Politics

Islamabad: July 17,2023 (PR)Australian High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Neil Hawkins called on the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, at his office today in the Parliament House. During the meeting, the areas of mutual interest between the two countries were discussed. The two officials exchanged views on the political, security, and economic situation in Pakistan. H.E. Mr. Neil apprised the Chairman of Australia’s effort to support Pakistan’s development in various areas such as water security, women’s education, family planning, etc. Mr. Mohsin Dawar welcomed Australia’s contribution to Pakistan and highlighted various challenges faced by youth, especial...

July 17, 2023 at 8:59 pm | Economic Affairs

Pakistan has strongly objected to India's decision to host the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar on 22-24 May 2023 By Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan The G20 is the forum of 19 countries and the European Union that addresses major issues concerning the global economy, including sustainable development, international financial stability, and climate change mitigation. It comprises most of the world's largest economies, accounting for 80% of gross world product, 75% of international trade, two-third of the global population, and 60% of the world's land area. India's decision to host G20 events in IIOJK is just another self-serving measure aimed at perpetuating its illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. G20 was establis...

April 15, 2023 at 2:25 pm | Economic Affairs

13th April, 2023.Islamabad(Press Release) Prime Minister received the Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, H.E. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, on Thursdsy.The Ambassador delivered an invitation to the Prime Minister from the UAE leadership inviting him to attend COP28, which is scheduled to be held in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023.Prime Minister thanked the UAE leadership for the invitation. He also expressed his gratitude for their support in relief efforts in the wake of devastating floods in Pakistan last year. Prime Minister appreciated UAE’s role in combating climate change and expressed the hope that UAE’s stewardship of COP28 would yield meaningful outcomes for countries like Pakistan, which ar...

April 13, 2023 at 10:16 pm | Economic Affairs

By Kashif Rizwan March 22, 2023Islamabad(Special Report) In a major breakthrough, Russia has expressed willingness for political settlement of the Ukraine issue, telling that Moscow is open to talks for peace and welcomes China to play a constructive role in this regard.This is what Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated while welcoming China’s President Xi Jinping at the Kremlin on his arrival in Moscow.“Russia appreciates China for consistently upholding an impartial, objective, and balanced position and standing for fairness and justice on major international issues,” Vladimir Putin said, adding that the two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine issue. He said, “Russian welcomes China’s willingness to p...

March 22, 2023 at 11:36 am | Economic Affairs

March17(Agencies) A consortium of 11 US private banks, including Bank of America, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase, announced to rescue local lender by depositing $30 billion to bolster the system following failures of three midsized lenders in the last week.“This action by America’s largest banks reflects their confidence in First Republic and in banks of all sizes,” the group said in a joint statement.“Together, we are deploying our financial strength and liquidity into the larger system, where it is needed the most,” the banks said.Shares of First Republic reversed earlier losses to close 10 percent higher on Wall Street Thursday.“This show of support by a group of large banks is most welcome, and demonstrates the resilience of ...

March 17, 2023 at 12:49 pm | Economic Affairs

Ms. Pang Chunxue, Charge d' Affairs, Chinese Embassy in Pakistan I would like to express my warm congratulations to Pakistan for holding the Exercise Aman-23 and Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC). The theme of Aman-23 is Together for Peace, which demonstrates the determination of all participating parties and partners to unity and maintain peace. It is believed that through a series of activities, all parties including the Chinese and Pakistani navies, will further enhance the level of cooperation, improve the ability to jointly respond to risks and challenges, tap the development potential of blue economy, and contribute new strengths to maintaining regional peace and stability. The Chinese side sincerely...

February 9, 2023 at 10:59 pm | Economic Affairs

H.E. Mr. Nicolae GOIA In our opinion, over the years AMAN and PIMEC have become traditional engagements also between the naval forces around the globe but not limited to the military sector, thus involving multiple categories of stakeholders that have their efforts, businesses and dependencies connected to the necessity for secure, healthy and well preserved territorial sea and international waters. The cooperation on this complex topic is aiming towards supporting the common ideals, from maintaining the sea lines communication undisturbed and ensuring the security and stability of the routes, to the aim for fighting piracy and terrorism. It was proven in the past that disrupting those efforts can generate a big effect, not only at regi...

February 9, 2023 at 10:49 pm | Economic Affairs

Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi NI(M) S Bt Pakistan has enormous maritime potential and its economic prosperity is inextricably linked to the development of its maritime sector. However, this realization in our national reckoning has only started dawning in recent years. Pakistan Navy, being a major stakeholder in shaping maritime thought in the country, is alive to this need and is proactively playing its role in creating the requisite maritime awareness for exploitation of the untapped potential of our Blue Economy. It is in this context, that Pakistan Navy is hosting its first ever 'Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC)' under the patronage of Ministry of Maritime Affairs, from 10-12 February 2023 at Expo...

February 9, 2023 at 10:46 pm | Economic Affairs

Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari The Blue Economy is regarded as the sustainable use of ocean or 'Blue Resources' for socio-economic development, improved livelihoods and creating jobs while preserving the health of marine ecosystem.  Pakistan is strategically located in the Indian Ocean at the crossroads of major commercial trade routes. Given the geographical and territorial advantage, its potential in Blue Economy is immense which can be accrued with a focused maritime approach, strategic planning and determined implementation. The Indian Ocean has huge reservoirs of living and non-living resources which include petroleum, natural gas and diverse marine life.  In terms of fishery resources; fish and shrimps are the basic livelih...

February 9, 2023 at 10:43 pm | Economic Affairs

H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif I am pleased to learn that the Pakistan Navy is conducting the premiere edition of Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) 2023. This Exhibition will showcase the rich potential of Pakistan's maritime sector with an aim to draw attention towards maritime industry's contribution towards the Blue Ocean economy as well as in raising maritime awareness among the people. Over the years PIMEC has emerged as a platform for interaction of ideas amongst the professionals and experts belonging to the maritime industry. It is a manifestation of Pakistan's maritime capabilities in diverse fields with a focus on marine related commercial enterprises. This would provide an exceptionally interactiv...

February 9, 2023 at 10:42 pm | Economic Affairs

H.E. Dr. Arif Alvi On the occasion of first ever edition of Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC-2023), I extend a very warm welcome to all delegates, exhibitors & trade representatives and wish them productive engagements during the event. This Exhibition will showcase the untapped potential of Pakistan's Maritime Sector and explore avenues for optimum exploitation of ocean resources under the ambit of Blue Economy. I am sure that the event will provide excellent opportunity for enhanced networking and knowledge sharing through International Maritime Conference also focusing on Blue Economy. In view of Pakistan's overwhelming reliance on sea based trade, maritime industry is a guarantor of Pakistan's sust...

February 9, 2023 at 10:36 pm | Economic Affairs

Former prime minister says he will meet with his chief ministers and parliamentary party to announce the timing of the exit By Ghulam Haider Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan said Saturday that his party would be quitting the regional legislature assemblies in the latest twist of political turmoil and economic instability in the country. Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI), made this political ploy public while addressing a gathering of his cheering supporters near Rawalpindi Garrison in his first appearance after being wounded in an assassination attempt at a public rally earlier this month in Punjab -- the most populous province ruled by a PTI-led coalition. Since his ouster in the wake of a parliament...

November 27, 2022 at 6:01 pm | Economic Affairs

Beijing says its anti-terrorism and "de-radicalization efforts" in the region are carried out in accordance with the "rule of law" and by no means "repressing ethnic minorities" In the recent period, Western society's attention to China's human rights issues has become increasingly "hot", especially for the groundless accusations of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which have become a "hyped" public opinion in the Western media. In response to the so-called "conclusion" reached in the Human Rights Report on China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region released by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on September 1, 2022, citing "serious human rights violations" against Uighurs and "other mainly Mus...

October 17, 2022 at 5:22 pm | Economic Affairs

December 11,2021Rawalpindi ( ISPR)Members of US Senate Armed Services and intelligence Committees headed by Senator Angus King, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today. Delegation also included Senator Richard Burr, Senator John Cornyn and Senator Ben Sasse. Ms Angela Aggeler, US Charge d’ Affaires to Pakistan accompanied the delegation.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan desires to maintain productive bilateral engagement with all the regional players and wished for peaceful, diversified, sustained relations. COAS also reiterated the urgency for global convergence on Afgh...

December 11, 2021 at 9:51 pm | Economic Affairs

November 22,2021ISPR(Press Release)A delegation led by Mr Gregory Weldon Meeks, Chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), USA and Mr Amerish Babulal Bera, Members HFAC (Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia Pacific, Central Asia and Non-proliferation) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today.During the meetings, matters of mutual interest, current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan desires to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement with all the regional players and wish for enduring peace in the region. COAS reiterated the need for global convergence on Afghanistan for avoiding humanitarian crisis and coordinated ef...

November 22, 2021 at 10:23 pm | Economic Affairs

November 19,2021Islamabad (Press Release)Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki called on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in Islamabad, today. Bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting.Speaker Asad Qaiser said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed strong fraternal ties firmly rooted in shared faith, culture, traditions and mutual goodwill. He said that the people and Government of Pakistan have deep respect for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Leadership. He added that Pakistan wanted to strengthen the bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in social and economic sectors between two brotherly countries. Commending the role of Kingdom as a leade...

November 19, 2021 at 7:10 pm | Economic Affairs