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Speech of the Caretaker Prime Minister’s at Xinjiang University, UrumqiDuring his ongoing visit to China, Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has arrived in Urumqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region. Today, the Prime Minister visited Xinjiang University where he was welcomed by President of Xinjiang University, Yao Qiang and members of the academia. He addressed a large gathering of notable scholars, researchers, academics, faculty members and students. In his address, the Prime Minister underscored that his visit to Xinjiang represented a milestone in the enduring relationship between Pakistan and China. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-China All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership for mutual peace, prosperity and development. Prime Ministe...

Pakistan Coast Guards foiled an attempt to smuggle goods worth crores of rupees in various operationsThe Pakistan Coast Guards conducted operations in different areas and arrested the accused after recovering crores of rupees worth of diesel and illegal goods. 19 diesel trucks were seized and 645,000 liters of Iranian diesel were recovered from different trucks and passenger coaches at Windar (Balochistan) Naka Khari check post, Othal and other places and 20 suspects were arrested. According to Pakistan Coast Guards, 280 kg hashish was recovered during an operation in Peleri area of ​​Gwadar Balochistan, while during another similar operation, 833 kg of high quality hashish and 42 kg of ice were recovered by catching a speedboat. More details He said that 80,417 kg of Chalia, 24,163 ...

Two fierce encounters took place between own troops and the terrorists in North and South Waziristan districts On night 18/19 October 2023, two fierce encounters took place between own troops and the terrorists in North and South Waziristan districts.The first engagement occurred in general area Gharyoum, North Waziristan District; where own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location as a result of which 6 x terrorists were sent to hell including a High Value Target, terrorist ringleader Hazrat Zaman alias Khawarey Mullah, who was actively involved in multiple terrorist activities in the area and was highly wanted by the law enforcement agencies. However, during the operation, three brave sons of soil, Lance Naik Tabbasum UI Haq (age 36 years, resident of District Rawalpindi...

Caretaker Prime Minister’s Meeting with President Xi JinpingCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met with President Xi Jinping today at the Great Hall of People on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum being held in Beijing.The Prime Minister congratulated President Xi Jinping on the successful holding of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum and complimented him on his eight point agenda relating to the future direction and scope of the Belt and Road Initiative.The two leaders reaffirmed the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China and underlined the strategic significance of this partnership in the evolving international situation. They agreed to further strenghten and deepen high-level dialogue and exchanges for mutual benefit of the ...

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force to witness the on-going aerial exercise Indus Shield-2023 General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force to witness the on-going aerial exercise Indus Shield-2023.The Air Chiefs of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Hungary were also among the distinguished guests who witnessed PAF's 14 nation mega air exercise.On his arrival, COAS was received by Air Chief Marshal, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. Later, he was introduced to the foreign dignitaries and Principal Staff Officers of Pakistan Air Force. Chief of Army Staff, along with esteemed foreign dignitaries, received a compr...

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 19 October 2023Assalam-o-Alaikum, Welcome to the Ministry of Foreign AffairsPrime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is currently in China to participate in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. This visit coincides with the decade-long celebrations for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative.Prime Minister’s visit programme has four key components: Participation in the Forum; meetings with the Chinese leadership and senior officials; meetings with other participating leaders at BRF; and interactions with Chinese entrepreneurs, think tanks and media.At the BRF, the Prime Minister outlined Pakistan’s vision for global connect...

CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE WITNESSES PAF'S 14 NATION AIR EXERCISE INDUS SHIELD-2023Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, visited an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force to witness the on-going aerial exercise Indus Shield-2023. On his arrival at the base, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was received by Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was briefed on the Air Power Center of Excellence training facility as well as the scope of exercise which aims to project mutual cooperation between the participating air forces and consolidate upon modern concepts of aerial warfare. The Air Chief appreciated the utmost support extende...

(ISSI) and (IPIS) held Annual Dialogue on bilateral and regional issuesThe Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and Iran’s Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) held Annual Dialogue on bilateral and regional issues today. The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) facilitated this dialogue.The distinguished speakers included Dr. Muhammad Hassan Shaykh al-Islami, Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran and President IPIS; Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Dr. Omid Babelian, Research Fellow IPIS; Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, Ambassador Hamid Reza Arshadi, Senior Research Fellow, IPIS, Ambassador Riffat Masood, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran; and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman ISSI.The dialogue was divided into t...