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Pak Navy helicopter crashed during training flight in Gwadar

4Sep

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Pak Navy helicopter crashed during training flight in Gwadar

Pak Navy helicopter crashed during training flight in GwadarPak Navy helicopter crashed during training flight in Gwadar. The helicopter crashed during the flight due to a possible technical fault. As a result of the accident, two officers of Pakistan Navy and one jawan lost their lives. An investigation into the accident has been started by Pakistan Navy. Spokesman Pak Navy Editor: Raja Kamran

Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar

4Sep

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Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar

Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq KakarCaretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar. In the meeting, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar briefed the Prime Minister on the current economic situation of the country. Prime Minister's directive to formulate an effective strategy to stabilize the country's economy.Editor: Raja Kamran

4Sep

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Closing ceremony of Pakistan-KSA

Closing ceremony of Pakistan-KSA“Joint Exercise in Counter Terrorism domain AL BATTAR-I” was held at Cherat. The two weeks long exercise commenced on 22 August 2023 with participation of Special Forces contingents from two brotherly countries. His Excellency Mr Nawaf Saeed Al Malkiy, the Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan and along with senior military leadership witnessed the final day activities of exercise. Combat Aviation along with the Special Forces of both countries displayed their professional excellence. The Exercise concluded with the Fly Past. The exercise was aimed at further harnessing the historic military to military relations between both brotherly countries, including nurturing of joint employment concept against counter terrorism and identifying ar...

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali

4Sep

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Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad AliAmbassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali today in Islamabad. Both sides discussed areas of mutual interest and promotion of brotherly relations between two countries. The Energy minister welcomed the Iranian ambassador and expressed his resolve for further strengthening the ties. Ambassador extended his good wishes for the minister upon assuming new portfolio.Muhammad Ali remarked that Iran and Pakistan have huge potential for cooperation in energy sector. "We are keen to explore all options and work togethe...

Training course for assessors of productivity specialists certification programme inaugurated

4Sep

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Training course for assessors of productivity specialists certification programme inaugurated

The National Productivity Organization (NPO), Pakistan, in partnership with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has announced the commencement of an International Training Course for Assessors of the Productivity Specialists Certification Program. Scheduled from September 4th to September 8th, 2023, this event was inaugurated at a local hotel in Islamabad.This essential training program is set to welcome 17 esteemed overseas participants representing 10 APO member countries, alongside 5 local participants. The course curriculum will be expertly delivered by renowned international resource speakers hailing from Singapore, Malaysia, and Mongolia. The primary objectives of this intensive workshop are to nurture and equip proficient assessors within Na...

President approves reconstitution of National Economic Council

1Sep

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President approves reconstitution of National Economic Council

President approves reconstitution of National Economic CouncilPresident Dr Arif Alvi on Friday approved reconstitution of the National Economic Council (NEC)-a constitutional entity responsible for evaluating the country's economic condition and devising strategies to promote equitable development and regional balance.The president approved the reconstitution of the 13-member body by exercising Article 156 of the Constitution.The Council would be led by Prime Minister with chief ministers of all the provinces and representatives of caretaker governments of the federal government and the provincial governments as its members.According to a statement issued by the President House press wing, caretaker minister for power, industry, commerce and investment S.M. Tanvir would b...

Passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard’s 43rd Basic Recruit Training Course

1Sep

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Passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard’s 43rd Basic Recruit Training Course

Passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard's 43rd Basic Recruit Training CourseCaretaker Interior Minister Senator Sarfaraz Bugti Friday while reiterating the resolve for the elimination of terrorism from the country said that all possible measures would be taken for maintaining peace to achieve the goals of development and prosperity of the nation. The minister, while addressing the passing out Ceremony of Pakistan Coast Guard's 43rd Basic Recruit Training Course here, said that valiant nations face difficult situations gallantly and Pakistani nation's unwavering resolve against violence and terrorism could not be shattered. "Terrorists wanted to impose their extremist ideology on 240 million people of Pakistan by violence and acts of intimidation but we will not surrender and enc...

Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA)

1Sep

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Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA)

Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA)Today, the Election Commission held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA). The meeting was chaired by Hon'ble Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. Members Election Commission, Secretary ECP and other senior officers also attended the meeting.From the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Ms. Fehmida Marza, Dr. Safdar Ali Abbasi, Mr. Kashif Nazamani, and Mr. Ibn Muhammad participated, while Mr. Sardar Abdul Rahim and Mr. Irfanullah Khan Marwat attended the meeting via video link.The delegation confirmed their full support for the Election Commission's new delimitation plan and highlighted that delimitation is the foundation of transp...

Briefing Session on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)

1Sep

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Briefing Session on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)

Briefing Session on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)A briefing session for the resident Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was convened by the Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.Dr Jehanzeb Khan, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Government Effectiveness made a detailed presentation informing the diplomatic corps on the establishment and various aspects of the Council. He particularly highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan in four key areas: IT, Agriculture, Energy and Mining. The participating diplomatic missions were requested to brief and encourage their countries to profit from the promise of Pakistan being a resource-rich country.The Government of Pakistan has recentl...

Nine soldiers martyred in general area Jani Khel, Bannu District

1Sep

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Nine soldiers martyred in general area Jani Khel, Bannu District

Nine soldiers martyred in general area Jani Khel, Bannu DistrictOn 31 August 2023, a Motorcycle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy in general area Jani Khel, Bannu District. Resultantly, nine soldiers including Naib Subedar Sanobar Ali embraced shahadat, while five soldiers were injured.The area has been cordoned by security forces and sanitization is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.Editor: Raja Kamran