PAKISTAN NEWS

By Kamran RajaToday’s warfare successful accomplishment depends on effective vision and fusion”, said the Air Chief while addressing the graduation ceremony of No 54 Combat Commanders’ Course held at Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE), today. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the Chief Guest on the occasion.Speaking at the occasion, the Air Chief said, “The lessons of Operation Swift Retort are a manifestation of our operational training in realistic scenarios. You have to be cognizant and be aware of our adversaries, what they are inducting.” He further expressed his satisfaction that ACE in general and Combat Commanders’ School in particular are taking strides in this very direction to train future combat leadership.The Air ...

By Kamran Raja Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in an impressive ceremony today, formally commenced activities to celebrate 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China. The virtual ceremony was simultaneously held in Islamabad and Beijing and was attended by high-ranking officials from both sides. Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that, “we pay tribute to the Chinese leadership which has done an incredible job in changing the lives and destiny of its people. We believe that President Xi Jinping’s leadership, at a momentous history, has greatly helped Chinese nation achieve its national aspirations”. Foreign Minister added that, “successive g...

By Kamran Raja“We want to live in peace but if our sovereignty is challenged, our response would always be Swift and Resolute as it was on 27 February, 2019” said the Air Chief while addressing a ceremony held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad to commemorate the second anniversary of PAF’s resounding victory in “Operation Swift Retort”.Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest at the occasion.Addressing the audience, the Air Chief further said, “PAF maintained its Operational Readiness to deter aggression, despite the challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic. He further said, “Pakistan is confronted with varied challenges including a Hybrid War, which demands our enhanced commitment and vigilance. PAF endeavours to augment its ca...

By kamran RajaTo commemorate 50 years of service by Mirage Aircraft in Pakistan Air Force and pay accolades to No 22 Operational Conversion Unit and No 27 Tactical Attack Sqn for their meritorious services in war time role.To celebrate “50 Years of Mirage in PAF” and award of Color to two operational Sqaudrons, a graceful ceremony was held at an Operational Base of Pakistan Air Force.Dr Arif Alvi, President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was also present at the occasion.Addressing the audience the Air Chief said, “I acknowledge the vision of our predecessors for keeping the aircraft abreast to meet challenges of modern warfare through up-gradation”. He furthe...

By Raja kamranPrime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, has called upon the plastic producers to play their part in managing the menace of plastic waste in sustainable manner, which is playing havoc with environment and public health.Addressing as a keynote speaker at a high-level National Consultative Policy Dialogue on Plastic Waste Management here on Sunday, he emphsised that the incumbent government is very much committed to tackling the growing environmental menace of plastic waste and has taken several policy and legal measures in this regard under the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision for Clean Green Pakistan and sustainable consumption and production initiatives for achieving environmentally-sound sustainable development.Yet, these efforts...

By Raja kamranThe launching ceremony of 2nd ship of Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy, was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China. The ceremony was graced by Commodore Azfar Humayun (Chief Naval Overseer, China) as Chief Guest.While addressing the ceremony, CNO highlighted that induction of these warships will significantly enhance Pakistan’s maritime defence and deterrence capabilities. He also acknowledged the commitment, hard work and timely completion of this important milestone project by M/s CSTC and HZ Shipyard, Shanghai despite ongoing global pandemic.Type-054 Frigates will be one of the most technologically advanced surface platforms of Pakistan Navy Fleet, fitted with latest surface, subsurface and anti-air weapon systems. The ships will b...

By Raja kamranThe debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s Operational Exercise RIBAT-21 was held at Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.Speaking on the occasion, the Admiral emphasized on the perpetual readiness of Pakistan Navy fighting units and underscored the importance of joint operational exercises to afford desired level of training. The Admiral also expressed his satisfaction on the conduct of joint operations with Pakistan Air Force to achieve highest level of synergy between the Services.The Chief of the Naval Staff during interaction with officers and men appreciated their morale, level of preparedness and resolve to defend maritime frontiers of the country. He emphasized that Pakistan is a peace-loving n...

By Raja kamranSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Chairman National Peoples Congress of China have agreed for formation of a joint Parliamentary Committee comprising of members from Pakistani Parliament and National People’s Congress for effective oversight of CPEC. They were of the opinion that enhanced economic cooperation would give impetus to the existing bilateral relations through parliamentary and economic cooperation. The Speaker Asad Qaiser was talking to Li Zhanshu in a Virtual meeting held today. Both the Presiding Officers directed their respective Secretariats to take necessary steps for constitution of Joint a parliamentary Committee.During the meeting Speaker Asad Qaiser was accompanied by Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri, Chairman CPEC committee Sher Ali Arb...

By Raja kamranPrize distribution ceremony of 28th National Alpine Ski Championship, 3rd Ice Hockey Championship, 4th Snowboarding Cup, 15th Shah Khan Alpine Ski Cup and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Ski Cup was held at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar today. President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi was the chief guest at the occasion.Addressing the ceremony, the President of Pakistan said that terrorism had been eliminated owing to the cooperation between public and Pakistan Armed Forces which was now opening up tourism opportunities in the country. After restoration of peace in the area, the picturesque Gilgit Baltistan attracted around two million local and foreign tourists last year. He appreciated the efforts of PAF and WSFP for the promotion of Winter sports in Pakistan. He also c...