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Workshop Showcases Positive Outcomes of Adolescent-Friendly Spaces in Hunza and Nagar

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HUNZA – The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) organized a Community of Practice workshop under the Global Affairs Canada-funded Foundations for Health and Empowerment (F4HE) project. The event showcased the positive impact of Adolescent-Friendly Spaces (AFS) in Hunza and Nagar, bringing together LSOs, mentors, parents, and youth. Participants highlighted improvements in communication, self-confidence, stress management, and leadership skills. Parents praised the initiative for building healthier lifestyles and boosting children’s confidence. Deputy Director Education Nagar, Mr. Latif Baig, commended AKRSP’s support, noting the establishment of 15 AFS and provision of ECD materials to 14 schools in Nagar.

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Erdogan Marks 838th Anniversary of Salahuddin Ayyubi’s Recapture of Jerusalem

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ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commemorated the 838th anniversary of the recapture of Jerusalem by Salahuddin al-Ayyubi in 1187. In a message shared on Turkish platform NSosyal, Erdogan paid tribute to Salahuddin and his soldiers, calling Jerusalem a sacred trust. He vowed to continue defending the city’s legacy, recalling its liberation after the Battle of Hattin, which ended nearly nine decades of Crusader rule.

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Pakistan, Indonesia Universities Sign MoU to Boost Agricultural Cooperation

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JAKARTA/FAISALABAD – Ambassador of Pakistan to Indonesia, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Indonesia’s Institute Pertanian Bogor (IPB) University, aimed at strengthening academic collaboration, joint research, and faculty-student exchanges. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ambassador Chaudhri underscored the longstanding friendship […]

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Ishaq Dar Receives Newly Appointed German Ambassador, Stresses Stronger Bilateral Ties

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ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday received H.E. Ina Lepel, the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan. Welcoming the envoy, Senator Dar underscored the importance of further strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Germany across multiple sectors, including political dialogue, trade and investment, climate action, skilled […]

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PM Shehbaz Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza Aid Flotilla

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“Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly attack by Israeli forces on the Samud Gaza flotilla, carrying over 450 humanitarian workers from 44 countries. We call for the immediate release of all those illegally apprehended. Their only crime was to carry aid for the hapless Palestinian people. This barbarity must end. Peace must be given a chance.” — PM Shehbaz Sharif

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Pakistan Demands Urgent Action as Violence Escalates in Eastern Congo

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Pakistan has demanded urgent international action as violence intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Iqbal Jadoon condemned the mass killings of civilians by M23 rebels, urged accountability, and called for strengthening MONUSCO’s mandate to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and restore peace.

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Pakistan Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Political Solution in Palestine at UNGA Veto Debate

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Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to strengthen, not weaken, MONUSCO’s mandate amid escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Addressing the Council, Ambassador Iqbal Jadoon condemned mass civilian killings by M23 rebels, called for accountability, humanitarian access, and a complete ceasefire, warning that shrinking UN capacity risks undermining peace efforts.

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Pakistan Embassy in Germany Extends Support for Awareness and Counseling Programs

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The Embassy of Pakistan in Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to community welfare by supporting awareness and counseling programs. Ambassador Saqlain Syedah met with office bearers of the Pakistani Ladies in Germany (PLG) and discussed initiatives to provide guidance through both in-person and online platforms. The Embassy expressed full support for collaborative efforts aimed at helping the Pakistani community address various social, educational, and welfare-related challenges.

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