PAKISTAN NEWS

Passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard's 43rd Basic Recruit Training CourseCaretaker Interior Minister Senator Sarfaraz Bugti Friday while reiterating the resolve for the elimination of terrorism from the country said that all possible measures would be taken for maintaining peace to achieve the goals of development and prosperity of the nation. The minister, while addressing the passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard's 43rd Basic Recruit Training Course here, said that valiant nations face difficult situations gallantly and Pakistani nation's unwavering resolve against violence and terrorism could not be shattered. "Terrorists wanted to impose their extremist ideology on 240 million people of Pakistan by violence and acts of intimidation but we will not surrender and enc...

Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA)Today, the Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA). The meeting was chaired by Hon'ble Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. Members Election Commission, Secretary ECP and other senior officers also attended the meeting.From the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Ms. Fehmida Marza, Dr. Safdar Ali Abbasi, Mr. Kashif Nazamani, and Mr. Ibn Muhammad participated, while Mr. Sardar Abdul Rahim and Mr. Irfanullah Khan Marwat attended the meeting via video link.The delegation confirmed their full support for the Election Commission's new delimitation plan and highlighted that delimitation is the foundation of transp...

Briefing Session on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)A briefing session for the resident Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was convened by the Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.Dr Jehanzeb Khan, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Government Effectiveness made a detailed presentation informing the diplomatic corps on the establishment and various aspects of the Council. He particularly highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan in four key areas: IT, Agriculture, Energy and Mining. The participating diplomatic missions were requested to brief and encourage their countries to profit from the promise of Pakistan being a resource-rich country.The Government of Pakistan has recentl...

Nine soldiers martyred in general area Jani Khel, Bannu DistrictOn 31 August 2023, a Motorcycle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy in general area Jani Khel, Bannu District. Resultantly, nine soldiers including Naib Subedar Sanobar Ali embraced shahadat, while five soldiers were injured.The area has been cordoned by security forces and sanitization is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.Editor: Raja Kamran

British High Commissioner gifts state-of-the-art airport security scanners to PakistanBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE attended a ceremony to handover two airport security scanners today.With over 1.6 million people of Pakistani heritage in the UK making up every part of British society, we have a special and ever-growing special bond. Hundreds of thousands of people travel between the UK and Pakistan every year, proof of the hugely significant UK-Pakistan people-to-people relationship. Air links are of vital importance for trade between the UK and Pakistan and the diaspora.UK funding of £164,000 (60 million Rupees) has provided two state-of-the-art screening units for Karachi and Lahore airports to detect illicit items in passenger baggage. This technology wil...

Meeting regarding the country's economy under the chairmanship of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq KakarMeeting regarding the country's economy under the chairmanship of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar. In the meeting, the Prime Minister was informed about the recent indicators of the country's economy and the current situation of the country's economy was reviewed. Consultation regarding formulation of effective strategy to prevent smuggling of various items in the meeting. The current progress of barter trade with Iran was reviewed in the meeting. The representatives of the business community have assured the Prime Minister of full cooperation with the caretaker government for the recovery of the country's economy. Detailed discussion on prevention of illegal b...

Ambassador European Union Dr. Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Ahmad Irfan AslamAmbassador European Union Dr. Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Ahmad Irfan Aslam on 31st august 2023. Issues of mutual interest were discussed between the two sides. The ambassador congratulated the Law Minister on assuming charge as Federal Minister for Law and Justice. EU Ambassador talked about GSP Plus status of Pakistan and shared the latest numbers regarding trade and imports. According to latest numbers the overall trade has increased by 77 percent and imports have increased by 44 percent. Law minister said that Pakistan values its relations with European Union and the GSP plus status that EU has given to Pakistan. Dr. Riina Kionka also talked a...

Pakistan Navy and British Royal Navy conduct joint naval exercise White Star in the Arabian SeaPakistan Navy ships PNS Aslat and PNS Timur while Royal Navy ship HMS Lancaster participated in the naval exercise. Maritime patrol aircraft of Pakistan Navy, aircraft of Pakistan Air Force and helicopters of Royal Navy also participated in the exercise. Various naval operations were demonstrated during the exercise. British Royal Navy Deputy Commander for Combined Maritime Forces participating in the exercise met with senior officers of Pakistan Navy. These naval exercises are a manifestation of Pakistan Navy's commitment to regional peace and stability.Editor: Raja Kamran

2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting on “Safety and Security of Peacekeepers”Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,I am truly honoured and delighted to welcome you here in Islamabad, as we gather for Day Two of the third UN peacekeeping preparatory meeting in the run up to the December Ministerial Conference. My sincere gratitude goes to our co-host, Japan, for their invaluable contributions and inputs. I also wish to express my deep appreciation to the United Nations Secretariat, especially the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the Department of Operational Support (DOS), the Office of the UN Police Advisor, as well as all the delegates from the Member States present here today. Your active engageme...