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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…

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…

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…

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…

Islamabad: A grand gathering of intellectuals and experts at a roundtable convened by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) in collaboration with Beaconhouse National University (BNU) discussed the challenges and opportunities for engagement between Pakistan and India following recent elections in both countries. Former Federal Minister for Information Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Former Minister of…

Islamabad: A high-level meeting of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad has decided to implement several initiatives aimed at transforming the federal capital into a city of international standards. The Interior Minister emphasized the importance of eco-friendly transportation by directing the CDA to exclusively purchase electric bikes in…

Linzhi (China): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, emphasized the impressive socioeconomic achievements of the Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region, highlighting increased per capita disposable income for both urban and rural residents. Speaking after attending the 4th Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in Linzhi, he noted that last year, the per capita disposable income in Xizang…

Islamabad : Pakistan is set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Governments meeting in October this year, announced by Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during a press briefing. This event follows preparatory ministerial meetings and senior officials’ discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation across finance, economics, socio-cultural affairs, and humanitarian efforts among…

Astana : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored Pakistan’s commitment to effective multilateralism and peaceful conflict resolution during his address at the SCO Plus format meeting, coinciding with the SCO summit in Kazakhstan. He emphasized that Pakistan, during its tenure as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council from 2025-26, would steadfastly pursue just resolutions…