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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake that struck China’s Xizang region, causing significant loss of life and property. In a message of condolence, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to President Xi Jinping and the people of China, stating, “The…

Islamabad: The Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, emphasized on Monday that the Pakistan Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad could play a crucial role in advancing Pakistan-Türkiye bilateral relations across economic, diplomatic, and cultural domains. He highlighted the need for enhanced cooperation between the two countries, underscoring the significance…

Islamabad: “Pakistan is fully committed to fulfilling all its international human rights obligations. Our legal system is consistent with international human rights laws, including provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It guarantees judicial review by superior courts and ensures the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms,” stated…

Islamabad: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) is set to host the inauguration ceremony of the “China Corner” on December 26, 2024, at 9:30 AM. The event will feature prominent speakers, including Chief Guest Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister/Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), who will deliver the keynote address….

Islamabad : Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the new “Cascade” service center in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave on Friday, marking a significant advancement in services for the diplomatic community. This facility, the first of its kind in the enclave’s history, is designed to consolidate essential services for diplomats and foreign nationals under one roof. Minister Naqvi…

Jakarta : Astrid Nadya Rizqita, the great-granddaughter of R. Prawotosoedibjo, a Muhammadiyah and Sarekat Islam activist, Masyumi politician, and former member of the DPR RIS and DPR S (Indonesia House of Representatives), and the great-niece of Indonesia’s 8th Foreign Minister, R. Moekarto Notowidigdo, has been re-elected unanimously as President of OIC Youth Indonesia for the…

Islamabad: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of China Leads, a book by Dr. Junaid Ahmad. The book, which offers a comprehensive analysis of China’s rise to global prominence, was reviewed by prominent scholars, including Ambassador Masood Khalid, former Ambassador to China, and Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, former Director of the…

New York : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in New York for a five-day visit to attend the 2024 session of the United Nations General Assembly. He is accompanied by Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and Special…

Islamabad: Institute of Regional Studies hosted a roundtable discussion on “narratives on the CPEC and role of media” hosted by the Institute of Regional Studies in Islamabad.  During the roundtable discussion , several experts highlighted the need to shift from a reactive to a proactive approach for countering negative media portrayal of CPEC. In his…

Islamabad: At a discussion organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), on Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) and their impact on northern areas of Pakistan, Dr. B. Sidney Smith, a climate expert from the US, said that we were passing through a civilizational decline which was rooted in unsustainable resource consumption. He said that…