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U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome at the Inauguration of Government High School Adam Khan Panhwar Jacobabad

10Oct

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U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome at the Inauguration of Government High School Adam Khan Panhwar Jacobabad

U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome at the Inauguration of Government High School Adam Khan Panhwar JacobabadOn behalf of the government and people of the United States of America, I am delighted to join you to celebrate the inauguration of Government High School Adam Khan Panhwar. As you just heard, this is the 100th school constructed with the support of USAID's Sindh Basic Education Program. This program aims to improve access to quality public school education by constructing 106 state-of-the-art schools in ten districts of Sindh, including here in Jacobabad. We know that children and schools were hit particularly hard by last year’s devastating floods. This is my fourth trip to Sindh since the floods last year. I want everyone to know that the United States is still here ...

President for free, fair and inclusive General Elections

10Oct

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President for free, fair and inclusive General Elections

President for free, fair and inclusive General ElectionsPresident Dr Arif Alvi has said that the upcoming general elections should be free, fair, transparent and inclusive. He emphasized that all political parties and their leadership should be given equal opportunities to participate in the election process to strengthen democracy in the country. “Democracy becomes meaningless if people are not able to elect leaders of their choice”, he added.The President expressed these views while talking to the Former Federal Minister and Senator, Mr Muhammad Ali Durrani, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today.The President was of the view that there was a dire need for political, institutional and stakeholder unity in the country to battle the difficulties on all possible fronts, incl...

Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George meeting Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik

10Oct

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Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George meeting Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik

Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George meeting Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider MalikKhalil George said Over the past few years, extreme climate changes have become the norm in Pakistan. Due to severe heat waves, droughts and floods, food and aquatic life are affected. Pakistan is one of the lowest carbon emitting countries in the world. Despite this, Pakistan is one of the ten countries most exposed to the risks associated with extreme weather events. Children, elderly and women are the most affected by climate change. Climate change is a direct threat to food production in Pakistan. Extreme weather conditions are also a threat to water scarcity. Decreasing carbon emissions will reduce the effects of global warming for Pakistan. Timely awareness and awareness ...

Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Ali Mardan Khan Domki met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar

10Oct

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Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Ali Mardan Khan Domki met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar

Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Ali Mardan Khan Domki met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq KakarIn the meeting, the caretaker Chief Minister gave a briefing to the Prime Minister regarding the 14th meeting of the Apex Committee held for the implementation of the National Action Plan in Balochistan. The caretaker Chief Minister briefed the Prime Minister about the current law and order situation in Balochistan Province.Caretaker Interior Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti was also present in the meeting.Editor: Raja Kamran

Confronting Pakistan’s Population Growth and the Urgent Need for Reform

10Oct

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Confronting Pakistan’s Population Growth and the Urgent Need for Reform

Confronting Pakistan’s Population Growth and the Urgent Need for ReformThe Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, successfully concluded a seminar on ‘Mitigating Pakistan’s Population Challenges.’ Distinguished speakers included Senator Dr Sania Nishtar and Ms Samia Liaquat Ali Khan, Director Impact, Tabadlab, Islamabad, Pakistan. Air Marshal Farooq Habib (Retd), Senior Director at CASS, delivered the Concluding Remarks; while Air Vice Marshal Nasser ul Haq Wyne (Retd) moderated the proceedings. Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan (Retd), Advisor on Aviation to the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan and President of CASS, presented mementos to the distinguished speakers.In his Opening Remarks, Air Vice Marshal Nasser ul Haq Wyne (Retd) underscored the intert...

The funeral prayers of Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed and Havaldar Nisar Ahmad

10Oct

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The funeral prayers of Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed and Havaldar Nisar Ahmad

The funeral prayers of Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed and Havaldar Nisar AhmadThe funeral prayers of Major Raza Ali Shah Shaheed and Havaldar Nisar Ahmad, who were martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists on the night of October 8 and 9, were performed with full military honors in their native areas. The funeral prayer of Major Raza Ali Shaheed was performed with full military honors in his native SargodhaA large number of family members, relatives, Pakistani army officers, local elders and people participated in the funeral prayer. The funeral prayer of Havaldar Nisar Ahmed was performed in his native Wahari, in which family members, relatives, Pakistan Army officers and local elders participated. These sacrifices of the brave men of Pakistan Army strengthen our resolve in t...

3 different operations of ANF near 26 No Chungi Islamabad

10Oct

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3 different operations of ANF near 26 No Chungi Islamabad

3 different operations of ANF near 26 No Chungi IslamabadDuring the operations, 200.31 kg of drugs were recovered, 5 accused including 4 women were arrested. An attempt to smuggle drugs by women in a passenger bus failed. During the operation, 4 women residents of Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar were arrested. A total of 30 kg of hashish was recovered from the arrested 4 women.In the third operation, 1 kg of 200 grams of hashish was recovered from the possession of the accused, a resident of Charsadda. Cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act have been registered against all the accused and further investigation has been started.Editor: Raja Kamran

Turkmenistan has pursued an open and predictable domestic and foreign policy

9Oct

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Turkmenistan has pursued an open and predictable domestic and foreign policy

Throughout the entire period of its independence, neutral Turkmenistan has pursued an open and predictable domestic and foreign policy in all spheres of life of the state and society. At the same time, our country has been firmly following the path of implementing large-scale and long-term national programs aimed at strengthening the foundations of the state structure, creating a diversified economic system, solving important social problems, and improving the standard of living of the Turkmen people. One of the important factors of such progressive and effective internal development is the creation of the most favorable external conditions, the formation of which is carried out due to the wise, balanced, and transparent foreign policy of Turkmenistan, based on the principles and norms ...

Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister

9Oct

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Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister

Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff meeting with Caretaker Prime MinisterNewly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar Haq Kakar. The Prime Minister congratulated Admiral Naveed Ashraf on assuming the command of Pakistan Navy and expressed his best wishes. Prime Minister said It is hoped that Pakistan Navy will continue to play an active role in national defense under your leadership. Professional issues related to Pakistan Navy were also discussed in the meeting.Editor: Raja Kamran

PAF’S 14 NATION MULTINATIONAL AIR EXERCISE INDUS SHIELD-2023 KICKS OFF AT ACE

9Oct

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PAF’S 14 NATION MULTINATIONAL AIR EXERCISE INDUS SHIELD-2023 KICKS OFF AT ACE

PAF'S 14 NATION MULTINATIONAL AIR EXERCISE INDUS SHIELD-2023 KICKS OFF AT ACEIn a magnificent display of international camaraderie and airpower, PAF has proudly inaugurated its14 Nation Multinational Air Exercise, Indus Shield-2023, at an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force today. Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mehmood Ghazi, Air Officer Commanding, Central Air Command, Pakistan Air Force, was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony.While addressing the exercise participants Air Officer Commanding Central Air Command emphasized on the significance of multi-national air exercises in achieving common objectives in the face of evolving dynamics of air warfare. He commended the efforts of the Air Power Center of Excellence on the organization of the mega exercise, which would aug...