Climate change threatens Pakistan’s SDGs ,Pakistan needs $348 billion for climate action: Romina Khurshid

Climate change threatens Pakistan’s SDGs ,Pakistan needs $348 billion for climate action: Romina Khurshid

Islamabad: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, in a national meeting on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasized that despite Pakistan contributing less than one percent to global carbon emissions, it ranks as the fifth most impacted country due to climate change. She underlined that global warming’s visible impacts are already threatening…

Admiral Naveed Ashraf meets Omani Military Leadership to enhance cooperation

Admiral Naveed Ashraf meets Omani Military Leadership to enhance cooperation

Islamabad :Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf, concluded his official visit to Oman with high-level engagements, aimed at bolstering defence cooperation and reinforcing the historic ties between the two nations. During his visit, the Naval Chief held pivotal discussions with Oman’s top military and naval leadership, including the Minister of Royal Office,…

Stakeholders discuss inclusive path for Pakistan’s climate commitments at SDPI workshop

Stakeholders discuss inclusive path for Pakistan’s climate commitments at SDPI workshop

Islamabad : A national stakeholder workshop on “Developing Inclusive Climate Commitments: NDCs 3.0 for Pakistan” was organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) to discuss the country’s progress and future strategies under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) framework. Key speakers included Dr. Shafqat Munir, Deputy Executive Director SDPI; Muhammad Arif Goheer, Executive Director GCISC;…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to enhance public security cooperation

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to enhance public security cooperation

Riyadh : Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to activate a Joint Task Force to enhance collaboration in the public security domain. The understanding was reached during a meeting in Riyadh between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi Chief of Public Security Lieutenant General Mohammed Al Bassami. Both sides emphasized the importance of exchanging…

Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on Bahrain’s top civil and military leadership during his visit

Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on Bahrain’s top civil and military leadership during his visit

Islamabad: The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, visited Bahrain and called on the highest civil and military leadership during his official visit. He held meetings with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, where discussions focused on strengthening defence ties and enhancing…

Pakistan, ADB sign $330 million loan agreement to strengthen social protection

Pakistan, ADB sign $330 million loan agreement to strengthen social protection

Islamabad : Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement for the Integrated Social Protection Development Program (ISPDP) Additional Financing, amounting to USD 330 million. This agreement builds on the ongoing ADB-funded program to strengthen and expand social protection systems in Pakistan through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The additional financing…

Chinese Embassy hosts ceremony honoring 43 CРЕС achievers

Chinese Embassy hosts ceremony honoring 43 CРЕС achievers

Islamabad : The Embassy of China in Pakistan hosted a prestigious awarding ceremony on Friday to honor 43 outstanding Pakistani staff members who have significantly contributed to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. The event celebrated their commitment and dedication to fostering cooperation and progress within the CPEC framework, a cornerstone of the China-Pakistan partnership….

Pak Navy officer honoured with Golden Owl Award

Pak Navy officer honoured with Golden Owl Award

Islamabad : Lieutenant Commander Syed Muhammad Arsalan of the Pakistan Navy was conferred with the prestigious Golden Owl Award at the graduation ceremony of Sri Lanka Defence Services Command and Staff College in Colombo. The award, presented by Sri Lanka’s Deputy Defence Minister Maj Gen (R) Paruna Jayasekera, recognized him as the best foreign naval…

US-China maritime competition under Trump 2.0 poses strategic questions for Pakistan: Senator Mushahid Hussain

US-China maritime competition under Trump 2.0 poses strategic questions for Pakistan: Senator Mushahid Hussain

Islamabad: The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) hosted a thought-provoking roundtable conference titled “US-China Maritime Competition in the Indian Ocean Region Under the Trump Administration and Options for Pakistan” on Wednesday. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, the Chief Guest, underscored the transformative impact of the Trump 2.0 era on global maritime dynamics, while Vice Admiral…

Pak-China Warrior-VIII exercise concludes successfully

Pak-China Warrior-VIII exercise concludes successfully

Rawalpindi : The Pak-China Joint Exercise Warrior-VIII, a key event in the counter-terrorism domain, concluded successfully at the Tilla Field Firing Range on December 11, 2024. Spanning over three weeks, the exercise demonstrated the robust and growing military collaboration between the Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China. The annual exercise, now…