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President to ECP: immediately announce date of elections as Constitution doesn’t allow any delay

8Feb

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President to ECP: immediately announce date of elections as Constitution doesn’t allow any delay

President to ECP: immediately announce date of elections as Constitution doesn’t allow any delayPresident Dr Arif Alvi, in a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), has asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to immediately announce the date of elections for provincial assemblies as per Elections Act, 2017 by issuing the election schedule for provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to put an end to dangerous speculative propaganda for the upcoming provincial elections in Punjab and KP as well as the future general elections.In his letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), the President referred to the dissolution of the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and said that the election of an Assembly is to be held within ...

NDMA sends special relief consignment to earthquake-hit Syria

8Feb

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NDMA sends special relief consignment to earthquake-hit Syria

NDMA sends special relief consignment to earthquake-hit SyriaFederal Minister for Education, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik on Wednesday witnessed the release of a special relief consignment sent for Syrian earthquake victims. According to the NDMA, on the instructions of the Prime Minister, NDMA sent a special relief shipment for the earthquake victims of Syria. The shipment included equipment comprising tents and blankets. The goods were sent to Damascus by a specially chartered plane from Islamabad Airport where the Syrian Ambassador was also present along with the Federal Minister and Chairman of NDMA.However, more relief materials will be sent soon for the Syrian brothers and sisters affe...

During exchange of fire, 12 x terrorists from TTP were killed

8Feb

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During exchange of fire, 12 x terrorists from TTP were killed

During exchange of fire, 12 x terrorists from TTP were killedOn night 7 - 8 Feb 2023, a very successful Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) was conducted by Security Forces in Lakki Marwat area. During exchange of fire, 12 x terrorists from TTP were killed. Terrorists’ movement and activities were being watched by intelligence tentacles for the last one week. Terrorists were lured in by providing a vehicle for escape that was intercepted and neutralised.Weapons, ammunition and Afghan currency was also recovered from the terrorists during the operation. Security Forces are carrying out clearance operation in the area. Locals appreciated the operation and lauded the efforts of Pakistan Army in eliminating terrorism.Editor: Raja Kamran

5th Round of Annual Bilateral Consultations between Pakistan and Spain

8Feb

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5th Round of Annual Bilateral Consultations between Pakistan and Spain

5th Round of Annual Bilateral Consultations between Pakistan and SpainThe fifth round of Pakistan - Spain Annual Bilateral Consultations was held in Madrid today. The Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan while the Spanish side was led by Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs, Ms. Ángeles Moreno Bau. The Foreign Secretary was assisted by Ambassador of Pakistan to Spain, Shujjat Ali Rathore and senior officials.The two sides discussed the need to further strengthen and diversify bilateral relations. It was agreed to expand cooperation in trade, economy, agriculture, renewable energy, tourism, digitalization, startups and food processing areas.The Foreign Secretary underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to GSP Plus scheme and thanked...

Mr. Erik Berglof, Chief Economist of Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

7Feb

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Mr. Erik Berglof, Chief Economist of Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

Mr. Erik Berglof, Chief Economist of Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarMr. Erik Berglof, Chief Economist of Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today. SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha and Senior officers from Finance Division participated in the meeting. Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed Mr. Erik Berglof and shared the current economic outlook of the country and further apprised the economic policies and reforms of the government for sustainable economic development and social uplift of the poor segment of society.He informed t...

PAF C-130 AIRCRAFT CARRYING SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM AND RELIEF GOODS ARRIVES IN TURKIYE

7Feb

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PAF C-130 AIRCRAFT CARRYING SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM AND RELIEF GOODS ARRIVES IN TURKIYE

PAF C-130 AIRCRAFT CARRYING SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM AND RELIEF GOODS ARRIVES IN TURKIYEPakistan Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft carrying members of Search & Rescue team and blankets from PAF Base, Nur Khan has landed in Turkiye. The PAF aircraft is carrying relief goods from people of Pakistan for the earthquake affected brethren of Turkiye.The transport fleet of Pakistan Air Force has always been at the forefront to respond to natural disasters and calamities both inland and abroad.Editor: Raja Kamran

On the instructions of General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Pak Army has dispatched two contingents

7Feb

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On the instructions of General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Pak Army has dispatched two contingents

On the instructions of General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Pak Army has dispatched two contingentsGeneral Sahir Shamshad Mirza Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Services Chiefs and Armed Forces (AFs) of Pakistan offer their deepest empathy and condolences to the earthquake victims in Turkiye. On the instructions of General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Pak Army has dispatched two contingents; Urban Search & Rescue Team comprising rescue experts, sniffer dogs, search equipment and a Medical team comprising Army doctors, nursing staff and technicians along with 30 bedded mobile hospital, tentage, blankets and other relief items.The aid contingents have flown to Adana, Turkiye via special PAF aircraft on night 6/7 February 2023...

Ambassador Masood Khan telephones his Turkish counterpart Expresses heartfelt condolences over the losses due to tragic earthquake.

7Feb

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Ambassador Masood Khan telephones his Turkish counterpart Expresses heartfelt condolences over the losses due to tragic earthquake.

Ambassador Masood Khan telephones his Turkish counterpart Expresses heartfelt condolences over the losses due to tragic earthquake. Assures every possible support to the Turkish brethren at grief-stricken hourAmbassador Masood Khan has expressed his heartfelt sympathies and deep condolences to his Turkish counterpart in Washington over the loss of precious lives and massive destruction caused by the devastating earthquake. In his telephonic conversation with Ambassador Hasan Murat Mercan today , Masood Khan said that he was shocked and saddened to see the tragic devastation in Türkiye. “My heart goes out to you, the families who have lost their loved ones, those who are trying to recover and thousands who are injured,” Ambassador Khan said. “We, at the Embassy, are praying for our...

‘Act decisively before it is too late’, Guterres warns countries, laying out his priorities for 2023

6Feb

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‘Act decisively before it is too late’, Guterres warns countries, laying out his priorities for 2023

‘Act decisively before it is too late’, Guterres warns countries, laying out his priorities for 2023Addressing the General Assembly in New York, he appealed for urgent action now to achieve peace, economic rights and development, climate action, respect for diversity, and inclusive societies – both today and for generations to come. Before unfolding his 2023 roadmap, the Secretary-General extended condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, adding that the UN is mobilizing to support the response.Mr. Guterres stressed the need for transformation this year, grounded in the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. “As we look to priorities for this year, a rights-rooted approach is central to achieving our ultimat...

Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind

5Feb

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Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind

Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in SindParliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind, Thar termed bulwark of Energy Security, Mushahid says ‘ Pakistan’s natural wealth key to reviving national economy instead of perpetual dependence on IMF’Parliamentarians visiting CPEC projects in Sind, termed Thar as ‘bulwark of Pakistan’s future Energy Security’. The delegation was organised by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), in cooperation with Power China in Port Qasim and Shanghai Electric and Sind Electric Coal Mining Company (SECMC) in Thar. The delegation was led by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Defence Committee and PCI. During the 3-day visit, the delegation first visited the Power China project at Port Qasim, which generates 1320 meg...