PAKISTAN NEWS

Chinese President Xi Jinping will inaugurate Gwadar’s strategic airport during his upcoming visit to Pakistan as the port city is the future business hub, announced Balochistan’s former caretaker chief minister and prominent businessman Alauddin Marri.During a visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Marri said that the coastal areas of Balochistan including Gwadar, Turbat and Makran had not yet been connected with the national grid but soon 100 megawatts of electricity would be supplied to those areas from Iran.He pointed out that the strategic facilities of Gwadar were offering huge business opportunities to both local and foreign investors in many sectors which included different services, fisheries, petrochemical, tourism, trade logistics, oil storage, refi...

PAKISTAN NAVY SHIPS VISITED OMAN AND IRAN DURING OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENTPakistan Navy Flotilla comprising PNS RAHNAWARD & RASADGAR along with PN Submarine HASHMAT port-called Muscat, Oman and Bandar Abbas, Iran during overseas deployment.On arrival at host countries ports, Pakistan Navy ships were warmly welcomed by representatives of Pakistani embassies and officials of host navies. The Mission Commander along with Commanding Officers of ships called on naval leadership of both countries. During the interactions, matters of mutual interest and cooperation in maritime security, ship building capability of Pakistan, training opportunities in PN including sea training were discussed. Mission Commander conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Ni...

Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s attack on the city and camp of Jenin in the State of PalestinePakistan strongly condemns Israel’s brutal attack on the city and camp of Jenin in the State of Palestine, killing several innocent Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and injuring at least 20 others. Pakistan denounces the spate of reprehensible, cold blooded and murderous attacks that have already killed thirty (30) Palestinians this month.Pakistan calls upon the international community to assume its responsibility in bringing these illegal incursions and actions by the Israeli occupation forces to a halt and ensuring adequate protection of the human rights of the Palestinian people.Pakistan reiterates its strong and unwavering support tothe legitimate struggle of the P...

AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER REFLECTS ON RELATIONS WITH PAKISTAN ON AUSTRALIA DAY The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins reflects on relations with Pakistan on Australia Day. In his Australia Day messages. Australia Day (today) is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the relationship between our two great countries. In my seven months travelling around Pakistan, I’ve learned more about Australian cricketers than I did while in Australia! But it has also allowed me to experience the depth of talent – of both men and women that exists here in Pakistan. My job is all about people. I’ve come to appreciate the amazing diversity across the many communities in Pakistan. But this diversity comes with a warmth and generosity that is unique to this country. We have a long his...

U.S. Embassy funded Improving Rule of Law in Balochistan program successfully executed by UNODCU.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome today joined United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) Representative Jeremy Milsom and Balochistan Police Inspector General Abdul Khalique Sheikh to celebrate the successful completion of a $4,578,696 Improving Rule of Law Program in Balochistan, funded by the U.S. Embassy and executed by UNODC. The five-year program commenced in February 2017 and concluded in December 2022. A closing ceremony was held in Islamabad to celebrate the journey and achievements of this important intervention. In his remarks Ambassador Blome said “Today we recognize the completion of a six-year effort between the United States, Balochistan, and UNODC.  In 2017 the...

SUPPORTING RETURNING MIGRANTS, A STEP TOWARDS REINTEGRATION AND EMPOWERMENT Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD/Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) and Pak-German Facilitation & Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) supporting returning migrants in their social and economic reintegrationOverseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) in line with the vision of honorable Prime Minster of Pakistan is developing the capacity of returnee migrants and providing them with trade-specific toolkits as an In-Kind support to help them start sustained self-employment. In this connection, a ceremony was organized in Islamabad under OPF Pak German Facilitation & Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) where toolkits were handed over to 170 returning migrants in the fields of culinary arts, fashion designing, i...

Meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanHis Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of United Arab Emirates arrived in Pakistan on a private visit. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of United Arab Emirates arrived in Rahim Yar Khan today on a private visit to Pakistan. He was welcomed at the Airport by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Caretaker Chief Minister of the Punjab Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi were also present on this occasion.During their meeting at the Airport, both the leaders expressed their res...

COMMANDER U.S. AIR FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND CALLS ON AIR CHIEFLieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich, Commander of Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central Command), called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. During the meeting, matters pertaining to regional security situation, enhanced bilateral and defence cooperation were discussed.The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of PAF personnel and the exceptional progress made by Pakistan Air Force over the years, especially through indigenization. He also appreciated Pakistan's efforts in promoting regional peace and vowed to enhance cooperation in various fields. The AFCENT Commander offered heartfelt condolences to the people of Pakistan over the lo...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on reforms in Energy SectorFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on reforms in Energy Sector at Finance Division today.Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, Minister of State for Petroleum Mr. Musadik Masood Malik, SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha, Mr. Ashfaq Yousuf Tola Chairman RRMC, Chairman SECP, Controller General of Pakistan, Accountant General of Pakistan and senior officers from Finance and Petroleum Divisions attended the meeting.Mr. Ashfaq Yousuf Tola, Convenor of the Committee for the settlement of the circular debt in gas sector apprised the chair of the quantum of t...