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Birmingham: Chairman and Founder of Faz Enterprises and President of the Business Forum Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, Sardar Imran Aziz Khan, met Birmingham Lord Mayor Councillor Zaker Choudhary at his office to discuss ways to strengthen trade, business and economic ties between the United Kingdom, Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. The meeting was attended by President of Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK Raja Fahim Kayani, Central Vice President of the Pakistan Press Club UK and journalist S.M. Irfan Tahir, and Gloucester-based business and social figure Mehran Maroof. The participants held detailed discussions on promoting bilateral trade, expanding import and export activities,…
Islamabad: Chairman Board of Governors of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Syed Qamar Raza, visited OPF College for Boys, H-8, to review its curriculum, academic standards and activities arranged for students. The college principal, OPF Director General Education and faculty members received the chairman upon his arrival. He visited the primary and senior sections and observed academic, co-curricular and other educational activities. Syed Qamar Raza directed the principal and teachers to ensure quality education and maintain high standards of teaching and learning. He stressed that the curriculum and teaching methods should remain aligned with modern requirements and emerging educational trends.…
Hong Kong: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan visited the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, where he met its Chairman and leading business representatives to discuss stronger business-to-business linkages, trade, investment and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Hong Kong. He also engaged with prominent members of the Pakistani diaspora during his official visit. The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, established in erade1861, is Hong Kong’s oldest business chamber. During the meeting, the Minister exchanged views with its leadership on expanding direct engagement between the business communities of Pakistan and Hong Kong. The discussions highlighted opportunities for Pakistan…
ISLAMABAD: Managing Director of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Afzaal Bhatti, met with former Punjab Chief Minister and Member of the National Assembly Hamza Shahbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s Office and briefed him on the foundation’s initiatives, ongoing programmes and future plans for the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. During the meeting, Afzaal Bhatti provided a detailed briefing on the measures being taken by the OPF to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and improve services related to their welfare and various other needs. The meeting also reviewed the issues faced by Pakistanis living abroad and discussed measures to provide them with better…
LONDON: Pakistan Press Club UK President Arshad Rachyal has paid tribute to the country’s martyrs, veterans and serving military personnel on Defence Day, saying September 6 symbolises the courage, unity and sacrifices that strengthened Pakistan’s defence. In his Defence Day message, Rachyal said the historic achievements of national heroes, including legendary Pakistan Air Force pilot M.M. Alam, demonstrated the exceptional courage and professional capabilities of the country’s armed forces. He said the downing of Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman’s aircraft also reaffirmed Pakistan’s ability to defend its airspace. He said Pakistan’s armed forces once again displayed professional competence, technological preparedness and…