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Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Calls on the Foreign Minister

5Sep

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Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Calls on the Foreign Minister

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Calls on the Foreign MinisterSpecial Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, called on Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, today.The discussion focused on enhancing collaboration between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Human Rights and projecting Pakistan’s point of view at international fora, including the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly.The Foreign Minister and the SAPM also discussed the plight of the thousands of political activists, journalists and human rights defenders, who have been arrested by the Indian authorities in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). They expressed grave concern o...

Students of different schools in Khyber district celebrated “One Day with Pak Army”

5Sep

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Students of different schools in Khyber district celebrated “One Day with Pak Army”

Students of different schools in Khyber district celebrated "One Day with Pak Army"The objective of the One Day Pak with Army Sing* was to provide students with an awareness of the professional skills and day-to-day training of the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps. The students were welcomed by the officials of Frontier Corps North on their arrival. On this occasion, the hardworking men of Frontier Corps North performed an excellent rappelling. The students witnessed and appreciated the special training exercises of the Frontier Corps. The students observed the various modern weapons and other technical equipment used by the Pakistan Army.Students also specially planted saplings during the visit. Acknowledging the professionalism of Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps, the students ...

ITALIAN NAVY SHIP VISITS PAKISTAN & CONDUCTS SEA EXERCISE

5Sep

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ITALIAN NAVY SHIP VISITS PAKISTAN & CONDUCTS SEA EXERCISE

ITALIAN NAVY SHIP VISITS PAKISTAN & CONDUCTS SEA EXERCISEItalian Navy Ship MOROSINI visited Karachi and conducted bilateral exercise with Pakistan Navy. Upon arrival at Karachi Port, Italian Navy Ship was warmly welcomed by senior officials of Pakistan Navy and Ambassador of Italy.On completion of the port visit, Pakistan Navy Ship SHAHJAHAN with embarked helicopter and PAF fighters carried out sea exercise with visiting Italian ship to enhance interoperability between both navies. The sea exercise is aimed to strengthen mutual professional skills through cooperation and learning from each other’s experience.Concurrent to ship’s visit, Director of Military Personnel of the Italian Navy, Vice Admiral Andrea GUEGLIO visited Pakistan and called-on Commander Pakistan Fleet Vi...

PAKISTAN NAVY SIEZED 9.5 TONS OF NARCOTICS AT SEA

4Sep

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PAKISTAN NAVY SIEZED 9.5 TONS OF NARCOTICS AT SEA

PAKISTAN NAVY SIEZED 9.5 TONS OF NARCOTICS AT SEAIn an intelligence based joint counter-narcotics operation, Pakistan Navy and ANF seized 9.5 Tons of narcos and over 10 thousand bottles of Liquor at sea. The apprehended drugs were stowed in hidden compartments of a fishing boat that was successfully intercepted by a PN Ship. The estimated value of seized narcos is US $ 112 million in international market. The seized drugs were subsequently handed over to Anti-Narcotics Force for further legal proceedings.The successful execution of joint Anti-Narcotics Operation is a strong demonstration of Pakistan Navy’s resolve to deter and disrupt illegal activities in maritime zones of Pakistan.Editor: Raja Kamran

President appreciates caretaker PM’s statement on General Elections

4Sep

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President appreciates caretaker PM’s statement on General Elections

President appreciates caretaker PM’s statement on General ElectionsCaretaker Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Mr Ahmed Irfan Aslam, called on President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. The meeting discussed many issues related to the holding of General Elections in the country. The President appreciated the Caretaker Prime Minister Mr Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar’s yesterday’s statement that the caretaker government would abide by the judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on this issue. He emphasized the need for upholding the supremacy of the Constitution, adding that decisions should be taken in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution.Editor: Raja Kamran

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...