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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the United Nations Security Council to apply sanctions against Israel, including an arms and trade embargo, for its genocidal acts against the Palestinians. He was delivering a statement during the High-Level Open Debate of United Nations Security Council on “Leadership for Peace” on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. While condemning the recent bombings in Beirut by Israel, the Prime Minister said Israel must halt its genocidal actions in Gaza and prevent any attempts, which provoke…

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Pakistan and Kuwait have affirmed to closely collaborate bilaterally, as well as on regional and global issues of mutual interest. This came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, on the side-lines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly Session in New York. The two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, ranging from political, economic and defense cooperation to people-people exchanges. In his remarks, the Prime Minister affirmed the long-standing cordial relations between…

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhance cooperation with the Maldives in the fields of trade, tourism, education, investment and climate change. He expressed this resolve while talking to President of the Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, both the leaders underscored the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and the Maldives.  They also agreed on the need for increased people-to-people exchanges and collaborative efforts to promote economic growth and sustainable…

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have met on sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in different fields. Both the leaders agreed to increase cooperation in various fields particularly in economic and defence sectors. They agreed to accelerate efforts for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza enclave for peace in the region and humanitarian supplies to Palestinians. Shehbaz Sharif appreciated speech of President Erdogan at UN General Assembly in which he effectively highlighted…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called upon the developed nations to help the developing countries come out of debt traps mainly caused by the natural disasters due to climate change. He was speaking at the panel discussion “SDG Moment 2024” on the sidelines of 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister said Pakistan witnessed the worst flooding in its history in 2022 due to climate change, resulting in an estimated economic loss of 30 billion dollars.  He said the developed and rich countries…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached New York to attend the UN General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session. He is scheduled to address the General Assembly on Friday. In his address, the Prime Minister will highlight Pakistan’s perspective on a range of international and regional issues of concern, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and Palestine issue. The Prime Minister will reaffirm Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to multilateralism and support for the role of the United Nations in fostering global peace, security and prosperity. On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session,…

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The 94th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor, drawing participation from all walks of life here at a local hotel on Monday. Diplomatic missions, political leaders, religious scholars, academicians, and the general public joined in expressing their admiration and respect for the Kingdom. The grand event was graced by numerous high-profile figures, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, and Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan. The event saw a confluence of prominent…

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Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He will take charge on the 30th of this month. Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik is currently serving as an Adjutant General at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has previously commanded the Infantry Division in Balochistan and the Infantry Brigade in Waziristan. He has also received a Sword of Honor in his course and served as the chief instructor at National Defense University (NDU), as well as an instructor at…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on its 94th National Day. In a statement, the Prime Minister said that under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a great country of the 21st century. He said Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is an ideal model for the whole world.  In today’s era, Saudi Arabia is leading by example the developing countries in business, technology, economy and other fields. Alluding to the historic relations between Pakistan…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is arriving in the United States today [Thursday] to attend the 79th UN General Assembly Session. The Prime Minister will also address the UN General Assembly Session. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also participate in Sustainable Development Goals 2024 Moment, a high level open debate of the United Nations Security Council titled ‘Leadership for Peace’, and looming threats of rising sea-level. Shehbaz Sharif will also meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, President General Assembly Philemon Yang, President European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, founder…

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