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United Nations honoured 57 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers from 32 countries, including two from Pakistan

30May

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United Nations honoured 57 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers from 32 countries, including two from Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (Ghufran): Among the posthumous awardees of Dag Hammarskjold medals are: Sepoy Muhammad Tarique and Havildar Ahsan Ullah Khan who both served with UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). UN Secretary-General Antonio, who presided over the ceremony in the Trusteeship Council Chamber at UN Headquarters in New York, gave away the awards for the fallen peacekeeper which were received by ambassadors of the countries they hailed from. The awards for the civilians, who lost their lives in line of their duty, were received on behalf of their families by the UN Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, Atul Khare. Pakistan's UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, accompanied by the Mission's Military Adviser Col. Umar Shafique, attended the ceremony and accepted the ...

two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province: ISPR

29May

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two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 29 May 2025(Nosheen): On 28 May 2025, seven khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.On night 28-29 May, Indian sponsored khwarij attempted to attack a Security Forces Check Post in general area Shawal, North Waziristan District. The attempt was effectively thwarted by own troops and in ensuing fire exchange, six Indian sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell.However, during intense fire exchange, Lieutenant Daniyal Ismail (age: 24 years, resident of District Mardan), a brave young officer who was leading his troops from front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with his three men. The three soldiers who paid ultimate sacrifice include Naib Subedar Kashif Raza (age: 42 years, resident...

Pakistan National Heart Association organized a vital interaction

29May

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Pakistan National Heart Association organized a vital interaction

Islamabad – May 29, 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) has organized a vital interaction between the Youth of Pakistan and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Health at the Ministry of National Health Services on May 29, 2025. This forum aims to provide a platform for young Pakistanis to directly engage with policymakers and pose critical questions: Is the health of the nation more important than corporate profits? Will the government prioritize youth health or protect industry investments? This event comes at a crucial time when the Federal Budget 2025-26 is being finalized and public health advocates are raising the alarm over aggressive lobbying by the beverage industry. These companies are using familiar tactics—framing taxes as a threat to foreig...

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Hosts Chinese Ambassador: Discussions on Gwadar Port, CPEC 2.0 Expansion, Agricultural Cooperation, and Upcoming JCC

29May

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Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Hosts Chinese Ambassador: Discussions on Gwadar Port, CPEC 2.0 Expansion, Agricultural Cooperation, and Upcoming JCC

29 May 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, hosted a luncheon in honor of the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, at his residence today. The Chinese delegation included Minister Counselor Yang Guanguan, Minister Counselor H.E. Xu Hangtian, Mr. Yang Dapeng, and Mr. Wang Jingjiu.Ambassador Jiang appreciated the recent return of peace and stability in the region and Pakistan’s responsible conduct during the conflict and hoped that peace will bring dividends for Pakistan. Minister Iqbal extended gratitude to the Ambassador and the Chinese government for extending Pakistan unwavering support during time of crisis.“At every critical juncture in our history, China has stood by Pakistan as a ...

Field Marshal Syed interacted with participants of ‘Hilal Talks’ at the Army Auditorium: ISPR

29May

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Field Marshal Syed interacted with participants of ‘Hilal Talks’ at the Army Auditorium: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 29 May 2025(Kamran Raja): Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), interacted with participants of ‘Hilal Talks’ at the Army Auditorium today. Spanning interactive sessions and group discussions on a range of international, regional and national issues, Hilal Talks are intended to act as a forum for perspective sharing among members of Pakistan’s academic community.As an acknowledgment of the critical role that academia plays in national progress, through innovation, research and in influencing perceptions, the forum brought together around 1800 members of the academic community, comprising Vice Chancellors, Heads of Departments, senior faculty members, principals and students from institutions across Pakistan; majority of whom participated in the Talks t...

‘Enough is Enough’, Pakistan Tells UN Security Council to Act Now to Stop Gaza Genocide

29May

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‘Enough is Enough’, Pakistan Tells UN Security Council to Act Now to Stop Gaza Genocide

United Nations, May 28, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has stated that the cries from Gaza cannot continue to be met with silence. The world cannot afford another day of inaction, as history will not absolve us of our responsibility. In a powerful statement at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, asked the Security Council as to how many more atrocities must be committed before the Council does what is right — morally, legally, and under the UN Charter? “Words of concern are no longer enough. The time to act, time to prevent genocide, is now, he said while adding that we must not allow the Israeli atrocities to be normalized - for that would be an...

Youm-e-Takbeer: Lt. Gen. Kidwai speaks at ISSI Seminar on “The Future of Deterrence and Emerging Challenges”

28May

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Youm-e-Takbeer: Lt. Gen. Kidwai speaks at ISSI Seminar on “The Future of Deterrence and Emerging Challenges”

May 28, 2025(Ghufran): As part of the commemoration of Youm-e-Takbeer, the Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a seminar titled “The Future of Deterrence and Emerging Challenges” Lt. General (R) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, NI(M), HI, HI(M), Advisor National Command Authority (NCA), and former DG SPD, was the chief guest. Distinguished speakers included: Amb. Zamir Akram, Advisor SPD; Air Commodore (R) Khalid Banuri, Senior Advisor Training Rejuvenation and Jinnah Centre for Character and Leadership (JCCL), AHQ Islamabad; and Dr. Salma Malik, Associate Professor, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, QAU.In his keynote address, Lt. General (R) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai underscored the emergence of a “new normal” in South Asi...

20 Chinese Companies Offer Over 500 Jobs to Pakistani Youth at “Job Fair 2025”

27May

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20 Chinese Companies Offer Over 500 Jobs to Pakistani Youth at “Job Fair 2025”

Islamabad, May 27, 2025(Kamran Raja): In a landmark event underscoring the strength of Pakistan-China cooperation, the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK) and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), under the guidance of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, successfully inaugurated the Job Fair 2025 today at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad. Held under the theme “Bridging Skills; Building Futures”, the job fair brought together 20 leading Chinese companies operating in Pakistan, offering over 500 employment opportunities to talented Pakistani technical and vocational graduates. The event was graced by H.E. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, and Honorable Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, ...

ائرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی اسلام آباد ائیر پورٹ پر کارروائی

27May

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ائرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی اسلام آباد ائیر پورٹ پر کارروائی

اسلام آباد 26 مئی 2025(کامران راجہ): اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے بروقت کارروائی کرکے اسلام آباد سے دبئی جانے والی پرواز پر ایک مسافر سے تین کلو گرام سے زائد کیٹامین اور 660 گرام آئس برآمد کرلی۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے اسلام آباد سے دبئی کی پرواز پر سفر کررہے ایک غیر ملکی مسافر کے سامان میں منشیات کی موجودگی کی نشاندہی کی۔ مسافر نے یہ آئس اپنے سامان میں موجود دودھ کے ڈبوں میں مہارت سے چھپا رکھی تھی تاہم اے ایس ایف کے پیشہ ورانہ مہارت کے حامل عملے نے مسافر کے سامان کی تلاشی پر تین کلو کلوگرام کیٹامین اور 660 گرام آئس برآمد کرکے منشیات سمگلنگ کی کوشش 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۔...

Saudi authorities have denied recent reports about alcohol in the kingdom

27May

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Saudi authorities have denied recent reports about alcohol in the kingdom

27 May 2025(Kamran Raja): Saudi authorities have denied reports circulating about plans to allow the sale of alcohol in Saudi Arabia. In which there was a claim that the Islamic capital is going to lift its 73-year ban on alcohol. It should be noted that alcohol is forbidden for Muslims under Islamic law.A report was published by some international media, which claimed that Saudi authorities plan to allow limited sales of alcohol in preparation for hosting the 2034 football World Cup. However, the report did not mention any reliable source. The news became the subject of intense online debate in Saudi Arabia, where the country's king, who himself holds the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, is also the custodian of Islam's holiest sites, Mecca and Medina.It should be noted...