The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized an In-House Meeting with a Chinese delegation led by Mr. SUN Xiaobo, Director General, Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Beijing. Other members of the delegation included: Mr. Xie Xinxing, Deputy Division Director, Ms. XIAO Yue,…
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Donald Blome delivered speech at the U.S. Independence Day Celebration I would like to warmly welcome all of you to this celebration of the 248th anniversary of the United States’ independence. I am especially pleased to welcome our Chief Guest, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives for being here…
A distinguished group of Pakistani SRHR Leaders recently participated in the ICPD30 | Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development, held on May 15-16, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This significant event was a part of the 30th celebration year 2024 which marked the thirtieth anniversary of the landmark International Conference on Population and Development…
Islamabad – The Institute for Social and Youth Development (ISYD) and YPEER Pakistan, in collaboration with Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Secours Islamique France (SIF), Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA), UNFPA Pakistan, AccountabilityLab Pakistan, Artivism Academy, and Milkar, successfully organized the 5th Interactive Youth Forum at The Millennium Universal College (TMUC) Islamabad. The forum, held on 7th March 2024…
LAHORE – Pakistan Met Office predicted widespread rainfall from March 11 in Punjab, prompting Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) response as officials issued an alert amid expected heavy rains in the region. Provincial Disaster Management Authority said there are chances of heavy showers in Punjab from March 11-14. A westerly wave is approaching South Asian…
Pakistani glamour industry’s gorgeous actress, Sana Shoaib Malik (neé Javed) has once again taken the internet by storm by posing with her darling husband. The actress is making quite some noise on the internet, credits to her surprising wedding to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik.Play Javed is an acclaimed actor in the Pakistani entertainment fraternity with…
ISLAMABAD – Muslims in Pakistan and parts of world are set to welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan next week, and top moon sighting committee, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, meets on March 11 in Islamabad for the sighting of the crescent. Ruet chairman Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad will lead meeting, where they will review information…
Following the establishment of a new cabinet, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing to deploy its mission to Pakistan to oversee the progress of the $3 billion Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) program aimed at aiding the financially strained nation.Play Video The announcement was made by Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, during a…
ISLAMABAD – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has named Mohsin Naqvi, who is currently serving as interim chief minister of Punjab, as member of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) governing body. Earlier, the interim premier accepted the resignation of Zaka Ashraf as member of government body and head of management committee. A formal notification in…
ISLAMABAD – An Islamabad accountability court on Wednesday handed down a 14-year jail sentence to former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana graft case. The hearing, presided over by Accountability Judge Mohammad Bashir, took place at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, where the former prime minister is currently detained. Both individuals…
