PAKISTAN NEWS

Relief Assistance for the people of GazaA special flight carrying the second consignment of relief goods from Pakistan for the people of occupied Gaza was seen off by Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Minister for Human Rights Khalil George today. Palestinian Ambassador in Islamabad Ahmad Jawad Rabei and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NDMA were also present during the send-off ceremony at Islamabad International Airport.Speaking on the occasion, the Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Palestinian brothers and sisters and condemned Israel’s brutal, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force against civilians, including women and children, currently besieged in Gaza. The Foreign Minister underlined the urgency of bring...

Pakistan Investment Roadshow, Dubai 5-7th November, 2023SIFC is hosting Pakistan Investment Roadshow in Dubai (5-7 November' 23). The event is being held with a singular focus to project latent potential of Pakistan and attract global investments in the key sectors of economy. On the inaugural day, the roadshow attracted a large number of global businessmen and investors to the event. The officials of SIFC held extensive engagements with global investors, highlighting immense potential and investment opportunities in Pakistan under the auspices of SIFC; projects under SIC were pitched for attracting prospective investments in the key sectors. SIFC initiative gained enormous traction and during engagements, investors' community was given insights into transforming investment climate...

Canadian High Commissioner Calls on the Prime Minister Canadian High Commissioner, Ms. Leslie Scanlon called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, today at the Prime Minister's House.The Prime Minister and the High Commissioner discussed various aspects of Canada-Pakistan bilateral relations, including Canada's development programs in Pakistan, humanitarian support post 2022 floods, economic and trade ties as well as Canadian investments in Pakistan, particularly the Reko Diq Project.The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of strong ties between Pakistan and Canada. He highlighted the steps being undertaken by the Government in priority areas, particularly for the stabilization of the economy, facilitation of foreign investment through Special Investment Facilitation Counc...

Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Tirah, Khyber DistrictOn 6 November 2023, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Tirah, Khyber District on reported presence of terrorists.During conduct of the operation, own troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider, effectively engaged the terrorists' location as a result of which three terrorists were sent to hell, while three terrorists got injured.However, during intense exchange of fire, four brave sons of soil; Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider (age: 43 years, resident of Islamabad), Naik Khushdil Khan (age: 31 years, resident of District Lakki Marwat), Naik Rafique Khan (age: 27 years, resident of District Charsadda) and Lance Naik Abdul...

Thousands of Miles with CPEC: The Symbol of Pakistan-China Relations The All-Pakistan Chinese Enterprises’ Association (APCEA), in collaboration with Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), successfully held the launch event of the former’s promotional endeavor titled, “Thousands of Miles with CPEC: The Symbol of Pakistan-China Relations” here at Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS). The essence of the "One Belt, One Road" vision, transgresses the barriers of time, borders and cultures. It has spread across the world, creating in its wake the hallmark projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. It goes without saying that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the greatest milestone of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. When Chinese President, His Excellency, Xi Jinp...

Big revelation of foreign weapons being used in Mianwali Air Base attackSensational revelations regarding the Mianwali Air Base attack came to light yesterday. Foreign weapons recovered from terrorists killed in Mianwali attack. In the Mianwali Airbase attackThe weapons recovered from the terrorists are American made. Weapons recovered from terrorists include RPG-7, AK-74, M-4 M-16/A4.US-made weapons are being sold openly on Afghan soil and terrorists have easy access to them, experts say. US-made weapons are in abundance in Afghanistan, which terrorists are using against Pakistan.Experts said, after the use of foreign land against Pakistan and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, terrorists have been using foreign weapons freely. Before this too, US weapons and equipm...

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar met with Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice Retired Maqbool BaqirDiscussion on various administrative issues of the province in the meeting.In the meeting detailed discussion on law and order situation in Sindh province. Chief Minister Sindh informed the Prime Minister about the various measures taken by the caretaker government in the province for public welfare.In the meeting, measures regarding prevention of smuggling and electricity theft in Sindh were also discussed. The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of the government for the positive progress in the administrative affairs of the province under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Sindh.Editor: Raja Kamran

Thousands of people protested in district Chaman, Balochistan In district Chaman, Balochistan, thousands of people protested against the Pakistani government's visa and passport policies for crossing the Afghan border. Participants included representatives of several political parties, labour unions, and local tribes. Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the chairman of the Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party, addressed during the gathering today. The rally was a part of the 17-day-long protest sit-in that has been going on in the area.Sub-Editor: Arslan Majeed