Pakistan to continue ‘sincere efforts’ for peace, PM tells Pezeshkian after setback in US-Iran talks

Welcomes Iran’s engagement in Islamabad talks, reaffirms support for sustained dialogue and diplomacy PM Shehbaz (right) holds talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on US-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Pakistan would continue its “sincere and serious” efforts for peace in the region after the latest…

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A show of strength or a sign of PTI’s declining public pull?

CM Afridi rally staged big optics, but turnout low; 300+ chairs empty, under 850 attendees showed up The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s recent rally in Muzaffarabad has triggered an important political debate. The event was projected as a demonstration of PTI’s public popularity, organisational strength and political reach beyond Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. However, the turnout told a different story….

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Afghan government urges its citizens stranded in Qatar while awaiting US visas to return home

Afghans bound for US told to return home or seek resettlement in a third country, says FM spokesperson Special Immigrants from Afghanistan walk through the in-processing building after their evacuation at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, August 20, 2021. U.S. Army/Sgt. Jimmie Baker/Handout via REUTERS Afghanistan on Saturday urged its citizens who are currently stranded in…

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Pakistan positions itself as regional stabiliser amid shifting geopolitics: Rizwan Sheikh

Says geopolitical considerations, economic goals and security challenges remain central to Pakistan’s policymaking Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh engaged students at Columbia University SIPA on Pakistan’s evolving geopolitical role. PHOTO: PAKISTAN CONSULATE GENERAL OF NEW YORK ON X Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, on Saturday reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to regional stability and…

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Govt vows to empower women-led enterprises

LAHORE: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and microenterprises as a central pillar of sustainable economic growth and export enhancement, according to an official statement issued on Friday. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan made these remarks while addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

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Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi honoured with Georg Forster Research Award

Becomes first Pakistani to receive prestigious award for contributions to public health and applied research Renowned Pakistani scientist Dr. Nousheen Zaidi. Photo: X Renowned Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi has become the first Pakistani to be awarded the prestigious Georg Forster Research Award. Dr Zaidi, professor at the Public Health, Environment & Applied Research Lab…

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