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Federal Minister of Religious Affairs meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj

21May

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Federal Minister of Religious Affairs meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj

Federal Minister of Religious Affairs meeting with Saudi Minister of HajjFederal Minister of Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain met with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiyyah. In the meeting, there was a detailed discussion regarding bilateral relations and arrangements for Hajj 2024. Additional Secretary Dr. Attaur Rehman and DG Haj Abdul Wahab Soomro also participated in the meeting. Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain is grateful for the excellent support of the Saudi government for providing services to Hajj. He said the ongoing reforms of the Saudi government are exemplary for Hajj. There is positive progress regarding the new Pakistan House in Makkah and Madinah.Federal Minister for Religious Affairs said Saudi companies responsible...

SAARC Secretary General Calls on the Prime Minister of Pakistan

21May

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SAARC Secretary General Calls on the Prime Minister of Pakistan

SAARC Secretary General Calls on the Prime Minister of PakistanH.E. Mr. Muhammad Golam Sarwar, Secretary General, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), who is on his maiden visit to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, today.The Prime Minister congratulated Amb. Golam Sarwar on his appointment as the 15th Secretary General of SAARC. He hoped that the Secretary General would play his due role to revitalize the organization.Noting that the Secretary General belonged to Bangladesh, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes for the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and said that Pakistan desired to strengthen its bilateral ties with Bangladesh.In the regional context, the Prime Minister underscored that the SAARC had immen...

Foreign Minister of Türkiye met with Prime Minister of Pakistan

20May

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Foreign Minister of Türkiye met with Prime Minister of Pakistan

Foreign Minister of Türkiye met with Prime Minister of PakistanThe Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Hakan Fidan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today.While underscoring the special bonds of brotherhood between Pakistan and Türkiye, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in bilateral relationship. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further expansion of bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries, in all areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, technology and defence.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the current level of bilateral trade is not commensurate with the existing bilateral ties. He emphasized to undertake concerted efforts for achieving the b...

Mohsin Naqvi orders crackdown against encroachments in Capital

18May

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Mohsin Naqvi orders crackdown against encroachments in Capital

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday ordered a crackdown against the encroachments in Islamabad. He directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) staff to remove and eliminate all encroachments without discrimination and without accepting any pressures from anywhere.He ordered Islamabad administration, CDA and police to conduct joint operation against the encroachment. Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa immediately took action on the direction of the federal minister and launched an operation against encroachments in Islamabad. The authorities demolished enchroachments of Raja Gulfraz Farm in Sangjani Sasing and sealed another factory. The farmhouse was built illegally by constructing 10 rooms on 24 kanal area The Islamabad administ...

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Visits at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia

18May

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Visits at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Visits at the Embassy of Saudi ArabiaFederal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki welcomed Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.Matters of mutual interest Discussion on Pak-Saudi relations and increasing cooperation in various fields. Assurance of full support of the ambassador of Saudi Arabia for the improvement of Islamabad Police. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia for arranging accommodation for the FC personals.The visit of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman to Pakistan also discussed.The meeting also discussed travel documents for Burma Muslims.Mohsin Naqvi said the historic...

18May

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Pakistanis in the Kyrgyz Republic

The Government of Pakistan has been in contact with the Kyrghyz Government to ensure the safety and security of its nationals at risk in view of the mob riots of last night in the Kyrghyz Republic.The Kyrghyz authorities have expressed regret at the incidents of violence against foreign nationals including Pakistanis in Bishkek last night. They have also pledged to hold an inquiry and punish the perpetrators.Embassy of Pakistan has opened emergency helplines and responding to queries of students and their families. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Ali Zaigham has been in close contact with senior Kyrgyz authorities. According to the Kyrgyz Health Ministry, four Pakistanis were provided first aid and discharged while one is under treatment for jaw injury.Today, the Charg...

PFF delegation attends 74th FIFA Congress; holds productive meetings with football powerhouses

17May

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PFF delegation attends 74th FIFA Congress; holds productive meetings with football powerhouses

PFF delegation attends 74th FIFA Congress; holds productive meetings with football powerhousesThe Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee, led by Chairman Haroon Malik, accompanied by NC members Muhammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar and Saud Hashimi attended the 74th FIFA Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand.The 74th Congress, which saw attendance from the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Suriya Juangroongruangkit, FIFA Legends and other notable figures, was highlighted by several significant announcements and initiatives from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.FIFA President announced Brazil as the host nation for the tenth FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027. He emphasized the need to stand up and combat racism, urging the football community to unite to eradicate the issue...

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), received the Pakistan Hockey team at General Headquarters Rawalpindi

17May

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS), received the Pakistan Hockey team at General Headquarters Rawalpindi

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), received the Pakistan Hockey team at General Headquarters Rawalpindi today. The meeting was also attended by President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Tariq Hussain and other PHF officials. During the interaction, the COAS commended the team for their outstanding performance, stating, "The hockey team has brought immense pride to the nation, and we are committed to providing them with comprehensive support to ensure their continued success.He extended his best wishes to the players for their future endeavors. The President of PHF expressed gratitude to the COAS for the opportunity to meet and interact with the team.Editor: Kamran Raja

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Felicitates Newly Elected Office Bearers of Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors

17May

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Felicitates Newly Elected Office Bearers of Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Felicitates Newly Elected Office Bearers of Association of Electronic Media Editors and News DirectorsFederal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has extended felicitations to the newly elected President of the Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors, Azhar Abbas, and other office bearers. He also congratulated the newly elected Senior Vice President Ayaz Khan, Vice President Muhammad Usman, Secretary-General Tariq Mahmood, and other officials on their new roles.Interior Minister expressed good wishes for the newly elected President Azhar Abbas and other office bearers, hoping that under their leadership, the Association will continue to play a positive role in the development of electronic media. He noted that electronic media...

سی ٹی ڈی سندہ و وفاقی حساس ادارے کی نورس چورنگی منگھوپیر روڈ پر ٹارگیٹڈ کاروائ۔

17May

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سی ٹی ڈی سندہ و وفاقی حساس ادارے کی نورس چورنگی منگھوپیر روڈ پر ٹارگیٹڈ کاروائ۔

کالعدم تنظیم تحریک طالبان کا دہشت گرد یوسف خان عرف گل یوسف گرفتار۔ ملزم کے قبضہ سے امریکن ساختہ دستی بم بر آمد۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق ملزم کا تعلق کالعدم تحریک طالبان پاکستان کے کمانڈر عظمت اللہ گروپ سے تھا۔ ملزم نے 2006 میں تحریک طالبان پاکستان سے منسلک ہوا۔ جنوبی وزیرستان میں زیل دہشت گردی کی وارداتوں کا انکشاف کیا۔ ۱) 2009 میں سیلہ سوئ قلعہ جنوبی وزیرستان FC پر حملہ کمانڈر نور ولی کی سر براہی میں کیا۔ ۲) سروکئ پیسہ جنوبی وزیرستان میں FC کی گاڑی کو ریموٹ کنٹرول بم کا دھماکہ کیا ۔ جس میں 6 جوان زخمی ہوئے۔ ملزم کے خلاف تھانہ سی ٹی ڈی کراچی میں دہشت گردی کا مقدمہ درج کیا گیا۔ ملزم کے بارے میں مزید تفتیش کا عمل جاری ہے۔ Editor: Kamran Raja...