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PAF PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE 1965 WAR HERO SQUADRON LEADER SARFRAZ AHMED RAFIQUI (SHAHEED)

22May

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PAF PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE 1965 WAR HERO SQUADRON LEADER SARFRAZ AHMED RAFIQUI (SHAHEED)

PAF PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE 1965 WAR HERO SQUADRON LEADER SARFRAZ AHMED RAFIQUI (SHAHEED)While paying tribute to its Ghazis and Martyrs, Pakistan Air Force has released a special promo on 1965 War hero Squadron Leader Sarfraz Ahmed Rafiqui (Shaheed). Squadron Leader Sarfraz Ahmed Rafiqi, along with his fellow pilots shot down three of the four intruder aircraft of Indian Air Force, flying at an altitude of 20,000 feet on the eve of 01 September, 1965 at Chamb Sector. Later, he was ordered to attack the Indian Air Base, Halwara while defending Lahore on 06 September, 1965. In this mission, Sarfraz Ahmad Rafiqi Shaheed led a formation of four PAF fighter jets. After shooting down an Indian plane, the machine gun of his plane got jammed. Instead of fleeing from the battlefield, he ordered h...

22May

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Prime Minister Visits Quetta Today

Prime Minister Visits Quetta TodayThe Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif is going to arrive on one-day visit to Quetta (Monday). The Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif to be received by Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar. Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar will appraise the PM of the current situation and the status of higher education in province.The Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif is set to formally inaugurate the 34th National Games at Ayub stadium Quetta. The Prime Minister to be accompanied by Hon'ble Governor Balochistan during his stay in Quetta.Editor: Raja Kamran

AMBASSADOR OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

19May

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AMBASSADOR OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

AMBASSADOR OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CALLS ON AIR CHIEF The Ambassador of United Arab Emirates, H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. The meeting was focused on areas of mutual interest and regional developments. During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff shared his vision of modernizing PAF encompassing smart acquisitions from allied countries, upgradation of infrastructure and revitalization of operational & training domains. The Air Chief emphasized the longstanding religious, cultural, and historical bond between Pakistan and United Arab Emirates which is exemplified through the robust bilateral relations. He also reiterated his unwavering commitment to enhancing the exist...

Pakistan Culture Week inaugurated at Dujiangyan, China

19May

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Pakistan Culture Week inaugurated at Dujiangyan, China

Pakistan Culture Week inaugurated at Dujiangyan, China A “Pakistan Cultural Week in Sichuan” was inaugurated in Dujiangyan, a famous touristic city located in Sichuan province, China Being held from May 18 to 24 2023, the event is part of series of activities planned for the ongoing Year of China-Pakistan Tourism Exchanges and 10th anniversary of the establishment of Belt and Road Anniversary. It has been jointly organized by Pakistan Consulate General Chengdu, Sichuan People’s Association of Friendship with Foreign Countries (SIFA) and Municipal Government of Dujiangyan. The cultural week was officially inaugurated by Ambassador Moin ul Haque along with Mr. Hong Liu, President of SIGA and Mr. Zhang Yadan, Mayor of Dujiangyan. Speaking on the occasion Ambassador Moin ul Haque highlighte...

CASS SEMINAR ON HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF THE YOUNG POPULATION: A PATH TO ECONOMIC SECURITY

19May

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CASS SEMINAR ON HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF THE YOUNG POPULATION: A PATH TO ECONOMIC SECURITY

CASS SEMINAR ON HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF THE YOUNG POPULATION: A PATH TO ECONOMIC SECURITYThe Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, conducted a seminar on harnessing the vast untapped potential of Pakistan’s young population. The event featured a diverse panel of speakers with substantial experience across the public, private, development, and corporate sectors.Dr Salman Shah, a prominent economist and former Finance Minister, emphasised on harnessing human potential through enhancing productivity and competitiveness. Nadir Salar Qureshi, Chief Information Officer of Engro Corp, shed light on nurturing young talent by imparting practical skills for ensuring a quick turnaround through remittances and the gig economy to plug the gaping current account deficit...

Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

19May

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Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifFederal Cabinet approves decisions taken in National Security Committee (NSC) meeting held on May 16. Briefing to members of Prime Minister's Cabinet on visit to Iran. Want to increase cooperation with Iran in various fields: Prime Minister. Agreement on further improvement of security on the 900 km long Pak-Iran border: Prime Minister. Import of low-cost electricity from Iran will bring development and prosperity to remote areas of Balochistan. The effects of reduction in petrol and diesel prices should be conveyed to the public immediately.Ministry of Interior and district administration across the country should ensure reduction in prices of other items. Strict action should be taken against illegal profi...

Fourth Round of Pakistan-Ireland Bilateral Political Consultations

19May

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Fourth Round of Pakistan-Ireland Bilateral Political Consultations

Fourth Round of Pakistan-Ireland Bilateral Political ConsultationsThe Fourth Session of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC between Pakistan and the Republic of Ireland was held in Islamabad on 18 May 2023. Pakistan delegation was led by Ambassador Muhammad Salem, Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) while the Irish delegation was led by Ms. Sonja Hyland, Deputy Secretary General at Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland. The Ambassador of Ireland to Pakistan Ms. Sonya McGuiness, Resident in Ankara, was also part of the Irish delegation. The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. The Additional Secretary underscored Pakistan's commitment to further deepening and broadening of ties with Ireland in the areas of trade, academic exchanges, culture, sports, sc...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to Peshawar

19May

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to Peshawar

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif's visit to PeshawarPrime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif will reach Peshawar today. The Prime Minister will visit Radio Pakistan Peshawar, whose building was attacked on May 9, 2023. The Prime Minister will be briefed on the damage and restoration work of Radio Pakistan building, records and broadcasting.The Prime Minister will also go to the Governor House where he will be briefed on law and order and the political leadership of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will also meet the Prime Minister.Editor: Raja Kamran

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Remarks on meeting with H.E. Dr. Ebrahaim Raisi

19May

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Remarks on meeting with H.E. Dr. Ebrahaim Raisi

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Remarks on meeting with H.E. Dr. Ebrahaim RaisiPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told about his meeting with H.E. dr. Ebrahaim Raisi, President of Iran.He said "I had a very constructive and fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Ebrahaim Raisi, President of Iran. We agreed to double down on our collective efforts to fully unpack the potential of our bilateral ties. We have prioritized the areas of trade, investment, information technology, agriculture & power for the roadmap of future cooperation. For this purpose, accelerating the pace of work on FTA will be given a priority.It was a memorable day for the people of Balochistan yesterday. The joint inauguration of Mand-Pishin border market & Polan-Gabd transmission line will uplift the standard of l...

Chairman NDMA participated as delegation leader in an event on DRR & resilience in infrastructure at UN HQs, USA

18May

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Chairman NDMA participated as delegation leader in an event on DRR & resilience in infrastructure at UN HQs, USA

Chairman NDMA participated as delegation leader in an event on DRR & resilience in infrastructure at UN HQs, USAChairman NDMA LtG Inam Haider Malik participated as delegation leader in an event on Accelerating implementation of DRR & resilience in infrastructure at UN HQs, USA. The event was part of High-Level Meeting of Midterm Review for Implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR. Chairman highlighted crucial role of DRR for developing economies & laid stress on innovative approaches based on local needs. He added that SDGs need to be met through unified global efforts. He stated that Pakistan demonstrated resolve is act of brilliance amidst economic odds but still facing risks of multiple hazards simultaneous coded disasters whereby still under recovery mode afte...