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ISLAMABAD: The armed forces of Pakistan and Poland have agreed to further enhance mutual collaboration and defence ties between the two countries. The understanding came at a meeting between Deputy Commander of Polish Armed Forces Major General Jan Sliwka and Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan in Islamabad on Monday. During the meeting, the visiting dignitary appreciated the professionalism of Pakistan Air Force personnel and also lauded the efforts made by the PAF in the field of indigenisation in the recent years.…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to enhance mutually beneficial economic cooperation with Iran including bilateral trade, investments and commercial interaction. “In order to meet the bilateral trade target of five billion dollar by 2021, the two sides should work together in all the earnest,” he said while talking to Iranian Foreign Minister Jawad Zarif who called on him in Islamabad. Read More: Miftah reiterates continued economic cooperation with World Bank Shahid…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Nepal have agreed to enhance cooperation in political, economic, defence and cultural fields. This understanding reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his Napalese counterpart Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli in Kathmandu on Monday. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi felicitated the prime minister of Nepal on the successful conclusion of the democratic process, resulting in the formation of a new government. Shahid Abbasi also congratulated Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli on his…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to further enhance existing relations in the education sector. This agreement was made between Federal Minister for National Education Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman and Minister of Education, China, Chen Basheng in a meeting on the sidelines of the 39th session of UNESCO General Conference in Paris. Both the ministers have agreed to increase collaboration in the field of education, a press release received here from Paris said. They also highlighted the importance of students and…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to further enhance monitoring of crossing points with Afghanistan. A decision to this effect was taken during a telephonic conversation by Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan with Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar, DG Rangers Sindh Major General Muhammad Saeed and Inspector General FC Balochistan Major General Nadeem Ahmad. The minister noted that whenever the crossing points were opened, the country witnessed increased acts of terrorism. He said strict…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Oman have on Monday agreed to enhance their trade and economic relations. The understanding came at a meeting between Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Oman's Foreign Minister Yousaf Bin Alawi Bin Abdullah in Islamabad . Later addressing a joint news conference, Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said Oman is our closest maritime neighbor and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar will provide great opportunities for greater connectivity and linkages…

PESHAWAR: Country Director World Food Programme (WFP) Binbarr Curran on Tuesday announced to provide Rs200 million to enhance Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) girls' enrollment in schools. In a meeting with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, a WFP delegation led by its country director Binbarr Curran informed the governor that Rs200 million would be provided to all girl students of high and middle schools of tribal areas to enhance their enrollment. WFP will also help in various sectors including…

ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of the United Nations 70th anniversary, the United Nations System in Pakistan is planning a festival “United Nations 70: partnering for people’s development”, read a press statement issued today.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Oman have agreed to further strengthen mutual cooperation especially in the fields of economy, trade, manpower, defence, security and counter-terrorism.