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23Jan

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Prime Minister condoles with President of Turkiye on the tragic fire incident in northwestern Turkiye

January 23, 2025 Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif spoke on telephone with H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkiye, earlier today and conveyed his deepest condolences over the loss of precious lives in the tragic fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in northwestern Turkiye. The Prime Minister said that the entire Pakistani nation was saddened by this news and was praying for the departed souls and for the speedy recovery of those injured.The Prime Minister assured President Erdogan that the people of Pakistan stood in full solidarity with their brothers and sisters in Turkiye in their hour of grief. The Prime Minister lauded the swift response by the Turkish authorities in dealing with the unfortunate incident and offered to ...

ISSI hosts KIIR Interns for Session on Kashmir

22Jan

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ISSI hosts KIIR Interns for Session on Kashmir

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Ghufran): The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a group of Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) Interns, hailing from students from Islamabad’s leading Universities. The group was led by KIIR Chairman Mr. Altaf Hussain Wani. The interaction was part of ISSI’s initiative of engaging the youth, particularly on issues of national importance and Pakistan’s foreign policy. In his introductory remarks, Dr. Khurram Abbas, Director ISC, stressed the importance of precise academic discourse on the Kashmir issue, emphasizing alignment with Pakistan’s official stance based on UNSC resolutions enshrining the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination. In his detailed expose, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmoo...

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

22Jan

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Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja) : The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China. The event was graced by the Honorable Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, and His Excellency Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong.In his address, Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the significance of the Lunar New Year as a time of renewal, reflection, and hope, symbolizing wisdom, resilience, and transformation. He emphasized the unshakable bond between Pakistan and China, often described as higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey.Reflecting on the achievements of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Minister desc...

Pakistan and Turkey to enhance cooperation in providing skilled Pakistanis with modern technical education

22Jan

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Pakistan and Turkey to enhance cooperation in providing skilled Pakistanis with modern technical education

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain met with the Ambassador of Turkey, Irfan Nazir Oglu. During the meeting, various proposals were discussed regarding religious harmony, respect for humanity, and providing more job opportunities for Pakistani workers in Turkey. Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain stated that Pakistan and Turkey are like one soul in two bodies, bound by the eternal ties of religion, history, and culture. Both brotherly countries share a similar stance on regional and global issues and have always supported each other's positions on regional and international forums.Turkish Ambassador Irfan Nazir Oglu expressed sorrow over the deaths of Pakistanis in the Morocco boat inciden...

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets US Congressmen in Washington

22Jan

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets US Congressmen in Washington

22nd January 2025, Washington (Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Congressmen Thomas Richard Suozzi and Jack Bergman in Washington. Thomas Suozzi is a member of the Democratic Party, while Jack Bergman represents the Republican Party. During the meeting, Interior Minister and the US Congressmen discussed matters of mutual interest, including Pakistan-US relations and the situation in Afghanistan. Both sides agreed to promote bilateral relations between the two countries.Mohsin Naqvi invited US Congressmen to visit Pakistan. He underscored that Pakistan attaches special importance to bilateral relations with the United States and was desirous of enhancing cooperation with the United States in all sectors. He said that their visit to Pakistan will help furth...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding sending Pakistani students to China on modern agricultural training scholarships

22Jan

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding sending Pakistani students to China on modern agricultural training scholarships

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif's directive to give priority to transparency and merit in the selection of students to be sent to China for training in the agricultural sector. Instructions to form a committee to resolve the complaints of students who do not meet the selection criteria during the scrutiny of applications through the Prime Minister's portal.Prime Minister said China is a long-time friend of Pakistan whose development in the agricultural sector is unparalleled. During his visit to China, he requested the Chinese leadership for modern training of Pakistani students in the agricultural sector. The government of Pakistan will bear the entire cost of modern agricultural training of Pakistani students in China. By the grace o...

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s participation in a special dinner ceremony at the Lincoln Liberty Hall in Washington

21Jan

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s participation in a special dinner ceremony at the Lincoln Liberty Hall in Washington

21st January 2025, Washington (Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi attended a special dinner reception at the Lincoln Liberty Hall in Washington during his visit to the United States. He was warmly welcomed at the event, where he met with US senators, members of Congress, and prominent figures. During the reception, Mohsin Naqvi interacted with Senator Tommy Tuberville, Member of Congress Ken Calvert, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and Governor of Mississippi Phil Bryant. During the meetings,matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations were discussed.Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the US Senators and members of Congress on assumption of the office by President Donald Trump and expressed good wishes for the American people. He stated that t...

Multi National Aerial Combat Exercise “Spears of Victory-2025”: ISPR

21Jan

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Multi National Aerial Combat Exercise “Spears of Victory-2025”: ISPR

21st January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja):To participate in a Multi National Aerial Combat Exercise "Spears of Victory-2025", Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets alongside dedicated air and ground crew has landed at King Abdul Aziz Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For this International deployment, PAF fighters flew non stop from home base in Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, carrying out inflight Air-to-Air refuelling; showcasing long range employment capabilities of JF-17 Block-III Aircraft.During the conduct of the exercise, PAF pilots flying AESA & Extended Range BVR Equipped JF-17 Thunder will be pitched against participating Air Forces equipped with a wide variety of sophisticated Combat Aircraft. The exercise is witnessing participati...

اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے 11 کلو گرام سے زائد آئس ہیروئن کوٹڈ کپڑے برآمد کرلیے۔

20Jan

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اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے 11 کلو گرام سے زائد آئس ہیروئن کوٹڈ کپڑے برآمد کرلیے۔

بتاریخ 20 جنوری 2025 (کامران راجہ) : ائرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی پشاور ائیر پورٹ پر کارروائ۔ ایس ایف کے عملے نے بروقت کارروائی کرکے پشاور سے جدہ جانے والی پرواز پر ایک مسافر سے 11 کلو گرام سے زائد آئس ہیروئن کوٹڈ کپڑے برآمد کرلیے۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے پشاور سے جدہ کی پرواز پر سفر کررہے ایک مسافر بخت زمین کے سامان میں منشیات کی موجودگی کی نشاندہی کی۔ مسافر نے آئس ہیروئن کوٹڈ کپڑے اپنے سامان میں مہارت سے چھپا رکھے تھے تاہم اے ایس ایف کے پیشہ ورانہ مہارت کے حامل عملے نے نہ صرف ان کپڑوں میں منشیات کی موجودگی کا پتہ لگالیا بلکہ کارروائی کرتے ہوئے مسافر سے 11 کلوگرام سے زائد وزنی آئس ہیروئن کوٹڈ کپڑے برآمد کرکے بیرون ملک منشیات سمگلنگ کی کوشش بھی ناکام بنادی۔ ملزم کو ابتدائی تفتیش کے بعد مزید قانونی کارروائی کے لیے برآمد شدہ منشیات کے ساتھ اے این ایف حکام کے حوالے کردیا گیا۔ &n...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expressed his satisfaction over the start of flights from Gwadar Airport

20Jan

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expressed his satisfaction over the start of flights from Gwadar Airport

20 January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister said Today, by the grace of Allah, Gwadar has crossed another milestone to create an important connection between Central and East Asia and Middle East and Gulf countries. The activation of Gwadar Airport is an important step towards the development of communication links not only in Pakistan but also in the entire region. The activation of Gwadar Airport will bring prosperity to the development of Pakistan and the region through CPEC. Today, we have come closer to fulfilling the joint commitment of the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for the development of Pakistan and the region through the CPEC. By the grace of Allah, CPEC started during the era of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and its important milestones...