ISSI to Inaugurate ‘China Corner’ on December 26

ISSI to Inaugurate ‘China Corner’ on December 26

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….

Interior Minister Inaugurates cascade center in diplomatic enclave for enhanced diplomatic services

Interior Minister Inaugurates cascade center in diplomatic enclave for enhanced diplomatic services

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…

Astrid Nadya Rizqita Re-elected as President of OIC Youth Indonesia for 2024-2029

Astrid Nadya Rizqita Re-elected as President of OIC Youth Indonesia for 2024-2029

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…

ISSI hosts launch of “China Leads”: Experts praise for insights into China’s socio-economic transformation

ISSI hosts launch of “China Leads”: Experts praise for insights into China’s socio-economic transformation

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…

PM Shehbaz arrives in New York for UN General Assembly session

PM Shehbaz arrives in New York for UN General Assembly session

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…

Proactive approach required to counter negative propaganda against CPEC: Media Experts

Proactive approach required to counter negative propaganda against CPEC: Media Experts

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…

IRS organizes seminar on ‘Glacier Lake Outburst Flood and its Impact

IRS organizes seminar on ‘Glacier Lake Outburst Flood and its Impact

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…

Urgent need for tangible actions to mitigate global warming impacts: Romina Khurshid

Urgent need for tangible actions to mitigate global warming impacts: Romina Khurshid

Islamabad: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination of Pakistan and the government of the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen their collaboration to address climate change and environmental challenges in Pakistan. This agreement was formalized during a meeting between Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, and a…

PLA founding anniversary celebrated at Pakistan’s GHQ

PLA founding anniversary celebrated at Pakistan’s GHQ

Rawalpimdi: The 97th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was celebrated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) today. His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, was the Chief Guest. Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, Chinese Embassy officials, and officers from Pakistan’s tri-services…

Pakistan to launch TV channel for farmers on climate adaptation: Romina Khurshid

Pakistan to launch TV channel for farmers on climate adaptation: Romina Khurshid

Islamabad: The Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, has unveiled plans to launch a dedicated TV channel to support farmers in combating the impacts of climate change. The channel aims to educate farmers on climate adaptation strategies, disaster management techniques, and sustainable practices to mitigate environmental degradation. The channel will…