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PASSING OUT PARADE HELD AT PAF AIRMEN ACADEMY KORANGI CREEKPassing out Parade of Aero Apprentices was held at PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek, Karachi, today. Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Air Defence), Pakistan Air Force, was Chief Guest at the occasion. Earlier, Air Vice Marshal Syed Imran Majid Ali, Air Officer Commanding, PAF Academy Korangi Creek, received the Chief Guest. A total of 1410 Aero Apprentices including 66 trainees from Pakistan Navy and 01 trainee from Sri Lanka have successfully completed their technical training.While addressing the ceremony, the chief guest said, "PAF is a highly professional organization that is venerated as a combat efficient force and has always come up to the expectations of the nation during testing times thro...

President Dr Arif Alvi Met with Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, at Aiwan-e-Sadar President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday met with the Pakistan Ambassador to China Mr Khalil ur Rehman Hashmi. The President said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had helped further expanding and strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries. CPEC, a network of roads had been laid across the country whereas infrastructure projects of strategic importance were also included in the mega project. Terming China as Pakistan’s brotherly country and a permanent strategic partner, he said the bilateral ties between Pakistan and China were of special importance. “China is the largest trading partner of Pakistan and is an important source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country, Pre...

Pakistan today conducted successful flight test of Fatah-IIPakistan today conducted successful flight test of Fatah-II, equipped with state of the art avionics, sophisticated navigation system and unique flight trajectory.The weapon system is capable of engaging targets with high precision up to a range of 400 kilometres.Flight test was witnessed by senior officers from tri services and dedicated scientists and engineers.President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Army Staff congratulated participating troops and scientists on successful conduct of flight test.Editor: Raja Kamran

A high-level security meeting was held at the headquarters Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) under the chairmanship of DG Rangers (Sindh) Major General Azhar WaqasA high-level security meeting was held at the headquarters Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) under the chairmanship of DG Rangers (Sindh) Major General Azhar Waqas. Additional IG Karachi Khadim Hussain Rand, DIGCTD, DIGs (Special Branch, East, South, West, CIA and Traffic), Police, Rangers and senior officers of sensitive institutions participated in the meeting. A detailed review of the law and order situation of Karachi city, prevention of street crimes, snatching and other crimes and especially security in connection with the New Year celebrations was done.In the meeting, instructions were issued regarding the current law and order si...

Caretaker Prime Minister chairs the fifth meeting of the Board of Governors of Special Technology Zones AuthorityThe fifth meeting of the Board of Governors of Special Technology Zones Authority chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar. The IT sector can play a key role in the country's economy. Pakistan has a lot of potential to develop in the field of information technology. Necessary policies should be made to attract IT experts from all over the world to Pakistan for the development and promotion of IT in Pakistan. The government is taking steps for foreign investment in the IT sector, in which there has been positive progress. The meeting ratified the decisions of the fourth meeting of the Board of Governors of the Special Technology Zones AuthorityThe meeting a...

CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ATTENDS INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) IN BANGKOK Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited Thailand to attend eighth Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs at Bangkok. The event involved panel discussions on issues related to cooperation in maritime security of Indian Ocean and Blue Economy- ways forward for sustainable development of IONS members. During IONS Conclave of Chiefs bilateral meetings between Chief of the Naval Staff and naval leadership of IONS member states were also held. CNS called on Commander of Qatar Emiri Naval Forces, C-in-C of Royal Thai Navy, Deputy C-in-C of Russian Navy, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman, CNS of French Navy, Commander of Iranian Navy, Fleet Commander of Royal Navy, UK and Vice Chief of Ja...

Diplomatic Harmony Unveiled: Pakistan-China Institute Hosts University of Gwadar Delegation in Balochistan Youth Engagement ProgramPakistan-China Institute hosted an 11-member delegation of University of Gwadar students. The visit unfolded under the umbrella of the Balochistan Youth Engagement Program. This multifaceted endeavor, strategically crafted to deepen bilateral relations between Pakistan and China, unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at enriching the understanding and collaboration between Pakistan and China. The primary focus was to empower the vibrant youth of the Balochistan region, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of both nations.At the core of this enlightening experience was the 8th CPEC Media Forum, providing an immersive platform ...