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MUHAMMAD SHABBIR CLINCHES THE TITLE OF 13th CJCSC OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2023Muhammad Shabbir won the title of 13th CJCSC Open Golf Championship. The closing and prize distribution ceremony of Championship was held at Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as Chief Guest.While speaking at the ceremony, President Services Sports Control Board, Rear Admiral Abdul Basit commended untiring efforts of KGC staff and organizers for seamless conduct of championship and congratulated the winners for their remarkable success. He lauded the high standards of game that provided exciting and quality entertainment to the participants. Rear Admiral Abdul Basit also appreciated sponsors in supporting game of golf and conduct of the championshi...

Pakistan Delivers Strong Demarche to the Afghan Interim Government in Context of today’s Deadly AttackForeign Secretary called-in the Chargé d'Affaires (Cd'A) of Afghan Interim Government (AIG) to deliver Pakistan’s strong demarche in the context of today’s deadly terrorist attack on Pakistan’s security forces' post in Daraban, Dera Ismail Khan. The attack, whose responsibility has been claimed by Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, a terrorist group affiliated with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), resulted in multiple causalities, including shahadat of twenty-three security personnel.The Cd’A of AIG was asked to immediately convey to the Afghan Interim Government to:o Fully investigate and take stern action against perpetrators of the recent attack;o Publicly condemn the terr...

A huge number of suicide bombers get in to security compound in Dera Islamil KhanA powerful explosion followed by a attackers entering a security compound in the Draban area of Dera Ismail Khan District, to the South of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan has resulted in “multiple casualties” from the security forces and the adjacent police station, all attackers have been killed and subsequent search operation is under way, official sources told. The initial explosion was caused by a vehicle full of explosives around 3:30 AM in the morning. There was presence of a large number of troops, the source confirmed. At a time when Pakistan's relationship with the neighbouring Afghan Taliban has reached an all-time low and the Military Chief is in the United States, one of the deadliest at...

Ladislav Steinhübel, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Pakistan called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic AffairsHis Excellency Ladislav Steinhübel, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Pakistan called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Dr. Shamshad Akhtar at Finance Division, today.Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar welcomed H.E. Alfred Ladislav Steinhübel and congratulated him on joining his assignment in Pakistan. The Finance Minister highlighted bilateral relations and level of development in these relations between Czech Republic and Pakistan. Finance Minister hoped that the newly establishing JEC will provide an international platform for enhancing bilateral commercial relations between the two countries...

𝗛𝗘𝗖, 𝗖𝗔𝗕 𝗜𝗻𝘁’𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶, 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (more…)

CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF VISITS COASTAL & CREEKS AREAS, PN SHIPS TO REVIEW OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESSChief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited Creeks and Coastal Areas and PN Ships to review operational preparedness and combat readiness of the units.Upon arrival at Creeks Brigade Sujawal, a comprehensive operational brief was presented to CNS on prevailing threat environment and defences of Creeks Area. During the visit at forward posts, CNS interacted with officers and men and appreciated their readiness to respond any misadventure by the adversary. On the second leg of his visit, Chief of the Naval Staff arrived at PNS AKRAM at Gwadar and interacted with the troops deployed for the security of Gwadar Port. He also visited Jinnah Naval Base, Pakistan Navy Hospital...

Ministry of Law and Justice Celebrates Successful Resolution in International Investment DisputeToday marks a significant milestone as the Ministry of Law and Justice, led by Mr. Raja Naeem Akbar, Law Secretary, successfully concluded a Settlement Agreement with M/s Ozpak, a Turkish Company in a longstanding arbitration proceedings pending in the ICSID. The signing ceremony, held in the Ministry of Law and Justice, which was witnessed by the representative of the Turkish Embassy.The ceremony was also attended by key figures of the Government of Pakistan including additional secretary of BOI, Mr. Someir Siraj, Head International Disputes Unit of the Attorney General’s Office, and Barrister Zahoor Ahmad, Senior Consultant of the Ministry of Law and Justice. Lahore waste management ...

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY AND HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK, 2023Seventy-five years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights captured a remarkable act of collective hope.  Drafted by a committee representing different regions, faiths, and philosophies and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the rights enumerated in the declaration are universal and enduring.  On Human Rights Day and during Human Rights Week, we reaffirm our commitment to upholding the equal and inalienable rights of all.The United States was founded on an idea, at once the simplest and the most powerful idea in the history of the world:  that we are all created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights.  Generations later, in the wake of World War II and the Holocaust, the United States joined countries ar...

𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻In a significant step towards enhancing data accessibility and obtaining international recognition, the Higher education Commission (HEC) proudly announces the establishment of cutting-edge Data Centre at NED University, Karachi. This Centre represents a groundbreaking initiative to digitally empower universities and fortify their IT infrastructure.The newly established Data Centre has earned acclaim on the global stage. HEC has been granted the esteemed “Design Document Certification” by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) 942, marking a commendable achievement for the nation and a significant boost for Pakistan's IT sector.The TIA 942 standard, renowned as a benchmark for data centre design and construct...