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Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff meeting with Caretaker Prime MinisterNewly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar Haq Kakar. The Prime Minister congratulated Admiral Naveed Ashraf on assuming the command of Pakistan Navy and expressed his best wishes. Prime Minister said It is hoped that Pakistan Navy will continue to play an active role in national defense under your leadership. Professional issues related to Pakistan Navy were also discussed in the meeting.Editor: Raja Kamran

PAF'S 14 NATION MULTINATIONAL AIR EXERCISE INDUS SHIELD-2023 KICKS OFF AT ACEIn a magnificent display of international camaraderie and airpower, PAF has proudly inaugurated its14 Nation Multinational Air Exercise, Indus Shield-2023, at an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force today. Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mehmood Ghazi, Air Officer Commanding, Central Air Command, Pakistan Air Force, was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony.While addressing the exercise participants Air Officer Commanding Central Air Command emphasized on the significance of multi-national air exercises in achieving common objectives in the face of evolving dynamics of air warfare. He commended the efforts of the Air Power Center of Excellence on the organization of the mega exercise, which would aug...

Pakistan's concerns at the unfolding situation in the Middle East We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Middle East and the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Palestinians. We are concerned about the human cost of the escalating situation.Pakistan has consistently advocated for a two-state solution as the key to enduring peace in the Middle East, with a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Palestinian question anchored in international law and in line with relevant United Nations and OIC resolutions. A viable, sovereign and contiguous State of Palestine should be established on the basis of pre-1967 borders, with Al Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.We call on the international community to come together for cessation of hostilities, protection of...

Two Day ISSI (CAMEA) - USIP International Conference “Navigating Peace & Security in the Region & Beyond: Pakistan’s Role”The first working session, titled, Building Sustainable Peace in Afghanistan was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers included, Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan, former Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan, Ms. Nargis Nehan, Former Afghan Minister for Mines, Ambassador Omar Samad, Non Resident Senior Fellow Atlantic Council, Washington DC, Graeme Smith, Senior Consultant for Crisis Group’s Asia Program, International Crisis Group and Asfandyar Mir, Senior Expert South Asia Programs, USIP.The speakers were of the view that economic isolation, sanctions, the Taliban`s ideological rigidity, large scale migration, and proliferation of te...

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq meeting with Acting Planning Minister Sami Saeed  Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq meeting with Acting Planning Minister Sami Saeed. Secretary Ministry of Planning Owais Manzoor Samra, Member Infrastructure and senior officers of the Ministry participated in the meeting. In the meeting, the development projects of Azad Kashmir and the progress of ongoing projects were reviewed. Issues related to water resources, infrastructure and energy projects in Azad Kashmir were discussed in the meeting.Sami Saeed said all projects of Azad Kashmir are of great importance and far-reaching effects. The federal government will ensure the provision of required funds for the development projects of Azad...

Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferraris meeting Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq SanjraniItalian Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferraris meeting Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani at Parliament House. The overall regional situation including issues of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. Chairman Senate said there are cordial relations between the two countries. In the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on the subject of energy. Mohammad Sadiq Sanjrani said Pakistan is facing an energy crisis, to overcome which the support of world experts is indispensable. Apart from the traditional sources of electricity, we should look for opportunities to generate electricity from alternative sources. Pakistan has vast opportunities for solar and wind power generation. E...

Pakistan Coast Guards operation recovers large quantity of drugsPakistan Coast Guards seized drugs in Gwadar (Balochistan) early morning on a tip-off. In Bandri area of ​​Gwadar, the patrol party chased a suspicious vehicle on which the driver tried to escape by speeding up the vehicle. After chasing the vehicle, the accused left the vehicle and escaped. During the search, 743 kg of hashish and 57 A kilogram of meth (ice) exported is valued at around $21.84 million in the global market.It should be noted that Pakistan Coast Guards are always engaged in preventing all kinds of smuggling including drugs and will continue to play their role in stabilizing the country's economy.Editor: Raja Kamran

Chinese Ambassador H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong called on the Federal Minister for FinanceThe Chinese Ambassador H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong called on the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, & Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar at Finance Division.While felicitating Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on his appointment as Ambassador of People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, the Minister appreciated the enduring, robust, and time tested friendly relations between the two countries. The Finance Minister expressed government’s unwavering commitment to further strengthen these ties. She also expressed gratitude for China’s invaluable support and assistance to Pakistan in various sectors.Outlining Government’s resolve towards economic reforms, Dr. Akhtar underlined the importance of these r...

Planning Ministry expedites implementation of development projects being executed in flood-affected areasThe Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives has expedited the implementation of development projects being executed in flood-affected area of the country under Resilient, Recovery, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction framework (4RF) as the second meeting of Federal Steering Committee on 4RF was held on Thursday.The meeting was chaired by the Secretary Planning Ministry, Awais Manzur Sumra and attended by representatives from the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) and Ministry of Climate Change. Officials from the provincial governments including AJK and GB were also present in the meetingThe Federal Steering Committee on 4RF was constituted for the implemen...

USIP International Conference “Navigating Peace & Security in the Region & Beyond: Pakistan’s Role”The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is hosting a two-day International Conference on “Navigating Peace & Security in the Region & Beyond: Pakistan’s Role.” The two-day international conference brings together an amalgamation of academics and practitioners from around the world. The Conference stretches over two days and has six diverse working sessions focusing on Afghanistan, the Middle East, Pakistan-US bilateral ties, counterterrorism, regional peace and security as well as non-traditional security challenges.Ambassador As...