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Prime Minister guarantees that Chinese people will have impenetrable security

1Apr

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Prime Minister guarantees that Chinese people will have impenetrable security

Prime Minister guarantees that Chinese people will have impenetrable securityThe Prime Minister guarantees that Chinese people will have impenetrable security; offenders will face severe penalties on March 26. On Monday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif pledged to provide unwavering security measures for Chinese nationals employed in the Dasu Hydropower Project and throughout the nation. He also vowed to ensure that those responsible for the event on March 26 receive the kindest penalty possible. Speaking to a group of Chinese engineers and labourers, he said that the government would make sure those responsible for the events of March 26 received the severe penalty they deserved in order to serve as a warning to others and prevent such a heinous crime from happening in the f...

PM Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s attendance as a distinguished guest at the Iftar meal in honour of high commissioners and ambassadors from other countries

28Mar

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PM Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s attendance as a distinguished guest at the Iftar meal in honour of high commissioners and ambassadors from other countries

PM Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif's attendance as a distinguished guest at the Iftar meal in honour of high commissioners and ambassadors from other countriesThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted an Iftar dinner as a special guest for foreign ambassadors and high commissioners stationed in Islamabad. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif made the following statement: "Ramadan Mubarak is the month of blessings and blessings. Today's event reflects our cultural values and interfaith harmony." In Pakistan, every minority group is free to practise their religion as they see fit. We support our brothers and sisters in Kashmir and Palestine in their ongoing fight against injustice and brutality, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.Pakistan applauds the UN Security Council's resoluti...

President visits Chinese embassy, expresses regret for Chinese nationals killed

28Mar

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President visits Chinese embassy, expresses regret for Chinese nationals killed

President visits Chinese embassy, expresses regret for Chinese nationals killedOn behalf of the Pakistani government and people, President Asif Ali Zardari paid a visit to the People's Republic of China's embassy today and expressed his condolences for the deaths of Chinese nationals in a terrorist incident in Bisham. He vehemently denounced the terrorist act of yesterday and expressed Pakistan's sympathy for the Chinese people's suffering. In this time of sorrow, he said, the people of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the people of China. The President was greeted upon his arrival by Mr. Jiang Zaidong, the People's Republic of China's ambassador to Pakistan. On this occasion, the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was also in attendance.The President stated at the mee...

27Mar

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Dasu Incident

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The Gwadar Power Plant will soon be operating: Ahsan Iqbal

27Mar

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The Gwadar Power Plant will soon be operating: Ahsan Iqbal

The Gwadar Power Plant will soon be operating: Ahsan IqbalProfessor Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister for planning, development, and special initiatives, gave the relevant authorities instructions to speed up the building of the Gwadar Power Plant on Tuesday. As the minister presided over a meeting to assess the Gwadar Power Plant's development, he gave these instructions. The meeting was attended by ministry officials, Mr. Yang Guangyuan, the Chinese embassy's commercial minister counsellor, the managing director of the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB), and other pertinent parties.It is observed that M/s CIHC Pak Power Company (Pvt) Limited (CPPCL) is developing a 300 MW coal power plant at Gwadar, which PPIB is handling. The project is highly significant for the regio...

27Mar

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Statement by ISPR on the recent attacks

Statement by ISPR on the recent attacksThe latest acts of terrorism in Pakistan, particularly those that occurred in Gwadar, Turbat, and Besham, are heinous crimes intended to undermine the country's internal security framework. The military forces successfully prevented the first two assaults, but the most recent incident at Besham claimed the lives of six innocent people, five of whom were Chinese. The whole country categorically denounces this heinous crime and is in sympathy with our Chinese brethren. Targeted intentionally to impede our growth and cause strife between Pakistan and its strategic friends and partners, most notably China, are key projects and sensitive locations essential to Pakistan's economic prosperity and the welfare of its people.Motivated by self-interes...

The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad was visited by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

27Mar

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The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad was visited by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad was visited by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifIn light of the terrorist assault in Bisham that claimed the lives of five Chinese nationals, the Prime Minister expressed his condolences to Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan. "The sympathies of the entire nation, including myself, are with the families of the Chinese citizens," stated the prime minister. The perpetrators and enablers will face consequences if the Pakistani government launches a thorough and prompt inquiry into the tragedy. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the Chinese President and Prime Minister over the event during a conversation with the Chinese ambassador.Pakistan will not permit such heinous endeavours to undermine the friendship with China t...

Suicide Attack ON CHINESE in Shangla/Basham, KPK Pakistan

26Mar

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Suicide Attack ON CHINESE in Shangla/Basham, KPK Pakistan

Suicide Attack in Shangla/Basham, KPK Pakistan A minibus carrying 6 people [5 Chinese and 1 Pakistani] from Battagram to Dasu was attacked by terrorists with a suicide bomb, all 6 passengers were unfortunately killed, as were the Chinese workers. Quoc was killed in the incident while working at the Dasu hydroelectric project, a large gravity hydroelectric dam capable of producing 4,320 MW of electricity. In March 2024, we witnessed 3 terrible attacks. [Gwadar, Turbat, Dasu] statement targeting various Chinese investments in Pakistan directly or indirectly related to CPEC/BRI/OBOR , these efforts to sabotage CPEC/Pakistan-China will not ever succeed when China stands firm with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan , China and Pakistan understand the culprits behind recent terrorist a...

FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY ON PAKISTAN DAY IN PARIS

23Mar

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FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY ON PAKISTAN DAY IN PARIS

A flag-raising ceremony was held at the Pakistani Embassy in Paris to commemorate Pakistan Day. The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani communities, members of diplomatic corps, media representatives and embassy officials.Messages from the President, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs were read. Pakistani Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad welcomed the guests and thanked them for participating in the ceremony. In his speech, the ambassador said that on this day in 1940, Muslims made demands for a “separate state,” a separate homeland where they could live their lives according to their wishes. mine.He said March 23 was a landmark day in the history of Pakistan's movement. This is the day that honors the courageous struggle of our ancestors for a separate homeland...

Nowruz is not just a celebration but also a moment of deep reflection: Amb Munir Akram*

20Mar

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Nowruz is not just a celebration but also a moment of deep reflection: Amb Munir Akram*

March 20, 2024, New York: Ambassador Munir Akram, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, attended a special ceremony held at the UN headquarters to celebrate the International Day of Nowruz. He delivered an address on the occasion, celebrating the arrival of spring and the cultural significance it holds for millions of people across the globe.In his statement, Ambassador Akram highlighted the essence of Nowruz as a symbol of nature's renewal and the resilience of the human spirit. He emphasized the importance of Nowruz as a moment for forgiveness, fresh beginnings, and embracing one another.Quoting the renowned Pakistani poet Nasir Kazmi, Ambassador Akram captured the spirit of Nowruz, describing it as a festival of hope, joy, and blessings. He underscored ...