Tag: The Pakistan Times

U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meeting with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari  In the course of his engagements with a broad range of Pakistani political stakeholders, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to discuss current political issues, including the importance of free, fair, and inclusive elections.  They also discussed the strength of the U.S.-Pakistan trade and investment relationship and the development of the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework.Sub-Editor: Arslan Majeed

Pakistan rejects designation as "a Country of Particular Concern" by the U.S. State DepartmentWe categorically reject Pakistan’s designation as "a Country of Particular Concern" by the U.S. State Department. We are deeply dismayed that the designation is based on biased and arbitrary assessment, detached from ground realities.Pakistan is a pluralistic country, with a rich tradition of interfaith harmony. In line with its Constitution, Pakistan has undertaken wide ranging measures to promote religious freedom and protect minority rights.We note with deep concern that India, the biggest and serial violator of religious freedom, has once again been excluded from the U.S. State Department’s designation list. This is despite clear recommendation by the US Commission on Internation...

Islamabad International Airport Hosts Flight Safety Officers (FSOs) from College of Aviation Safety Management (CASM) PAF Nur Khan Base The Islamabad International Airport today hosted Flight Safety Officers (FSOs) from the College of Aviation Safety Management, located at the Pakistan Air Force Base in Nur Khan. The FSO course participants received briefings on several topics related to aerodrome safety management at the airport. They learned about the airport's air traffic control network and airspace management. Additionally, the Chief Operating Officer Airport Manager and staff from the airport's Safety and Quality Management System team briefed the participants on airport operations and its safety management system. This was followed by a question and answer session. The Flight Safet...

Federal Minister of Railways Shahid Ashraf Tarar presided over the meetingRailways business plan and revenue enhancement options were discussed. Online fuel monitoring system is ready for installation and will start functioning from 10 January 2024.Fuel tracking and real-time monitoring will be possible after installation. The operational efficiency and efficiency of railways will increase. The financial resources of the railways will also be saved and wastage will be reduced.Editor: Raja Kamran

JUI-F chief met with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the Chief of JUI-F, congratulated the Afghan Taliban on their victory against the US and an international coalition. While claiming that his travel to Afghanistan is intended to strengthen connections and ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Maulana said that under the new Islamic regime, Afghanistan has grown more stable. Maulana went on to say that the JUI-F strongly disagreed with the Pakistani government's decision to drive out unauthorised Afghan immigrants, claiming that this action had a negative impact on bilateral ties.Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund, the prime minister of the Afghan Interim Government (AIG), said at the meeting that Afghanistan and Pakistan are ...

Terrorists have targeted the policemen on security duty of anti-polio team in the northern district of Bajaur of Khyber PakhtunkhwaTerrorists have targeted the policemen on security duty of anti-polio team in the northern district of Bajaur of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.According to the police, there has been an explosion in Belot Farsh in Bajaur area, as a result of which 5 police officers were killed, while 22 were injured.The Bajaur police have said that the explosion took place near the police truck. According to the Bajaur police, the said policemen were on their way to provide security for the anti-polio campaign team when they were hit by the blast.The police truck was completely destroyed by the explosion.The bodies and the injured have been shifted to Khar Hospital, ...

Message from the Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, on the Occasion of Right to Self-Determination DayThe fifth of January is annually observed as the Right to Self-Determination Day for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day in 1949, the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) adopted a resolution that guarantees a free and fair plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir, to enable the Kashmiri people to realize their right to self-determination.The right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of international law. Every year, the UN General Assembly adopts a resolution that reaffirms the legal right of people to decide their own destiny. It expresses unequivocal support for the realization of the right to self-determination for people under foreign occu...

Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Tank DistrictOn night 4/5 January 23, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Tank District, on reported presence of terrorists.During the conduct of operation, after an intense fire exchange, two terrorists, including HVT Gul Yousaf @ Toor, were sent to hell.Terrorist Gul Yousaf remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces including high profile terrorist attacks in Tank and DI Khan districts as well as extortion and target killing of innocent civilians. He was highly wanted by the Law enforcement agencies and Government had fixed Head money of PKR 2.5 Million on him.Local populace appreciated the efforts of the security forces in maintaining peace and...