PAKISTAN NEWS

The Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, response to media queries regarding the statement by the Afghan Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn response to media queries regarding the statement by the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Torkham, the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch made the following statement:“The statement of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs comes as a surprise as the Interim Afghan authorities know fully well the reasons for the temporary closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Torkham. Pakistan cannot accept the construction of any structures by IAG inside its territory since these violate its sovereignty. On the 6th of September, instead of a peaceful resolution, Afgha...

7 people were injured in an explosion near a security forces vehicle in Peshawar7 people were injured in an explosion near a security forces vehicle in Peshawar. According to the police, the vehicle of the security forces was targeted in the explosion on Versik Road. According to the rescue spokesperson, 5 people were injured in the blast, including 5 officials and two civilians, who have been shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for medical assistance.On the other hand, police and bomb disposal squad officials have surrounded the crime scene and started collecting evidence.Editor: Raja Kamran

European Long Range Championship commenced on 5 September 2023 at Bisley, UKThe European Long Range Championship commenced on 5 September 2023 at Bisley, UK. After World Championship, European platform is considered to be the second biggest event in this category.Pakistan Team made its maiden appearance in the European Championship to compete with over 80 international shooters from 12 nations in individual matches & 12 teams in team matches.Pakistani Long Range Team made history by winning European Long Range Championship - UK 2023.Lieutenant General Ahsan Gulrez and Colonel Junaid Waqas won silver medals while Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Ali secured Gold; first ever international medals to be won by Pakistan in international long range event.Editor: Raja Kamran

Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Mazar-e-Quaid on the 75th death anniversary of the Father of the NationCaretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (Rtd) Maqbool Baqir's visit to the shrine. Provincial Ministers, Brigadier Haris Nawaz, Umar Soomro, Ishwar Lal, Rana Hussain welcomed the Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh. Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh welcomed Sindh Governor Kamran Tasuri. Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (Rtd) Maqbool Baqir's visit to Mazar-e-Quaid on the 75th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation. Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh laid floral wreath and prayed at the shrine of founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Justice (Rtd) Maqbool Baqir recorded his comments in the visitors' book at Mazar-e-Quaid, Sindh Chief Minister Spokesman. If Quaid-e-A...

Federal Caretaker Minister for Communications, Railways, and Maritime Affairs Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar hosted a meeting with American Ambassador H.E. Donald Blome The Federal Minister stated that US-Pakistan bilateral relations go back a long way and this relationship has evolved from security to other fields such as trade and investment, science and technology, Climate Change and sustainable development, health and education. He expressed his profound desire to deepen the relations based on development cooperation. Moreover, he affirmed that Pakistan has been benefitting from General Electric Locomotives provided by the US to Pakistan Railways, and based on its vitality, another order has been placed recently. Similarly, he mentioned Tarbela and Mangla Dams as symbols of Pakistan-US coope...

Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies, Lahore Organize a Seminar: ‘Pakistan Air Force : Second to None’The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Lahore organized a commemorative seminar titled "Pakistan Air Force : Second to None" on September 7, 2023. This event paid tribute to the enduring legacy of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), rooted in Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's vision of being 'Second to None'.The 1965 and 1971 wars tested PAF's mettle, resulting in shining victories and showcasing professionalism. The seminar's goal was to extract invaluable lessons from these historical chapters, guiding the PAF's pursuit of becoming a topnotch air force, committed to defending the nation with unwavering excellence.Group Captain Faisal ul Rehman, Director Ops...

Foreign Minister’s participation in 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministerial MeetingForeign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will chair the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Meeting (CYMM) being held from 12 to 15 September 2023 in London. The Commonwealth Secretariat is convening the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Meeting as Pakistan assumes the Chair of the meeting and plays an active part in setting the agenda ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit to be held next year in Samoa. The theme of the meeting is “Aim Higher: Delivering More for Young People in the Commonwealth”. It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.While in London, the Foreign Minister is also expected to meet with participating Ministers and high-ranking officials of the Commonwealt...

MESSAGE FROM CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ADMIRAL MUHAMMAD AMJAD KHAN NIAZI ON THE OCCASION OF NAVY DAYPakistan Navy celebrates 8th September as the Navy Day to pay tribute to the sacrifices of its Officers and Men who demonstrated self-belief, grit-n- guile and absolute faith in Allah SWT to venture into enemy waters and bombarded coastal town of Dwarka. On this day, we acknowledge the sacrifices of our Shuhadas & Ghazis and honour their bravado and valiant spirit which lifted the morale of the nation against a sinister enemy during the 1965 War.During Operation Dwarka, codenamed ‘Operation SOMNATH’, Pakistan Navy’s seven major warships proceeded on an audacious mission inside enemy territory and destroyed significant shore installations including Indian radar station and a radi...