Tag: The Pakistan Times

PAK-QATAR JOINT AERIAL EXERCISE "ZILZAL-II" KICKS OFF IN QATARPakistan Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force are all geared up to participate in joint aerial Exercise Zilzal-II, commencing in Qatar. First held in the year 2020, Zilzal-II air exercise is the 2nd in the series of these exercises, hosted by State of Qatar. The exercise is one of the most complex joint air force exercises, which aims at promoting interoperability between the two allied nations while providing an opportunity for shared learning. The exercise will mimic a near realistic aerial warfare scenario coupled with real-time opportunity for the participating Air Forces to test their operational readiness. Exercise Zilzal-II, aimed at improving joint planning mechanism, is considered as a historical benchmark to furth...

Caretaker Prime Minister meets a group of envoys from African and Asian countriesCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met a group of resident envoys representing African countries as well as select Asian countries over lunch today.The meeting was attended by the Ambassadors of Algeria and Sudan as well as High Commissioners of Bangladesh, Brunei, Malaysia, Mauritius, and South Africa. Other participants included the Charge d’ Affaires of Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.The Prime Minister highlighted the importance Pakistan attached to Africa. He expressed the desire to strengthen ties with African countries, at the bilateral as well as regional level. While acknowledging that Pakistan and Africa had enjoyed excellent political relat...

Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs presided over a meeting of the (ECC)The Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar presided over a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, today. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Privatization and Inter Provincial Coordination Mr. Fawad Hasan Fawad, Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Mr. Sami Saeed,DeputyChairmanPlanning Commission Dr. Muhammad Jehanzaeb Khan, Minister for Law and Justice, Water Resources and Climate Change Mr. Ahmed Irfan Aslam, Advisor to PM on FinanceDr. Wagar Masood, Federal Secretaries, and other senior government officers of the relevant ministries.ECC was presented with five agenda...

MARITIME SECURITY EXERCISE SEA GUARD-24 COMMENCES AT KARACHIOpening Brief of Exercise SEA GUARD-24 was held at Karachi. Commander Coast Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The exercise involves representation of various ministries, departments and organizations having linkages with maritime sector like Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Livestock and Fishing Sindh, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Narcotics Control, private entities and NGOs to support multifaceted challenges of Maritime arena both from traditional and non-traditional threats. Leadership of various organizations attended the session which includes Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, Anti-Narcotics Force, Pak...

representative of UNICEF in Pakistan met with Caretaker Prime Minister Abdullah Fazil, the representative of UNICEF in Pakistan met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar In the meeting, Abdullah Fazil briefed the Prime Minister on the steps taken by UNICEF in various areas of Pakistan In the last 5 years, projects worth about one billion dollars have been established in humanitarian aid, clean water and food supply, education, health and other sectors in the whole of Pakistan under UNICEF, briefing the Prime Minister. The Caretaker Prime Minister appreciated UNICEF Pakistan for establishing several successful projects for public welfare The Caretaker Prime Minister described the role of UNICEF in Pakistan's anti-polio campaign as of special importance Due to the mutual cooperati...

General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) is on a two days official visit to Kingdom of Bahrain General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) is on a two days official visit to Kingdom of Bahrain. He called upon H.M The King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, Crown Prince, H.R.H Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, H.E. Field Marshal Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander of Bahrain Defence Forces and H.H General Shaikh Mohammad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Commander of Bahrain National Guard. During the meetings, matters of mutual interest including bilateral military and security cooperation were discussed. The dignitaries lauded Pakistan Army’s achievements in fight against terrorism and continued efforts for regional peace and stability. COAS was also Chief Guest at the 27th Raising...

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...