PAKISTAN NEWS

Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi's speech at the CPEC Art Exhibition He said CPEC is a milestone in the development of Pakistan. Relations between Pakistan and China are getting stronger and stronger with each passing day.Caretaker Prime Minister is visiting China.Caretaker Prime Minister is representing Pakistan in the Belt and Road Forum. There will be good news regarding road infrastructure, green initiative, technology, export processing zones, special economic zones and ML-1.10 year celebrations of CPEC are being celebrated. Steps are being taken for the welfare of the people. Due to the decrease in the prices of petroleum products, many people are happy today.The government has brought the benefit of petroleum products to the people. The effects...

Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Indonesian Ambassador Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Foster Economic CooperationIndonesian Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Adam M. Tugio called on Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani today at the Parliament House. The discussions revolved around matters of mutual interest, culminating in a commitment to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. Chairman Senate expressed his steadfast determination to deepen relations with Indonesia, emphasizing the historical support both nations have provided each other during challenging times. Acknowledging the intrinsic value of the Pakistan-Indonesia relationship, Chairman Senate highlighted the need to augment economic cooperation, focusing on trade, cul...

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar's visit to ChinaCaretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haque Kakar left Islamabad for Beijing on the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. During his visit to China, the Prime Minister will participate in the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) to be held on October 17 and 18.Representing Pakistan in the Belt and Road Forum, the Prime Minister will reiterate the development achievements in the past ten years under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as well as future goals and Pakistan's full cooperation on this key project. Apart from participating in the inauguration ceremony of BRF, the Prime Minister will address a high-level forum on the topic of Connectivity in an Open Global Economy on October 18....

Pakistan Coast Guards major operation against drug smugglersAn attempt to smuggle drugs worth crores of rupees abroad was foiled. Pakistan Coast Guards took action against drug smugglers and seized high quality hashish and ice. According to the spokesman of Pakistan Coast Guards, the Pakistan Coast Guards in Jiwani area chased the boat suspiciously, on which the accused saw the Pakistan Coast Guards boat coming towards them and threw the speed boat into the sea. They were able to leave the shore and escape. After searching the speedboat, 833 kg of high-quality hashish and 42 kg of ice were recovered. The spokesman further said that Pakistan Coast Guards are always engaged in preventing all kinds of smuggling including drugs and will continue to play their role in stabilizing the coun...

14 NATION AIR EXERCISE, INDUS SHIELD-2023, IN FULL SWING AT AN OPERATIONAL AIR BASE OF PAFPakistan Air Force's 14 nation air exercise, Indus Shield 2023, is in full swing at an operational air base of PAF. The top-notch exercise stands out as one of the mega aerial warfare exercises of the region and is marked as a significant milestone in the realization of PAF's commitment to enhance its aerial capabilities alongside bolstering international cooperation. The participation of the exercise encompasses fighter jets alongside pilots, ground crew and Air Defence Controllers from the leading Air Forces of the world.Indus Shield-2023 has brought together elite air forces from 14 countries and will serve as a platform to showcase their professional prowess. The participating nations in...

ISSI holds Webinar on “Palestine - Latest Developments and Impact on the Region”The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Middle East Monitor (MEMO), hosted a webinar titled, “Palestine - Latest Developments and Impact on the Region.” The webinar was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers at the webinar included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, ISSI; Dr. Daud Abdullah, Director Middle East Monitor (MEMO); Dr. Azzam Tamimi, British Palestinian Academic, Dr. Motasem Dalloul, MEMO correspondent based in Gaza; and Mr. Oves Anwar, Director of the Research Society of International Law (RSIL).DG ISSI Ambassador Soh...

2nd meeting of Policy & Strategy Committee/Oversight Board on post flood ResilientThe 2nd meeting of Policy & Strategy Committee/Oversight Board on post flood Resilient, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) activities was held under the chairmanship of the caretaker Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed here in Islamabad on Friday.This meeting was attended by high officials, including the Minister for Planning of Gilgit Baltistan, Secretary Planning, Secretary EAD, Chief Secretary GB, Country Director World Bank, Country Director Asian Development Bank (ADB), Country Director European Union Islamabad, Deputy Resident Director UNDP and representatives from NDMA. Additionally, Chief Minister Baluchistan an...

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday, 12 October 2023Thanks for joining us for the Weekly Briefing. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 27th Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on 9-10 October 2023. The meeting, which was chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, focused on the theme of "Green Transition and Interconnectivity".In his statement, the Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan's steadfast support for ECO's mission of fostering economic growth and regional prosperity. He emphasized the vital role of integrated regional cooperation among member states in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, and infrastructure de...

CHIEF OF STAFF QATAR ARMED FORCES VISITS AIR HEADQUARTERSA high level delegation, led by Lieutenant General (Pilot) Salem Hamad Eqail Al-Nabet, Chief of Staff, Qatar Armed Forces, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad today.During the meeting, evolving regional security and geo-strategic environment, avenues of defence cooperation in the field of technology sharing and development alongside key areas of mutual interest were discussed.On his arrival, a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented him guard of honour following which he was introduced to the Principal Staff Officers of Pakistan Air Force.Later, the visiting dignitary called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer A...