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Pakistan not mulling over recognising Israel, clears FO

ISLAMABAD : The Foreign Office said on Thursday that recognition of Israel is not under consideration. Addressing a weekly news briefing in Islamabad, spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri reiterated that there is no change in Pakistan’s principled position on the issue. He said Prime Minister Imran Khan has made it clear that unless a just settlement of the Palestine issue, satisfactory to the Palestinian people, is found, Pakistan cannot recognise Israel. Referring to the dossier Pakistan has recently presented on India’s sponsorship of terrorism, he called upon the UN counter-terrorism bodiesRead More


Pakistan and Germany Signed Financing Agreements in the Climate Change/Energy and Health Sectors

Islamabad: 26th Nov 2020 : The Government of Germany, through KfW (the German Development Bank) and the Government of Pakistan, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs signed three agreements with a cumulative value of Euro 18.5 million. These agreements reiterate the support of the Government of Germany to help the Government of Pakistan fight climate change, resolve the energy issues, provide extended health facilities and combat polio in the country. Under the Women Employment In Private Health Sector, KfW will provide a grant of Euro 12.00 million exclusively for:Read More


HEC Issues New Policy Guidance for Universities’ Online, Hybrid Operations

Islamabad, November 26, 2020: The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has announced a new Policy Guidance for the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), following the Government’s decision regarding continuation of education during the 2nd wave of COVID-19. As per the Government directions, all academic institutions shall be closed from November 26, 2020 until 24 December 2020. However, they shall continue to deliver education through online or hybrid means or through assigning homework (especially if there are problems of connectivity). The Winter Holidays shall be scheduled from December 25, 2020 to JanuaryRead More


Pak-China coop to be more diversified in days to come: Moin ul Haque

BEIJING, Nov. 26 (DNA) : Pak-China cooperation will be more diversified in days to come, said Pakistan Ambassador Moin ul Haque while attending the 12th China Overseas Investment Fair (COIFAIR).Taking place in this COVID-19 pandemic year, it [China Overseas Investment Fair] is a very important event,” the ambassador said adding “This is my first time to join COIFAIR and he was really delighted to be here. The China Overseas Investment Fair has developed into a very international and important event over the years,” he said in an exclusive interview withRead More


Azerbaijan army’s professional behavior commendable: Speakers

On 26thNovember 2020, the Online International Conference on “Azerbaijan-Armenia Armed Conflict: Causes and Implications for the Regional Dynamics of South Caucasus” was jointly organized by the Center of Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS) Islamabad, and ADA University, Baku, Azerbaijan. The aim of the conference was to analyze the implications on the security and stability of the Caucasus region, the successful foreign policy of Azerbaijan and the Nagorno Karabakh region, and other significant aspects of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. The conference was commenced by the opening remarks of Brig Akhtar Nawaz JanjuaRead More


British High Commissioner, H.E Dr. Christian Turner called on the Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in Islamabad today

ISLAMABAD 26 NOV (DNA) : British High Commissioner, H.E Dr. Christian Turner called on the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in Islamabad today. The Adviser exchanged views with the High Commissioner on matters of common interest. The Adviser briefed him about the measures taken by the Government to lessen the adverse economic impact and protect vulnerable segments of the society during the coronavirus pandemic.  The Adviser shared the economic outlook for Pakistan with the High Commissioner and highlighted that Pakistan has registeredRead More