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Courtesy call on the Caretaker Prime Minister by Chinese Vice Foreign MinisterChinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong paid a courtesy call on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar earlier today.The Prime Minister welcomed the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister as well as members of his delegation and said Pakistan deeply valued its all-weather, strategic, cooperative partnership with China.Recalling his visit to Beijing for the 3rd Belt and Road Forum in October 2023, the Prime Minister said he was deeply touched by the warm sentiments of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang towards Pakistan. He also conveyed best wishes for the Chinese leadership.The Prime Minister said Pakistan was fully committed to the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) an...

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs chairing a meeting with World Bank team on Pakistan *Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM)*The Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs met with the Country Director World Bank for Pakistan, Mr. NajyBinhassine and his team to discuss, review and finalize the financing for two World Bank funded operations in Pakistan:a) Additional Financing of US$ 250.0 million for an ongoing World Bank funded program titled “Crisis-Resilient Social Protection Program (CRISP”, being implemented by Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).  The program aims to support the development of a more adaptive social protection system that will contribute to any future crisis-resilience among poor and vulnerable households. b) Pakistan: “Resili...

Meeting of the Foreign Minister with the Chinese Vice Foreign MinisterForeign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani received Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong in his office today.Foreign Minister Jilani and Vice Foreign Minister Sun reaffirmed the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and held an in-depth discussion on the entire gamut of bilateral relations including CPEC and bilateral economic and financial cooperation.The Foreign Minister appreciated the contributions of Vice Foreign Minister in deepening Pakistan-China friendship and commended China’s unflinching support to Pakistan on all issues.Expressing satisfaction at the steady development of CPEC, Foreign Minister Jilani emphasized the significance of CPEC for Pakistan. He said ...

Mr Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army StaffMr Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ today.During the meeting matters of mutual interest and measures to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation were discussed.Chinese Vice Foreign Minister said that Pakistan and China are all weather strategic partners. He acknowledged Pakistan's efforts towards regional peace and stability and also conveyed China’s satisfaction on security arrangements for CPEC projects.COAS thanked the visiting dignitary for his warm remarks and said that relations between Pakistan and China are founded ...

Fire exchange took place during an intelligence based operation in Sambaza Sector, Zhob District, near the Pakistan Afghan borderOn 22 January 2024, a fire exchange took place during an intelligence based operation in Sambaza Sector, Zhob District, near the Pakistan Afghan border.Own troops effectively surrounded and engaged the fleeing terrorists. Resultantly, seven terrorists were sent to hell who remained actively involved in terrorists activities against security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians. Arms, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists.Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists present in the area. Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism.Edito...

Pakistan Condemns Consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the Site of Demolished Babri MosquePakistan condemns the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya.The centuries-old mosque was demolished on 6 December 1992 by a mob of extremists. Deplorably, India’s superior judiciary not only acquitted the criminals responsible for this despicable act but also allowed the construction of a temple on the site of the demolished mosque.Developments of the last 31 years, leading to today’s consecration ceremony, are indicative of growing majoritarianism in India. These constitute an important facet of the ongoing efforts for social, economic and political marginalization of the Indian Muslims.A temple buil...

Pakistan & China for enhanced cooperation in IT, agriculture, HR developmentPakistan and China have reiterated their desire for enhanced cooperation in the areas of economy, information technology, agriculture, and human resource development for the mutual benefit of the two friendly countries.This was discussed during a meeting between the visiting Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Sun Weidong, who along with his delegation called on President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr Jiang Zaidong, was also present during the meeting.Welcoming the delegation, the President said that China was a very dear friend that had always supported Pakistan during difficult times. He highlighted that CPEC projects had contrib...

Petroleum Division condems the malicious campaign against the SSGC, its Chairperson and its Board of directorsThis is with reference to recent news items circulating in electronic, print and social media concerning Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and its Board. Petroleum Division condems the malicious campaign against the SSGC, its Chairperson and its Board of directors. Dr. Shamshad Akhter along with the Board members has successfully led the organization since her initial appointment in 2019. Under her visionary leadership, SSGC has achieved significant milestones in crucial areas such as upgradation in the technology, improvement of business operations, Human Resources, policy formulation, discipline, Risk Management and significant reduction of Unaccounted-for Gas (UFG).The...