PAKISTAN NEWS

Letter from President Dr. Arif Alvi to Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan RajaThe President invited the Chief Election Commissioner for a meeting today or tomorrow to decide the date of the general election. The President dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister on 09.08.2023, text of the President's letter.Under Article 48 (5) of the Constitution, the President is bound to fix a date within ninety days of the date of dissolution for the holding of general elections to the Assembly. The Chief Election Commissioner is invited to meet the President today or tomorrow to fix a suitable date, letter.Editor: Raja Kamran

USA Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas JilaniUSA Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani today. They exchanged views on state of bilateral relations and noted the positive track of bilateral relations. They agreed to deepen economic cooperation and security cooperation.Sub-Editor: Ghufran M

President directs refund of Rs 4.1 million to bank fraud victimsPresident Dr Arif Alvi has directed two private banks to return a collective sum of Rs 4.1 million to four customers, who were swindled out of their money by fraudsters. The banks had activated the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) without obtaining the consent of the customers and were found negligent in complying with the State Bank of Pakistan’s various regulations regarding online fund transfer facilities, disclosing the terms of fund transfer in a clear and simple language to customers, and assigning limits to fund transfer.The President said that the loss of money occurred due to the reason that the banks made EFT operational without the account holders’ request, therefore, the banks committed maladministration a...

Terrorism and extremism will be completely eradicated, Federal Interior Minister Sarfraz BugtiTerrorism and extremism will be completely eradicated. The entire nation is united on this issue. The entire society wants to see Pakistan as a completely peaceful country: Federal Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti's statement. Pakistan's national narrative against terrorism and extremism provides comprehensive guidance. This narrative will be widely promoted. Nacta will provide guidance to all institutions by formulating actionable policies and strategies. The National Action Plan will be fully implemented. Today dated 23rd August 2023, Federal Interior Minister visited Nacta Headquarters National Coordinator Nacta IG Muhammad Tahir Rai briefed the Interior Minister. The security situation o...

A delegation headed by Mr. Sohail Mahmood, the head of the Institute of Strategic Studies of Pakistan met with Moulavi Amir Khan MuttaghiA delegation headed by Mr. Sohail Mahmood, the head of the Institute of Strategic Studies of Pakistan, along with Mr. Obaidul Rehman Nizamani, the Pakistani ambassador living in Kabul, met with Moulavi Amir Khan Muttaghi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of IEA islamic Emirates of Afghanistan.At the beginning, Mr. Mutaqi said that Afghanistan and Pakistan are two friendly and brotherly countries with a lot in common. Therefore, the relations between the two countries are based on good neighborliness and understanding.He also said that some problems hurt the relations between the two countries, so instead of verbal conflict and...

Pakistan Army's most complicated and difficult rescue operation in Bitgram was successful *(ISPR)*GOCSSG led the rescue operation. The slinging team of the Special Services Group of the Pakistan Army safely rescued the people trapped in the chairlift at a height of 600 feet. All persons trapped in the chairlift were safely evacuated and moved to a safe place. On the special instructions of the Army Chief, the talented team of Army Aviation and SSG started the rescue operation quickly. Later, the slinging team of the Special Services Group of the Pakistan Army and the helicopter of the Pakistan Air Force also became a part of the operation. The Army Aviation provided full technical support to the Sling Team of the Special Services Group of the Pakistan Army, which made the operation ...

Indian Charge d’ Affaires Summoned to Register Pakistan’s Strong Protest over Killing of a Civilian at the Line of ControlThe Indian Charge d’ Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, to register Pakistan’s strong protest over the killing of a 60-year-old civilian, Mr Ghias, resident of Oli village of Kotli district, as a result of firing by the Indian forces. The incident took place in the Nikial Sector of the Line of Control (LoC) on 21 August 2023.Emphasizing the need for maintaining peace and tranquillity at the LoC, it was underscored that such acts are in clear violation of the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding, reaffirmed in February 2021.It was stressed that utmost caution should be exercised by the Indian forces as targeting innocent civilians is co...

Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China calls on Federal Minister for Heritage and Culture Jamal ShahCultural Counselor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of Mr. Zhang Heqing on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah here at Heritage and Culture Division.Chinese Cultural Counselor felicitated Jamal Shah on assuming charge as Federal Minister.During Meeting, they discussed mutual interest issues particularly cultural exchange programs. Chinese Cultural Counselor extended special invitation to the Federal Minister for attending ongoing Gandhara exhibition being held in China. The Federal Minister assured to visit the exhibition during his visit to China.Cultural Counselor also congratulated renowned ...