Tag: The Pakistan Times

General Syed Asim Munir, COAS visited Sherwangi area near Asman Manza in South Waziristan DistrictGeneral Syed Asim Munir, COAS visited Sherwangi area near Asman Manza in South Waziristan District where six brave soldiers had embraced Shahadat yesterday while fighting gallantly against terrorists.Upon arrival, COAS was given a detailed briefing on the prevailing security situation including ongoing intelligence and counter-terrorism operations.COAS interacted with officers and troops deployed in the area and appreciated their unflinching resolve in fighting the menace of terrorism. COAS said that Shuhadas are our pride and their sacrifices will not go in vain till the return of complete peace and stability in Pakistan. COAS emphasised that terrorists, their affiliates and ab...

CARETAKER DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS PAKISTAN AIR FORCE'S COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SECURITY AND MODERNIZATION EFFORTSCaretaker Defence Minister of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retired) Anwar Ali Hyder, paid a visit to Air Headquarters Islamabad today, where he had a productive meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. During the meeting, matters pertaining to evolving geo-strategic environment and regional security situation were discussed.Chief of the Air Staff provided a briefing on Pakistan Air Force's modernization plan and recent acquisitions from allied countries, aimed at ensuring an impregnable aerial defence of the country. He also provided a comprehensive briefing to the visiting dignitary on the Pakistan Air Forc...

A fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists in general area Ladha, South Waziristan DistrictOn night 22/23 August 2023, a fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists in general area Ladha, South Waziristan District. Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly one terrorist was sent to hell. Weapon and ammunition was also recovered from the killed terrorist, who remained actively involved in various terrorist activities in the area. Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.Editor: Raja Kamran

Joint operation of city police and sensitive institutions, arrested Indian spySSP Arif Aziz arrested an Indian spy along with a Pakistani facilitator involved in espionage across the country. Two Indian passports, a pistol, five lakhs in Iranian currency, fake jewelry boxes, mobile phones, a tablet and other documents were recovered from the accused, SSP Arif Aziz said. The accused have been identified as Akhil Dev son of Madhu Sidhanan Jalekha and Zahoor Ahmed son of Imam Baksh. The accused was arrested from Kalakot limits, SSP Arif Aziz.Accused Akhil Dev is an Indian spy. The accused was spying on various important and sensitive places of Pakistan. The accused has been arrested and further investigations are being conducted. Big revelations are expected from the accused. R...

Letter from President Dr. Arif Alvi to Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan RajaThe President invited the Chief Election Commissioner for a meeting today or tomorrow to decide the date of the general election. The President dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister on 09.08.2023, text of the President's letter.Under Article 48 (5) of the Constitution, the President is bound to fix a date within ninety days of the date of dissolution for the holding of general elections to the Assembly. The Chief Election Commissioner is invited to meet the President today or tomorrow to fix a suitable date, letter.Editor: Raja Kamran

USA Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas JilaniUSA Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani today. They exchanged views on state of bilateral relations and noted the positive track of bilateral relations. They agreed to deepen economic cooperation and security cooperation.Sub-Editor: Ghufran M

President directs refund of Rs 4.1 million to bank fraud victimsPresident Dr Arif Alvi has directed two private banks to return a collective sum of Rs 4.1 million to four customers, who were swindled out of their money by fraudsters. The banks had activated the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) without obtaining the consent of the customers and were found negligent in complying with the State Bank of Pakistan’s various regulations regarding online fund transfer facilities, disclosing the terms of fund transfer in a clear and simple language to customers, and assigning limits to fund transfer.The President said that the loss of money occurred due to the reason that the banks made EFT operational without the account holders’ request, therefore, the banks committed maladministration a...

Terrorism and extremism will be completely eradicated, Federal Interior Minister Sarfraz BugtiTerrorism and extremism will be completely eradicated. The entire nation is united on this issue. The entire society wants to see Pakistan as a completely peaceful country: Federal Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti's statement. Pakistan's national narrative against terrorism and extremism provides comprehensive guidance. This narrative will be widely promoted. Nacta will provide guidance to all institutions by formulating actionable policies and strategies. The National Action Plan will be fully implemented. Today dated 23rd August 2023, Federal Interior Minister visited Nacta Headquarters National Coordinator Nacta IG Muhammad Tahir Rai briefed the Interior Minister. The security situation o...

A delegation headed by Mr. Sohail Mahmood, the head of the Institute of Strategic Studies of Pakistan met with Moulavi Amir Khan MuttaghiA delegation headed by Mr. Sohail Mahmood, the head of the Institute of Strategic Studies of Pakistan, along with Mr. Obaidul Rehman Nizamani, the Pakistani ambassador living in Kabul, met with Moulavi Amir Khan Muttaghi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of IEA islamic Emirates of Afghanistan.At the beginning, Mr. Mutaqi said that Afghanistan and Pakistan are two friendly and brotherly countries with a lot in common. Therefore, the relations between the two countries are based on good neighborliness and understanding.He also said that some problems hurt the relations between the two countries, so instead of verbal conflict and...

Pakistan Army's most complicated and difficult rescue operation in Bitgram was successful *(ISPR)*GOCSSG led the rescue operation. The slinging team of the Special Services Group of the Pakistan Army safely rescued the people trapped in the chairlift at a height of 600 feet. All persons trapped in the chairlift were safely evacuated and moved to a safe place. On the special instructions of the Army Chief, the talented team of Army Aviation and SSG started the rescue operation quickly. Later, the slinging team of the Special Services Group of the Pakistan Army and the helicopter of the Pakistan Air Force also became a part of the operation. The Army Aviation provided full technical support to the Sling Team of the Special Services Group of the Pakistan Army, which made the operation ...