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Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPR
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPR

Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPRSecurity personnel in the general vicinity of Spinkai, Ghulam Khan of North Waziristan District, discovered the movement of seven terrorists on April 16, 2024, as they attempted to cross the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. All seven areas were sent to hell when the infiltrators were successfully cornered and engaged in a fierce firefight. The terrorists who were slain also had a significant amount of guns, ammo, and explosives found on them.Pakistan has continuously requested that the Afghan government in transition provide efficient border administration on their end. It is required of the Interim Afghan Government to carry out its duties and prohibit terrorists from using Afghan territory to carry out further acts of terrorism ag...
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Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAID
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAID

Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAIDThe Pakistan Climate Financing Activity, a four-year, up to $10 million project targeted at enhancing sustainability and climate resilience in Pakistan, was introduced today by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Pakistan. This programme, which is funded by USAID, demonstrates the government of the United States' unwavering commitment to promote prudent use of natural resources and address climate change. It is a big step in the right direction towards achieving the goals set forth in the context of the U.S.-Pakistan "Green Alliance".Pakistan's shift to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy will be aided by the USAID Pakistan Climate Financing Activity. The programme seeks to mobilise ...
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Turkmenistan Ambassador meeting with the Prime Minister
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Turkmenistan Ambassador meeting with the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met with Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Pakistan, His Excellency Atajan Mulvayev, at the Prime Minister's House. Turkmenistan Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister on his re-election on behalf of the Turkmenistan leadership. The Prime Minister thanked the President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the Leader of the People of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Garbenguli Berdimuhamedov, for their thank you messages. Talking about the meeting he had with the two leaders, the Prime Minister expressed his hope that this meeting will continue in the future. Touching on the importance of long-term, historical and cultural relations between Pakistan and Turkmenistan, the Prime Minister said that there is a need to furthe...
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets the Saudi Foreign Minister
16Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets the Saudi Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, who is leading a powerful delegation during his visit to Pakistan. The Prime Minister expressed his deep gratitude to the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and conveyed his request to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin. Abdul. Aziz Al Saud. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance Pakistan attaches to its long-standing brotherly, economic and cooperative relations with Saudi Arabia. He said that the two countries have always been together. Recalling the warm and productive meeting he had with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Mecca earlier this month, the P...
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Saudi Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan
14Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Saudi Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan

Saudi Foreign Minister's visit to PakistanFrom April 15–16, 2024, Pakistan will host a high-level Saudi delegation led by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the country's foreign minister. Leading representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Saudi Fund for General Investments are among the delegation's members, which also includes Saudi Minister of Water and Agriculture Eng Abdul Rahman Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Deputy Minister of Investment Badr AlBadr, Head of the Saudi Special Committee Mohammad Mazyed Al Towaijri.The primary purpose of the visit is to accelerate the implementation of the agreement struck during the recent meeting in Makkah Al Mukarramah between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif an...
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UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting due to Iran missile attack on Israel
14Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting due to Iran missile attack on Israel

The 15th United Nations Chief said the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday evening due to Iran's retaliatory measures and missile attack on Israel. On Saturday, a spokesman for Malta's interim presidency said the Security Council planned to hold a meeting at 4am.Iran had vowed to retaliate against the attack on Israel's office in Damascus on April 1, in which seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers, including two senior commanders, were killed, and said the attack was a punishment for Israel's crimes. Iran's mission to the United Nations said, "If the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran's reaction will be very harsh." But he also said that Iran "felt that the issue was over.United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Iran's ...
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2,400 Indian Sikh Pilgrims arrived at the Wagah Border
14Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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2,400 Indian Sikh Pilgrims arrived at the Wagah Border

Marking the beginning of Khalsa Janam-din and Vasakhi Mela 2024, an impressive gathering of 2,400 Indian Sikh pilgrims arrived at the Wagah border. The visitors were hospitably received and greeted by prominent officials, including the PSGPC Pardhan Sardar. Ramesh Singh Arora along with Additional Secretary Shrines Rana Shahid Saleem and respected Sikh leaders like Sardar Mampal Singh, Sardar Tara Singh and Satwant Kaur.Group Leader Kulvant Singh and Party Deputy Chairman Amarjit Singh thanked the Government of Pakistan and the Evacuation Foundation and expressed their happiness to be in Pakistan. They emphasized the importance of visiting Sikh heritage sites in the country and highlighted the strong desire of the Sikh community to undertake this pilgrimage.Temple Secretary Rana...
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The US would not take Part in Attacks Against Iran
14Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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The US would not take Part in Attacks Against Iran

The US military said late Saturday that it had shot down Iranian drones heading towards Israel as part of Iran's retaliatory attack on the Jewish state. "Consistent with our commitment to Israel's security, US forces in the region continue to shoot down Iranian drones targeting Israel," a US military official said in a press release. "Our military forces stand ready to provide additional defensive support and protection to US forces operating in the region.It was not disclosed how many UAVs were shot down or where. But Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a massive drone and missile attack on Israel in response to Israel's attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, which left several senior Iranian officials dead. Iran's retaliatory attacks began short...
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China will continue to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis in the Middle East
12Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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China will continue to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis in the Middle East

China will continue to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis in the Middle East on its own initiative and play a role in resolving problems, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning. The Chinese side calls on all parties to the ongoing conflict in Gaza to immediately cease hostilities. Mao Ning made these comments at a regular press conference held on Thursday between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.During the telephone conversation, Mao emphasized that China strongly condemned the attack on Iran's embassy in Syria, that the security of foreign institutions would not be endangered, and that the sovereignty of Iran and Syria should be respected. Mao added that this phase of escalation was the last manifestation of the conf...
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