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OMANI MILITARY CHIEF OF STAFF VISITS NHQ

7Aug

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OMANI MILITARY CHIEF OF STAFF VISITS NHQ

OMANI MILITARY CHIEF OF STAFF VISITS NHQChief of Staff Sultan Armed Forces Oman, Vice Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al Raisi visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad and called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including bilateral collaborations and regional maritime security environment were discussed. The Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan Navy’s initiatives to ensure maritime security and peace in the region through Regional Maritime Security Patrols. The visiting Admiral acknowledged and lauded Pakistan Navy's efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region.Oman is a maritime neighbour of Pakistan and both countries have a common maritime boundary. The ships of both coun...

7Aug

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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Monday, 07 August 2023

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Monday, 07 August 2023Thank you for joining us for the Weekly Briefing.The highlights of last week include the incoming visits of Turkish Vice President H.E. Cevdet Yilmaz, Vice Premier of China,H.E. He Lifeng and Iranian Foreign MinisterH.E. Hossein Amir Abdollahian;Foreign Minister’s visit to the United Arab Emirates and his participation in a Special Session of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).Vice Premier of the State Council of China, H.E. He Lifeng, visited Pakistan as Special Representative of President Xi Jinping in connection with the 10th anniversary of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.The visit was an opportunity for the two sides to discuss bilateral relations and explore new horizons of co...

Malawi wants to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan

6Aug

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Malawi wants to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan

Malawi wants to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan H.E. Younos Abdul Karim, High Commissioner of Malawi to Pakistan said that his country wants to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan as both countries possess good potential to do trade with each other in many items. He said this while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) along with a delegation. Ch. Karamat Ullah, President, Trade Federation for East Africa also accompanied them. The High Commissioner said that Malawi is taking many initiatives to create an enabling business environment and is looking for investment in various sectors of its economy including hotel industry, construction, tourism and agriculture sectors to ensure sustainable economic growth. He sa...

5Aug

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NDMA DELEGATION’S VISIT TO USA

NDMA DELEGATION’S VISIT TO USAChairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, HI (M) along with 10 members delegation visited USA on Special Invitation from Headquarters US Army Central (ARCENT) from 23 to 29 July 2023. This visit was in sequel to Lieutenant General Patrick D. Frank's (Commanding General ARCENT) visit to NDMA in June this year and a continuation of bilateral engagements between US ARCENT and NDMA. Chairman NDMA and delegation was received by Major General Henry S. Dixon (Deputy Commanding General ARCENT) and his staff at Shaw Air Force Base in Colombia, South Carolina. The objective of the visit was to enhance mutual cooperation among both countries and armies in the field of disaster management. The delegation visited US Central Command (CENTCOM), where they ...

PM Shehbaz Sharif statement on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK)

5Aug

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PM Shehbaz Sharif statement on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK)

PM Shehbaz Sharif statement on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK)Today marks the completion of four years since India deprived Kashmiris of their statehood by unilaterally annexing Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). The last four years have represented the culmination of the worst human rights abuses including but not limited to the demographic changes, issuance of fake domiciles, internet shutdown, complete information blackout and imprisonment of Kashmiri leadership of all hues and colours.At the heart of these illegal and immoral measures has been the nefarious attempt by India to alter the internationally recognized status of IIOJK and undermine the Kashmiris' fundamental right to self-determination.Pakistan rejects all such unilater...

CJCsSC, Services Chiefs and Pakistan Armed Forces stand in solidarity with the people of IIOJK

5Aug

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CJCsSC, Services Chiefs and Pakistan Armed Forces stand in solidarity with the people of IIOJK

CJCsSC, Services Chiefs and Pakistan Armed Forces stand in solidarity with the people of IIOJKOn the eve of Youm-e-Istehsal, CJCsSC, Services Chiefs and Pakistan Armed Forces stand in solidarity with the brave & resilient people of IIOJK in their just struggle for right to self determination according to UN resolutions.Continuation of inhumane military lockdown, illegal measures to change the demographic structure of the occupied territory and the gross and systematic transgressions of human rights are all manifest violations of international law. Such actions coupled with Indian Government’s belligerent rhetoric and hostile actions continue to perpetuate humanitarian and security crises in IIOJ&K and pose a perpetual threat to regional security.Resolution of Kashmir ...

Farewell ceremony held for PNS Tariq, the last type-21 ship of Pakistan Navy

5Aug

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Farewell ceremony held for PNS Tariq, the last type-21 class ship of Pakistan Navy

Farewell ceremony held for PNS Tariq, the last type-21 class ship of Pakistan NavyFarewell ceremony held for PNS Tariq, the last type-21 class ship of Pakistan Navy. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was the chief guest at the farewell ceremony.Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi welcomed the Foreign Minister on his arrival at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard. The chief guest appreciated PNS Tariq's outstanding services for the defense of the motherland in the last three decades. The Foreign Minister praised the ship's crew for maintaining the ship in excellent operational condition.In 1993, Prime Minister Shaheed Ms. Benazir Bhutto was the chief guest of the ceremony when this ship, taken from the Royal Navy of Great Britain, was inducted into the P...

اسلام آباد ہیلتھ کیئر ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی (آی ایچ آر اے) کی عطایوں کے خلاف کاروائیاں

4Aug

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اسلام آباد ہیلتھ کیئر ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی (آی ایچ آر اے) کی عطایوں کے خلاف کاروائیاں

اسلام آباد ہیلتھ کیئر ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی (آی ایچ آر اے) کی عطایوں کے خلاف کاروائیاںاسلام آباد: اسلام آباد ہیلتھ کیئر ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی (آی ایچ آر اے) نے اسلام آباد کے مختلف علاقوں میں دو ہیلتھ کیئر اسٹیبلشمنٹس کو مختلف طبی بے ضابطگیوں پر سیل کر دیا۔ اسلام آباد ہیلتھ کیئر ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی (آی ایچ آر اے) کی انسپکشن ٹیموں نے گزشتہ تین ہفتوں کے دوران اسلام آباد کے مختلف علاقوں میں 45 ہیلتھ کیئر اسٹیبلشمنٹس کا معائنہ کیا۔ نعمت شاہ کلینک اور بلال کلینک کو اہل طبی عملے کی عدم موجودگی، صحت و صفای کے ناقص انتظامات، آی ایچ آر اے کے ساتھ رجسٹریشن نہ کروانے، میعاد ختم ہونے والے ری ایجنٹس رکھنا اور مناسب ویسٹ مینیجمینٹ سسٹم کے فقدان کی وجہ سے سیل کر دیا گیا۔ اسلام آباد ہیلتھ کیئر ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی نے مختلف طبی عدم تعمیل پر دو ہیلتھ کیئر اسٹیبلشمنٹس کی خدمات معطل کر دیں۔ دی ہسپتال، سیف میڈیکل سنٹر ...

Nation is indebted to thousands of police and army officers who laid down their lives to make our country peaceful and safe

4Aug

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Nation is indebted to thousands of police and army officers who laid down their lives to make our country peaceful and safe

Nation is indebted to thousands of police and army officers who laid down their lives to make our country peaceful and safe. The supreme sacrifice rendered by the brave sons of motherland deserves rich tributes and honors. Dr. Ehsan Sadiq, Director General, National Police Bureau made these remarks during a wreath lying ceremony at National Martyr’s Memorial in National Police Bureau yesterday on the occasion ‘National Youm-e-Shuhada Police’. Also present on the occasion were former Directors General of National Police Bureau including Mr. Afzal Ali Shigri, Dr. Shoaib Suddle, Mr. Ihsan Ghani, Mr. Wajid Zia, Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam. FatehaKhawani and Dua were performed for martyrs in order to recognize Shaheed Police Officers. It may be mentioned that this day is celebrate each year on ...

67th Meeting of National Logistics Board held

3Aug

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67th Meeting of National Logistics Board held

67th Meeting of National Logistics Board heldThe 67th meeting of the National Logistics Board (NLB) was held on Thursday. Chaired by Chairman NLB, the honourable Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (PDSI), Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, the meeting was attended by other members of the apex logistics body. Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, Quartermaster General Pakistan Army / Officer In-Charge (OIC) NLC, and Major General Farrukh Shahzad Rao, Director General NLC, apprised the participants on the operational, administrative and financial matters of the organization. The Board was apprised of NLC’s regional connectivity initiatives under Transport Internationaux Routiers (TIR), and the bilateral transit trade agreements with China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turk...