Prime Minster highlighted that Pakistan and China were iron brothers, trusted partners and reliable friends. The Prime Minister noted the cultural and historical linkages between Xinjiang…

To celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 10th anniversary of the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and “Belt and Road” (BRI) initiative, All Pakistan-China Friendship Association (APCFA) in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan organized Pakistan-China Friendship Festival in Serena Hotel Islamabad on Monday 16th October 2023. Chinese Calligraphy class, Chinese culinary training session, Chinese calligraphy workshop, musical band performance and other stalls of traditional items promoting bilateral culture of both countries were part of the event. H.E Zhang Heqing, Cultural Counselor and…

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Careers Programme hosted a prestigious Prize Ceremony to honour the outstanding achievements of participants in 2022 and 2023 at the International Science Olympiads. Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed was the chief guest. The ceremony was attended by Executive Director HEC Mr. Awais Ahmad, Rector Institute of Engineering and Applied Science (PIEAS) Dr. Naseem Irfan, faculty members, students, and relevant HEC officials. The STEM Career Programme is a joint venture of HEC and PIEAS. It has two objectives to pursue. First, it aims to inspire youth of the…

ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed on Tuesday reviewed progress over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Gwadar while directing the ministries and divisions to further accelerate the work. The Minister gave these directions while chairing a meeting to review the progress over CPEC projects in Gwadar. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Planning Ministry, Secretary Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Chief Economist, Chairman Gwadar Port Authority, Director General Gwadar Development Authority and other representatives from various ministries The representatives of various ministries and divisions gave a detailed briefing over the implementation status…

The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, successfully concluded a seminar on ‘Mitigating Pakistan’s Population Challenges.’ Distinguished speakers included Senator Dr Sania Nishtar and Ms Samia Liaquat Ali Khan, Director Impact, Tabadlab, Islamabad, Pakistan. Air Marshal Farooq Habib (Retd), Senior Director at CASS, delivered the Concluding Remarks; while Air Vice Marshal Nasser ul Haq Wyne (Retd) moderated the proceedings. Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan (Retd), Advisor on Aviation to the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan and President of CASS, presented mementos to the distinguished speakers. In his Opening Remarks, Air Vice Marshal Nasser ul Haq Wyne (Retd) underscored…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar inaugurated the newly established state of the art ‘National Emergencies Operation Center’ (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister lauded the establishment of NEOC that will help in coordinated efforts to not only manage the natural disasters in the future, but will help in disaster risk reduction and mitigation of damages. Emphasizing the importance of disaster resilient infrastructure and policy framework, the Prime Minister said that despite being one of the least contributors of carbon emissions globally, Pakistan is one of the top countries affected by climate change. “Climate change is a…

Pakistan is all set to take a giant leap into the future of the digital age as the country is gearing up to launch 5G mobile phone connectivity in August 2024. According to the media reports the announcement was made by the Ministry of Information and Technology after the constant demand from the public for more advanced and fast telecommunication services. This step is set to revolutionize how connectivity works in Pakistan, with better communication, and more accessibility. On the topic, officials have disclosed that a very thorough and planned business strategy has been established for the launch of 5G…

CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE VISITS NATIONAL AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK 04 October, 2023: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, paid a momentous visit to the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), a strategic project led by Pakistan Air Force. The visit aimed to highlight the significance of this cutting-edge initiative and its potential to revolutionize the national landscape in the fields of aerospace, cyber and computing. On his arrival at the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park, the distinguished guest was warmly received by Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief…

NASA’s spacecraft Osiris-Rex has finally returned to Earth after collecting specimens from the most dangerous known rock in the Solar System, the asteroid Bennu. Over the past five years, the stunning feat of engineering, scientific excellence, and steadfast commitment of NASA made this mission a success. This mission marks a remarkable milestone in the understanding of our solar system formation and how these objects can prove to be a threat to the Earth. In September of 2016, Osiris-Rex was launched with its target being Bennu, a 500-meter-wide carbonaceous asteroid due to its status as a primitive object and the threat…

In his remarks, the Prime Minister highlighted that eight years after the adoption of Agenda 2030, only 12% of the SDG targets are on track, with the poly-crises of Covid, Climate and Conflict having devastated the economies of developing countries. This has been further exacerbated by a ‘morally bankrupt’ international financial architecture. He stressed that at the forthcoming CoP28, Pakistan will seek climate justice, including the fulfillment of the pledge to provide over $100 billion annually in climate finance, allocation of half of this to climate adaptation and the urgent launch of the Fund for “loss and damage”. Only 12%…