PAKISTAN NEWS

Meetings of the Minister of State in BrusselsAs part of her ongoing visit to Belgium, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has held extensive meetings with two European Union Commissioners in Brussels.The Minister of State called on the European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič to follow up on discussions pertaining to EU’s flood relief activities in Pakistan. During the interaction, Minister of State thanked the EU for activating the European Civil Protection Mechanism post floods that enabled immediate assistance from EU during rehabilitation phase. The two sides agreed to explore further avenues for collaboration in disaster management and capacity building.In her meeting with European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson, Minist...

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari appealed to the public to take protective measures and to cooperate with the administration in wake of the cyclone "Biparjoy"According to the statement issued by Media Cell Bilawal House, Chairman PPP said that according to meteorological reports, the coastal areas of Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal and Badin are under threat of the 'Biparjoy'. He said that the government of Sindh is alert in view of the cyclone and is taking all possible safety measures, adding that all possible resources are being utilised to protect the life and property of the people.Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the people, especially those living in the coastal areas, should cooperate with the administration and move to safer places without delay. He emphasized that citiz...

APPNA contributes $350,000 for rehabilitation of earthquake-victim of TürkiyeExpressing solidarity with earthquake-stricken Turkish brethren, the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) today donated $350,000 for rehabilitation and construction of housed for the calamity stricken people of Türkiye. Accompanied by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan, the APPNA delegation visited the Embassy of Turkey in Washington DC and handed over contributions made by Pakistani doctors of North America to the Turkish Ambassador Hasan Murat Mercan. The delegation headed by President APPNA Dr. Arshad Rehan included Dr. Rasheed Piracha, Dr. Attiq Samdani, Dr. Tayyab Rana, Dr. Rashid Hanif, and Dr. Irfan Suleman. Dr Tayyab Rana, Treasurer APPNA, prese...

PM Shehbaz Sharif statement on coming of crude oil purchased from RussiaI have fulfilled another promise I made to my nation. I feel very happy to inform that the first batch of crude oil purchased from Russia at a discount price has reached Karachi and the process of unloading it from the ship will be started today.Today will be remembered as a day of historic change in history. Today we have taken the first and most important step towards prosperity, economic development, energy security and low cost fuel supply. This is the first shipment of crude oil from Russia to Pakistan and it is the beginning of a new chapter in the relations between Russia and Pakistan.On this occasion, I appreciate the efforts of all those who participated in the completion of this national initiat...

Fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District*ISPR*On night 09/10 June 23, fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District.Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly three terrorists were sent to hell, while four terrorists were injured. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.However, during intense exchange of fire, Subedar Asghar Ali (age 40 years, resident of Lakki Marwat District), Sepoy Naseem Khan (age 26 years, resident of Lakki Marwat District) & Sepoy Muhammad Zaman (age 22 years, resident of Abbottabad) having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat.Sanitization of the ...

PAKISTAN NAVY SHIP TIPPU SULTAN PARTICIPATES IN MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE KOMODO-23 AT INDONESIAPakistan Navy Ship TIPPU SULTAN visited port Makassar, Indonesia for participation in Multinational Exercise KOMODO-23. The visit of PN Ship is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing interoperability and exploring new vistas of cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesian Navy. Upon arrival at Makassar, the ship was warmly welcomed by officials from Indonesian Navy.During meetings with Indonesian officials, matters of mutual interest, bilateral naval collaboration and PN contribution to regional peace and maritime security were discussed. Commanding Officer of PN ship conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Indonesia ...

FM Bilawal sees better, democratic and progressive future for PakistanForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said that despite many economic and political challenges faced by Pakistan, ranging from climate change to Russian-Ukraine conflicts and domestic issues, he was confident that the people of the country would come together to overcome these ordeals and build a better future.In an interview with Al-Jazeera English Tv channel during his recent visit to Iraq, the foreign minister said that the floods last year that devastated large parts of Pakistan was not only significant for Pakistan but for the entire world.It had affected 33 million people, besides causing huge financial losses which had far reaching effects upon Pakistan’s economy.To build back clima...

Minister of State’s Visit to Denmark and Finland (8-10 June 2023)Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, paid a two-day visit to Denmark and Finland on 8-10 June 2023. During the visits, the MOS held government level interactions and engaged with think tank and local media.In Denmark, the MOS met the Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Dan Jørgensen. The two Ministers agreed on building collaboration in renewable energy sector, under the recently signed Green Framework Engagement Agreement. The MOS hoped that the Danish Minister’s upcoming visit to Pakistan next week (16-18 June 2023) would be instrumental in this regard. She assured Minister Jørgensen warm welcome and full cooperation on government’s behalf.Meeting with Prehn Ras...

Pakistan’s Election as a member of ECOSOC for the term 2024-2026Pakistan has been elected as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the term 2024-2026, in the election held on 8 June 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York. Pakistan will take its seat at ECOSOC on 1st January 2023.Pakistan has served on the 54-member Council for ten times in the past, serving as its President on six different occasions (1952, 1957, 1975, 1995, 2005 and 2020). At ECOSOC, Pakistan has been a leading voice and a consensus-builder on promoting international economic cooperation and sustainable development.During its new term, Pakistan will continue to champion the cause of strengthening the development pillar of the UN system, and work closely with the Member Stat...

The mysterious death of Pakistan's most dangerous enemy in Afghanistan - the biggest terrorist of this decade sent to hellThe foremost enemy of Pakistan and the murderer of innocent civilians, the famous terrorist Sanaullah Ghafari aka Shahab-ul-Muhajir died in the city of Kannada, Afghanistan. The slain terrorist was wanted not only in Pakistan but internationally terrorist and his family had migrated from India to AfghanistanThe terrorist belonged to Kabul, Afghanistan. Terrorist received his religious education from the Ghaffari Madrasa in Kabul. The terrorist has been involved in several attacks in Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan and even Afghanistan. Terrorist Sanaullah Ghaffari was not only the leader of Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) but also the mastermind ...