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Consensus on Strategic Diplomacy, Robust Military Preparedness, and an Empowered Media Landscape to counter BJP’s Electoral TacticsThe Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, successfully concluded a seminar on ‘Indian Electoral Politics: Unpacking India’s Pre-Poll Dynamics & Implications for the Region.’ Distinguished speakers included Ambassador Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Pakistan’s Former High Commissioner to India; Air Marshal Waseem ud Din, HI(M), SBt (Retd), Former Director, Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad; and Dr Muhammad Mujeeb Afzal, Assistant Professor at Quaid-i-Azam University. Air Marshal Ashfaque Arain (Retd), Advisor to CAS on CASS Affairs, delivered the Concluding Remarks; while Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan, Advis...

THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN CALLS ON AIR CHIEFThe Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E Mr. Khazar Farhadov, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. The meeting covered a wide array of topics, including matters of mutual interest, regional developments and the evolving geopolitical landscape.Amidst the discussions, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, shared his strategic vision for Pakistan Air Force and reiterated his unwavering commitment to modernize its capabilities across the realms of air, space, cyber and electronic warfare.The discussion primarily focused on the areas of joint operational training and comprehensive coo...

General Syed Asim Munir, COAS is on an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS is on an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The visit is part of the high level mutual visits by both the brotherly countries to enhance the historic diplomatic and military ties. During the visit COAS called on H.E Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Republic of Türkiye, Foreign and Defense Ministers, Commander of Turkish General Staff and Commanders of Turkish Land and Air forces. During the meetings, COAS emphasized on enhancing defence collaboration and training cooperation. COAS appreciated Turkish Military’s efforts for maintaining peace and stability in the region and also praised the standards of operational readiness of Turkish Armed Forces. Turkish leade...

LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF PAKISTAN NAVY OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL HELD AT ROMANIALaunching Ceremony of state-of-the-art Offshore Patrol Vessel, PNS HUNAIN (Desig) being built for Pakistan Navy was held at M/s DAMEN Shipyard Galati, Romania. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.Speaking on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted the importance of maritime security under the prevailing conventional and non-conventional maritime threats to energy and trade highways passing through Indian Ocean Region. In this context, he underscored that Pakistan Navy has tremendous contribution in successfully providing a secure sea environment for maritime trade since 2004. The Admiral expressed his confidence that induction of these mu...

General elections for the National Assembly should be held on November 6, 2023Letter from President Dr. Arif Alvi to Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan RajaThe President dissolved the National Assembly on August 9 on the advice of the Prime Minister Under Article 48(5) of the Constitution, the President is empowered to fix a date within ninety days from the date of dissolution for holding general elections in the Assembly.According to Article 48(5), the general elections for the National Assembly should be held on the 89th day of the date of dissolution of the National Assembly i.e. Monday, November 6, 2023.In order to fulfill the constitutional responsibility, the Chief Election Commissioner was invited for a meeting to devise a way to implement the Consti...

German companies want joint ventures and investment in PakistanA delegation of German companies led by Muhammad Usman, Country Representative for Pakistan of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and showed interest for joint ventures and investment in Pakistan in areas of their respective fields. The delegation was representing various sectors including telecommunication, automobile, construction, logistics, energy & financial services. Addressing the German delegation, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that Pakistan and Germany have great potential to increase bilateral trade in many areas as the current level of two-way trade of around US$ 4 billion is not matching with...

Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Extends Condolences to Libya Over Recent Flooding TragedyChairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has expressed deep sorrow and consolation in response to the devastating loss of lives and property resulting from the recent floods in Libya. "In this time of great distress, the people and government of Pakistan stand firmly in solidarity with our Libyan brothers and sisters. May Allah grant protection to all affected by this sudden natural calamity." Chairman Senate remarked.He also expended his heartfelt prayers to the families of those who have tragically lost their lives in the floods and to those facing the arduous task of rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of this disaster. Chairman Senate also highlighted the global environmental c...

The newly appointed Ambassador of China to Afghanistan presented a copy of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of AfghanistanThe newly appointed Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Afghanistan presented a copy of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi. Besides congratulating the new Chinese ambassador, the Minister of Foreign Affairs wished him success in his new mission. Muttaqi assured the new Chinese ambassador of all kinds of cooperation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The foreign minister considered the bilateral relations between Afghanistan and China to be special and added that the appointment of Mr. Zhao Sheng as the new ambassador to the Islam...

Counter-narcotics operation by Pakistan Navy and ANFIn an intelligence based counter-narcotics operation, Pakistan Navy and ANF seized approximately 782 Kgs of narcos at Arabian Sea. The apprehended drugs were stowed in hidden compartments of a fishing boat that was successfully intercepted by a Pakistan Navy Ship. The estimated value of seized narcos is US $ 235 million in international market. The seized drugs were subsequently handed over to ANF for further legal proceedings.The successful execution of Anti-Narcotics Operation is a demonstration of Pakistan Navy’s resolve to deter, dissuade and disrupt all illegal activities in the maritime zones of Pakistan.Source *Director General Public Relations (Navy)*Editor: Raja Kamran

A delegation from Senate of Pakistan led by Leader of the House is visiting Geneva to attend World Trade Organization’s Public ForumA delegation from Senate of Pakistan led by Leader of the House, Senator Ishaq Dar, comprising Senator Syed Muzaffar Hussain Shah and Senator Kamran Murtaza is visiting Geneva to attend World Trade Organization’s Public Forum at the invitation of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).Delegation visited United Nations conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretariat and was received and welcomed by Deputy Secretary General UNCTAD, Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno who briefed them on key tracks of UNCTAD’s work in the areas of technical assistance, research and analysis, and consensus building on key global trade and development issues.Leader of the H...