PAKISTAN NEWS

Pak-US Relations: The Way Forward"Our strong, enduring partnership will continue to improve the lives of Pakistanis and Americans and have a positive global impact. The U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance Framework is a prime example.” These were the views shared by United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome, at the CASS Ambassador Lecture on ‘Pak-US Relations: The Way Forward’ organised by the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies, here in the capital.Ambassador Blome, a seasoned diplomat, who earlier served in Tunisia, discussed the 75 years of bilateral relations between the two countries, especially decades of development assistance which had supported the construction of schools, hospitals and built highways throughout the country, as well as education through its ...

Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar’s statement on the Floor of the Senate of Pakistan on Pakistan’s Nuclear ProgramMy statement on the floor of the Senate of Pakistan on 16th March, 2023, in response to a query regarding reasons for delay in IMF Program, is being quoted out of context.My comments with regards to Pakistan’s Nuclear Program was in response to a colleague Senator’s specific question, wherein, I emphasized that Pakistan has sovereign right to develop its nuclear program, as it best suits our national interests, without any external dictation, which, by no means should in any way whatsoever be linked with the ongoing negotiations with the IMF.It is clarified that neither IMF nor any other country has attached any conditionality or made any demand from Pak...

A delegation of industrialists from Turkey under the chairmanship of Dawlin's Chairman Fateh Kamal met Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifA delegation of industrialists from Turkey under the chairmanship of Dawlin's Chairman Fateh Kamal met Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad.  Ambassador of Turkey to Pakistan Mehmet Pachaji was also present in the meeting. Talking to the delegation, the Prime Minister said that the example of the destruction caused by the February earthquake in Turkey is not found in recent history.  He said that we are deeply saddened and sorry for this disaster.  The Prime Minister said that Pakistan sent rescue, relief and medical teams to Turkey on priority basis regarding the disaster caused by this earthquake and the process of sending relie...

(PCAA) 32nd E-Court heldThe purpose of e-Kachheri is to redress their grievances related to the airport. Director General CAA Mr. Khaqan Murtaza presided over the event. He listened to people's queries and issued instructions to solve the problems. Participation of Additional DGCAA, Director Airport Services, Director Personnel Licensing. Director HR, Director SQMS, Director Operations, Director Commercial and Estate were also present. Director Engineering Services, Additional Director Air Transport Bay also accompanied the DGCAA.About 42 questions/issues including Quetta Airport Runway Project were raised. Questions regarding Personal Licensing Exams at Gwadar International Airport, Islamabad. Questions related to bringing drone camera to Pakistan and taking it abroad, quota app...

United States Sponsors Innovation Expo in IslamabadThe U.S. Embassy in Islamabad on March 19 concluded the “U.S.-Pakistan Innovation Expo” to showcase the success stories of U.S. government-sponsored Pakistani startups and to encourage further investment in them.  The two-day expo provided a platform for established startups to showcase their business ideas and prototypes, and network with potential U.S. and Pakistani venture capitalists and investors.In his opening remarks at the event, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome said, “One of the top priorities of the U.S. government is promoting inclusive economic growth and increasing trade and investment between the United States and Pakistan.  The United States is already Pakistan’s largest export market and every year we are seeing more ...

Pak Navy ship PNS Nusramdai has reached the Turkish port of Mersin with cargoRelief supplies include tents, blankets and medicines for earthquake victims. Upon arrival at the port of Turkey, Pakistani diplomatic officials, high civil and military officials of Turkey warmly welcomed the ship.Another ship of Pakistan Navy, PNS Assistant, will also arrive in Turkey and Syria in the next few days with relief supplies.The nation of Pakistan stands with the people of Turkey and Syria in this hour of trouble. Editor: Raja Kamran

Strongly condemning Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's dirty campaign against the army and its chief abroadThe campaign against the army chief is intolerable and a continuation of the conspiracy against the institutions. Raise your voice against the foreign funded campaign of patriotic Pakistanis abroad. Poisonous politics are being spread by Pakistanis abroad. Overseas Pakistanis should not be part of this conspiracy. Imran Khan is breaking the constitution by dragging the institutions and their heads into his dirty politics. Home Minister should deal with iron hands those who are running dirty campaigns against institutions within the country. Strict legal action should be taken against those who instigate chaos, riots and rebellion in Pakistan. For the first time in history, the camp...

On 19 Mar 23, an Intelligence Based Operation was carried out in general area Rehman Kahul, ChamanOn 19 Mar 23, an Intelligence Based Operation was carried out in general area Rehman Kahul, Chaman to clear a suspected hideout of Terrorists, linked with recent terrorist incidents including planting of improvised explosive devices in Chaman and surrounding areas.As a result of continuous technical Surveillance and Reconnaissance of the area, a location of the Terrorists was identified and Security Forces were employed to check it. Extensive search and sanitization was carried out in the area, and resultantly, a huge cache of arms and ammunition including Improvised Explosive Devices has been recovered.Pakistan Army in step with Nation, remains determined to thwart attempt...

CLOSING CEREMONY OF 1ST CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF INTERNATIONAL SAILING REGATTA 2023Closing ceremony of 1st Chief of the Naval Staff International Sailing Regatta 2023 was held at Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the ceremony as Chief Guest.International sailors from Australia, Bahrain, Egypt, Malaysia, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand along with participants from Pakistan took part in the event. The five days long event comprised races in Laser Standard, Laser 4.7 and Windsurfing categories. A total of twelve races were held in each category.While addressing the audience, Chief of the Naval Staff appreciated the participants and congratulated the winners for their achievements in various categories. He added that Pakistan Navy...

Third Round of Pakistan and China Bilateral Political ConsultationsThe Third Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Beijing on 18 March 2023. Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan led the Pakistan delegation while the Chinese side was led by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong. BPC is a regular institutional mechanism between Pakistan and China.The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, and agreed to expand and reinforce political and security cooperation, bilateral trade, economic and financial cooperation, cultural exchanges, tourism, and people-to-people ties. Pakistan and China will also enhance high level engagements and dialogue mechanisms and make the channels of communication even more robust.Noting the compl...