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PRCS, Turkish Red Crescent sign flood cash aid agreement
ISLAMABAD, APR 17 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) formalized a significant humanitarian partnership today by signing an agreement to deliver cash assistance to vulnerable families affected by recent floods in multiple districts of Pakistan. The agreement was signed by Secretary General PRCS, Mr. Muhammad Abaidullah Khan, and Head of Delegation Turkish Red Crescent in Pakistan, Ms. Beyza Taner, in the presence of Chairperson PRCS, Mrs. Farzhana Naek. The ceremony was also attended by senior officials and program representatives from both NationalRead More
ICCI-CDA join hands to uplift the capital city
ISLAMABAD, APR 17 /DNA/ – The newly appointed Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Lt. (R) Sohail Ashraf, has reaffirmed his firm commitment to addressing the legitimate concerns of the business community and residents on a priority basis, while introducing progressive reforms to facilitate trade and economic activity in the federal capital. He expressed these views during a meeting with a high-level delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), led by its President Sardar Tahir Mehmood. The delegation called on him toRead More
Pakistan Ulema Council welcomes Lebanon ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17: The Pakistan Ulema Council on Friday welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon and appreciated the diplomatic efforts for de-escalation in the region. In a joint statement, the council’s central chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, along with senior leaders including Asad Zakaria Qasmi, Nauman Hashir, Muhammad Shafi Qasmi, Maqbool Ahmed, Tahir ul Hassan, Tahir Aqeel Awan and Aziz Akbar Qasmi, commended the role of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and President of the United States Donald Trump in effortsRead More
No military solution to Lebanon-Israel conflict, UN says
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 17: The United Nations welcomed the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressing support for efforts to end the prolonged conflict. “The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and commends the role of the United States in facilitating the ceasefire,” his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement Thursday. In earlier remarks, Dujarric told his news briefing that “obviously, we welcome steps that would end hostilities and suffering on both sides of the BlueRead More
Turkish FM calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif
ANTALYA, Apr 17: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan paid a courtesy call on Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, who arrived in Antalya, Turkiye, earlier Thursday evening. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi were also present on the occasion.During their cordial conversation, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and thanked him for his participation in the upcoming Antalya Diplomacy Forum.He said President RecepRead More
US-Iran ceasefire deadline may be extended
Pakistan is expected to engage with the US leadership in the coming days to build consensus ahead of a proposed second summit between Washington and Tehran DNA ISLAMABAD: The deadline for the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran, set to expire on April 21, is likely to be extended as diplomatic efforts intensify, according to well-placed sources. Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator, with its Field Marshal undertaking a crucial visit to Tehran where he met the entire Iranian civil and military leadership. Sources said the high-level meetingsRead More