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America and Pakistan want to build a stable relationship based on common concerns and interests

2Jan

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America and Pakistan want to build a stable relationship based on common concerns and interests

America and Pakistan want to build a stable relationship based on common concerns and interests The first pledge indicates US willingness to help Pakistan prevent terrorist attacks from Afghanistan, while the second pledge of a $200 million fund to promote gender equality furthers US involvement in social welfare. As the year 2022 draws to a close, one thing is clear that the US and Pakistan are not looking to restore the all-round relationship that existed between the two countries during the Cold War, Russia's invasion of Afghanistan and the war on terrorism. Instead, the two countries are seeking to build a stable relationship based on common concerns and interests, the US State Department also pointed out in a recent news briefing. Spokesperson of the Department of State, Ned P...

Indian troops martyred 214 Kashmiris in 2022

1Jan

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Indian troops martyred 214 Kashmiris in 2022

Indian troops martyred 214 Kashmiris in 2022 In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops in their unabated acts of state terrorism martyred 214 innocent Kashmiris, including one woman and five young boys, during the year 2022. According to a report released by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service, today, 57 of the martyrs were killed in fake encounters and custody. The jailed APHC leader, Altaf Ahmed Shah also died during his continued illegal detention in the infamous Indian Tihar Jail. The authorities did not allow people to offer his funeral prayers. The troops also killed two Hindu labourers in a fake encounter in Rajouri town in the year. The report said, the killings by the troops, paramilitary and police personnel rendered 13 women widowed an...

Saudi Arabia has started Islamic lessons in Chinese as well as other major languages of the world in Masjid al-Haram

28Dec

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Saudi Arabia has started Islamic lessons in Chinese as well as other major languages of the world in Masjid al-Haram

Recently, an agreement was signed between the Saudi and Chinese Ministers of Education to teach Chinese language to Saudi students, after which Saudi Arabia has started Islamic lessons in Chinese as well as other major languages of the world in Masjid al-Haram. Saleh al-Rashidi, director of the General Presidency Department, said that Islamic lessons are now available in 14 languages: English, Urdu, French, Hausa, Turkish, Malay, Indonesian, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, Persian, Russian, Borneo and Chinese. The translation department of the General Presidency of Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi has done it. He said that the aim of the project is to help non-Arabic speakers who attend these classes at Masjid al-Haram. It should be noted that according to foreign media reports, the pu...

The United Nations Security Council expressed concern over restrictions on women in Afghanistan.

28Dec

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The United Nations Security Council expressed concern over restrictions on women in Afghanistan.

The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern over the restrictions imposed on Afghan women and demanded to end the restrictions on them. In a statement issued by the UN Security Council, it has been said that the restrictions imposed on women by the Taliban government in Afghanistan are contrary to the expectations of the international community. The Security Council has said that these policies are an obstacle to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the ban on women working for NGOs. Security Council has demanded the Taliban government to give women equal and meaningful representation in Afghanistan. Girls' schools should be opened. Restrictions and measures imposed on women should be withdrawn. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that re...

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force called on Lt Gen Ramiz Tahirov, Commander Azerbijan Air Force, today.

12Jan

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Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force called on Lt Gen Ramiz Tahirov, Commander Azerbijan Air Force, today.

By Raja kamran Matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation came under discussion. The Air Chief praised the professionalism of Azerbijan Air Force and assured his counterpart of PAF’s full support; especially in the domain of training. Commander Azeribijan Air Force commended the high standards of the PAF training system and acknowledged its support towards training of Azeri Air Force personnel. He also lauded the indigenization efforts under taken by PAF; especially the JF-17 program. Later in the day, the Air Chief also met with Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan. Matters related to mutual interests were discussed with a consensus to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation. Earlier, the Air Chief also visited the Martyrs’ ...

PAKISTAN NAVY SHIP TABUK VISITS AKSAZ, TURKEY

6Dec

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PAKISTAN NAVY SHIP TABUK VISITS AKSAZ, TURKEY

By Raja kamran: Recently commissioned Pakistan Navy Ship TABUK, visited Port Aksaz, Turkey on her return passage to Pakistan. The visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing naval collaboration and interoperability with Turkish Navy. During stay at Port, Pakistan Navy Ship was extended warm welcome by Turkish Naval Authorities. Commanding Officer of PNS TABUK called on Aksaz Naval Base Commander Rear Admiral I. Kurtulus Sevinc and discussed matters of mutual interest. The Commanding Officer conveyed sincere regards of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Turkey in general and the Turkish Navy in particular. The host Military dignitary acknowledged the Pakistan Navy's contributions in ensuring regional maritime security. The Comm...

Chinese coal miners killed by carbon monoxide poisoning

5Dec

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Chinese coal miners killed by carbon monoxide poisoning

Chinese state TV says 18 miners have died and five others are missing after a leak of carbon monoxide gas at a coal mine in the south-west of the country. One person was rescued from the Diaoshuidong mine in Chongqing municipality, broadcaster CCTV reported. An investigation has been launched into the incident, which happened on Friday. Mining accidents in China are not uncommon and are often due to poorly enforced safety regulations. According to CCTV, the gas leak at the Diaoshuidong mine happened while workers were dismantling underground equipment. The mine had been closed for the previous two months. image captionEmergency teams have assembled outside the Diaoshuidong mine In September, 16 workers were killed at another mine on the outskirts of Chongqing when a conv...