PAKISTAN NEWS

PAF CONTINGENT LANDS BACK AFTER SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE ANATOLIAN EAGLE-2023The contingent of Pakistan Air Force landed back at an operational air base of PAF after successful participation in International Flight Tactical Exercise Anatolian Eagle-2023 held at Konya, Turkiye.Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Projects), Pakistan Air Force, witnessed the closing ceremony of the exercise and appreciated the efforts of PAF contingent for making the exercise a great success. He also lauded the PAF air & ground crew for smooth and professional conduct of this significant exercise which was aimed at validating interoperability in the face of realistic contemporary air combat scenarios. While interacting with the combat crew he said, “The existi...

Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain and SAPM, Dr. Jehanzeb Khan spoke about green investment facilitation regimeMinister Chaudhry Salik Hussain and SAPM, Dr. Jehanzeb Khan spoke about green investment facilitation regime and various projects of sustainable and renewable energy in Pakistan. 20 bilateral meetings were held between Pakistan’s Minister for Investment and Special Initiatives and Ambassadors from different countries including EU, Germany, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Argentina, Singapore, China and others.More than 50 Ambassadors, businesses and representatives from multilateral agencies attended Pakistan Business and Investment event organised by Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the WTO, Geneva.Editor: Raja Kamran

The delegation headed by Chairman Railways to attend the Railway Committee meeting of Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationThe delegation headed by Chairman Railways to attend the Railway Committee meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization returned home after a three-day visit. In the meeting, the delegations of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Pakistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan discussed the safety of passengers, freight networks, existing rail infrastructure, the use of modern technology in operations and among the member countries. Participated in discussions on issues related to rail connectivity.The delegations discussed issues related to strengthening and expanding the rail network, construction of m...

Under the new hybrid technique of warfare, anarchy is systematically spread in the target countryUnder the new hybrid technique of warfare, anarchy is systematically spread in the target country. Economically, it is destabilized, political chaos is created through fragmentation & confrontation, state institutions are divided so that they cannot play their role, distrust between citizens and institutions is engineered. People’s faith in the state and its institutions is shaken, then a civil war is created in the country and thus the country implodes from within. In this game, catchy slogans and hateful ideas are used. Such leaders are nurtured who can instil hate & accentuate polarisation for destabilising the country.Lets evaluate with cool mind the situation of our count...

General Syed Asim Munir, visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar todayCOAS General Syed Asim Munir, visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar today. COAS was given a detailed briefing on the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. He appreciated the professional competence, performance and achievements of Law Enforcement Agencies in the ongoing fight against terrorism.COAS also addressed the officers of the Corps and emphasised on the evolving threats to national security. He said, “We shall continue with our endeavors of peace and stability and there will be no room for spoilers of the process”. The Armed Forces will not tolerate any further attempt of violating the sanctity and security of its installations or vandalism and resolved to bring to justice all th...

Clearance operation at FC Compound Muslim Bagh in Northern BalochistanThe clearance operation at FC Compound Muslim Bagh in Northern Balochistan, which had commenced on evening of 12 May 23 after repulsing initial onslaught of terrorists, has been completed in the morning of 13 May 23.The complex clearance operation involved hostage rescue operation as well to save three families from a residential block. The terrorists had not even spared children of their horrendous approach.All six terrorists in the compound, who were well equipped, have been sent to hell. Necessary intelligence follow up will continue to trace their linkages and arrest facilitators and expose their sponsors.In the process of clearance operation, seven sons of the soil including a civilian have embrace...

Imran Khan video message on ISPR's statementImran Khan gave a video statement before leaving Islamabad in which he said on ISPR's statement. "He told ISPR that respect should not be given to only one institution, but to every citizen in the nation. I am the head of the biggest party in the nation at the moment. The nation has known me for 50 years. I don't want to tell lies." No need. This army officer has tried to kill me twice and whenever the investigation is done, I will prove that he was the man. The nation knows.It’s the age of social media, everyone knows who he is. Imran Khan said that if this nation comes out on the road, it will be difficult for you to save yourself.In his video statement, Imran Khan States, "If someone has a warrant, there is no need to bring so ma...

Pakistan & US agrees to develop a roadmap for pursuing new businesses in green and renewable energyPakistan and United States today agreed to develop a roadmap for pursuing new businesses in green and renewable energy sector both in public and private sector. The US side would provide financial and technical expertise for undertaking feasibility studies for mutually agreed projects.A delegation of Pakistani businessmen would be visiting the United States along their counterparts from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand to study methane abatement technologies and conversion of bio-methane into fertilizers during the first quarter of the next year.During the meeting of Energy Minister Musadik Masood Malik with Verinda Fike, Regional Director for the Indo-Pacific for the U.S. T...

Distinguished Lecture Series, His Excellency Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan“Pakistan-Afghanistan ties are beyond the neighborhood. Besides shared religious and cultural values, we are inter-related in economic issues as well.” This was stated by H.E. Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan during his Public Talk, organized by the Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, today, under its Distinguished Lecture Series.Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, moderated the event. She said that the visit of the Acting Foreign Minister was a continuation of Pakistan's political engagement process with Afghanistan and this event was held at CAMEA’s efforts to reinforce bilateral relations...

Richness of Pakistani art & culture thrills US and other nationals alikeElegance and the beauty of Pakistani culture, exhibited through world-acclaimed ‘Pakistani Truck art’, traditional clothes, precious gems, art and artifacts, furniture, rugs and carpets and delectable cuisine left the visitors with an unforgettable experience of Passport DC’s annual “Around the Embassy Tour” program.Over three thousand visitors including US citizens, Pak-American community, diplomatic corps, officials, think-tank community, non-governmental bodies, media persons, men, women, children and teen-agers thronged the Embassy of Pakistan Washington to appreciate the richness and diversity of Pakistani culture. Held annually in May, the month of International Cultural Awareness, Passport DC is a ...