PAKISTAN NEWS

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

Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affairs held a meeting with IMF review Mission led by IMF Chief Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affairs Dr. Shamshad Akhtar held a meeting with IMF review Mission led by IMF Chief Mr. Nathan Porter at Finance Division, today. The meeting was attended by IMF resident representative Ms. Esther Perez Ruiz, Governor SBP Mr. Jamil Ahmed, Chairman FBR, Chairman SECP, Secretary Fianance, members of IMF delegation, and senior officers from Finance Division. The caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue, & Economic Affairs Dr. Shamshad Akhtar welcomed the delegation and shared progress on the Standby Arrangement (SBA). The Minister briefed the Mission on fiscal measures being taken by the Government t...

General Elections in the country on 8th February 2024On today's order of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, Mr Sikandar Sultan Raja, along with the Attorney General for Pakistan, Mr Mansoor Usman Awan, and four members of the Election Commission of Pakistan, came to meet President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, to discuss the date for holding the forthcoming General Elections in the country.The President heard about the progress the ECP has made in delimitation and for elections. After a detailed discussion the meeting unanimously agreed to hold General Elections in the country on 8th February 2024.Editor: Raja Kamran

Former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met with the American Ambassador Donald Blome Former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met with the American Ambassador Donald Blome, at Parliament House & discussed strengthening the enduring relationship between Pakistan & the United States. The discussion covered various crucial topics, including the Economy, ongoing Afghan Refugees Issue, and the IMF's SBA program. Senator Dar emphasized Pakistan's commitment to regional peace, economic ties, and upcoming General Elections in 2024.Ambassador Blome acknowledged Pakistan's sovereignty in dealing with illegal migrants & Senator Dar expressed optimism about the IMF program's second review. They both expressed hope for free & fair General Elections in 2024.Editor: Raja Kamran