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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to the house of martyred director of ISI Naveed Sadiq

6Jan

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to the house of martyred director of ISI Naveed Sadiq

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's visit to the house of martyred director of ISI Naveed SadiqPrime Minister's meeting with Naveed Sadiq Shaheed's wife, son and daughter. Prime Minister's condolences to Naveed Sadiq's family. The Prime Minister recited Fatiha for the martyr. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced to give Hilal Shujaat to Shaheed Naveed Sadiq and Stara Shujaat to Shaheed Inspector Nasir Abbas.The entire nation is proud of Naveed Sadiq Shaheed and Nasir Abbas Shaheed. Our martyrs have made unforgettable sacrifices for the protection, security and defense of the dear motherland. Naveed Sadiq has rendered exemplary services to eradicate terrorism.Editor: Raja Kamran

China is our long time friend who supported Pakistan in every difficult time. PM Shahbaz Sharif

6Jan

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China is our long time friend who supported Pakistan in every difficult time. PM Shahbaz Sharif

China is our long time friend who supported Pakistan in every difficult time. PM Shahbaz SharifInvestment in development projects worth billions of dollars under CPEC is a proof of China's friendship with Pakistan. Chinese companies actively participate in the solarization project of the government. A Chinese company delegation headed by Mr. HE Xiongfei, CEO of SKHydo met with PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today.In the meeting, the Prime Minister appreciated the Chinese company's work in hydropower projects in Pakistan. The Prime Minister invited the Chinese company to invest in the solarization project of the government.The delegation informed the Prime Minister about the company's interest in investing in 600 MW solarization projects, which was welcomed by the Prime Min...

Army chief meeting with chief of staff of Saudi forces

6Jan

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Army chief meeting with chief of staff of Saudi forces

Army chief meeting with chief of staff of Saudi forces Army Chief General Asim Munir has met the Chief of Staff of Saudi Forces General Fayaz al-Rawali in Riyadh. According to the Saudi Ministry of Defense, the Pak-Saudi army chiefs reviewed Pak-Saudi relations in the defense and military sectors and discussed matters of mutual interest.According to the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Army Chief General Asim Munir also met the Commander of the Saudi Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Fahda Lamtir, in which issues of mutual interest were discussed.Editor: Raja Kamran

Action of security forces, 11 terrorists were killed

6Jan

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Action of security forces, 11 terrorists were killed

Action of security forces, 11 terrorists were killed 11 terrorists were killed during the operation of security forces in South Waziristan. According to the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR), security forces conducted an operation in Wana area of South Waziristan during which 11 terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire. Two suicide bombers were also among the terrorists killed.The slain terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces while a large number of arms and ammunitions were recovered from the slain terrorists.Editor: Raja Kamran

Thousands of citizens participated in a rally to restore peace in Bajaur, KPK

6Jan

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Thousands of citizens participated in a rally to restore peace in Bajaur, KPK

Thousands of citizens participated in a rally to restore peace in Bajaur, KPKThousands of citizens came out on the streets to restore peace in Bajaur district of Khair Pakhtunkhwa province and raised slogans demanding an end to terrorism in the region. Apart from political and social activists, people from all walks of life, including businessmen and youth, participated in the peace march, which was organized by the Bajaur Peace Action Committee, a coalition of political parties. In March, tribal elders, traders, social workers and youth demanded restoration of peace in the district.The participants of the march held white flags and placards in their hands, the participants raised slogans in support of peace and against terrorism in the region, especially the tribal districts...

Youth & professionals vital link for future Pak-US relations: Masood Khan

6Jan

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Youth & professionals vital link for future Pak-US relations: Masood Khan

Youth & professionals vital link for future Pak-US relations: Masood Khan“Youth and professionals are shaping up the future of Pak-US relations. The visits of nearly 1000 professionals, government officials, civil society activists, journalists and others to the United States, annually, under different exchange programs are creating strong linkages between the two countries that reinforce contacts at official level,” said Masood Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. “Pakistan is one of the US government’s largest education exchange programs portfolio globally. These programs provide our students with a unique opportunity not only to learn advanced knowledge at renowned and prestigious U.S. universities but also help them in creating better understanding of the U.S. s...

Prime Minister’s telephone call with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

6Jan

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Prime Minister’s telephone call with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

Prime Minister’s telephone call with Chinese Premier Li KeqiangPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and H.E. Mr. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, held a comprehensive telephone conversation today. The two leaders’ discussion was characterized by warmth and cordiality, in keeping with the best traditions of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. The Prime Minister and the Chinese Premier exchanged New Year greetings, noting that bilateral relations had grown to new heights in 2022, and agreeing to maintain the steady momentum of bilateral cooperation in 2023.Recalling his visit to China in November 2022 and wide-ranging conversations with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li, the Prime Minister undersco...

British High Commissioner pays a farewell call on Prime Minister

5Jan

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British High Commissioner pays a farewell call on Prime Minister

British High Commissioner pays a farewell call on Prime MinisterPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the Pakistan-UK relations are rooted in history, shared legacy and strong people-to-people bonds, which have gone from strength to strength. He said that the UK was Pakistan’s largest European trading, investment and development partner. He said that the trajectory of the bilateral relations between our two countries showed immense potential of growth for the benefit of the two countries.The Prime Minister made these remarks in his meeting with outgoing British High Commissioner, H.E. Dr Christian Turner who paid a farewell call on him at the Prime Minister’s House today.The Prime Minister lauded the services rendered by Dr Turner for the promotion of Pakistan-...

An important meeting regarding the promotion of information technology sector under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

5Jan

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An important meeting regarding the promotion of information technology sector under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

An important meeting regarding the promotion of information technology sector under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifPrime Minister directive to form a standing committee to promote coordination between the government and the IT industry and also to solve the problems of the IT industry,Prime Minister's assurance of immediate resolution of IT industry issues, directing the concerned authorities to take effective measures in this regard. Prime Minister's encouragement to the IT industry to bring its export earnings to Pakistan, Pakistan has a lot of potential in the field of information technology which needs to be fully exploited. Practical steps should be taken on priority basis to increase IT exports from 2.6 billion US dollars to 15 billion US dollars ...

Pakistan squad announced for ODI series against New Zealand

5Jan

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Pakistan squad announced for ODI series against New Zealand

Pakistan squad announced for ODI series against New ZealandThe Pakistan squad for the ODI series against New Zealand has been announced. While holding a press conference in Karachi, Chief Selector Shahid Afridi announced the names of the players. Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Haris Sohail and Imamul Haq have been included in the squad. Muhammad Hasnain, Muhammad Nawaz and Muhammad Rizwan have also been made part of the Pakistan team squad. Wasim Junior, Naseem Shah, Agha Salman, Shahnawaz Dhani, Shan Masood, Tayyab Zahir and Osama Mir are also included in the Pakistani squad.Shahid Afridi said that the captain and the selectors are on the same page, our responsibility is ours, the captain fulfills his responsibility. The Interim Chief Selector said that Sha...