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A group of terrorists targeted a security forces’ post  through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan
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A group of terrorists targeted a security forces’ post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan

 A group of terrorists targeted a security forces' post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of BalochistanA group of terrorists targeted a security forces' post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan along Pakistan-Iran Border. Since troops on the Post were already alert and responded gallantly with all available weapons, a heavy fire exchange ensued. Security forces pushed back the terrorists successfully however, during the intense fire exchange , two brave soldiers , Sepoy Hasnain Ishtiaq ( age 34 yrs resident of District Dera Ghazi Khan) and Sepoy Inayat ullah ( age 27 yrs resident of District Jhal Magsi) embraced Shahadat while fighting bravely with the terrorists.Security forces have launched an immediate sanitisation operation in the area and are in c...
H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister
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H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister

H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today.  Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar highlighted the deep-rooted, long-standing bilateral ties between Pakistan and China, and appreciated the Chinese support to Pakistan on multiple fronts. He also appraised the envoy of economic situation of the country and the progress in the on-going IMF Programme.Ms. Bao Zhong reciprocated the sentiments about the strong bilateral ties between the two countries. She also assured of constant support of Chinese Government to the people of Pakistan in ...
Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs  01 June 2023
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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 June 2023

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 June 2023Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is in Jordan to attend the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein at the invitation of the Royal family of Jordan.From Jordan, the Foreign Minister will travel to Iraq from 5th to 7th of June at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein. This is Foreign Minister’s first visit to Iraq.During the visit, the Foreign Minister will meet the Iraqi leadership. In his meeting with his counterpart, the two sides will discuss a range of issues of common interest and explore avenues of bilateral cooperation.The Foreign Minister will formally announce the establishment of Pilgrimage Centre in Karbala to facilita...
British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan
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British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan

British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman KhanBritish Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan in his office at Ministry of Defense in Rawalpindi today. The visit is a part of the long-standing defence cooperation agreement between UK and Pakistan. Matters pertaining to mutual cooperation in the field of Defence came under discussion. The visiting dignitary acknowledged the professional capabilities of Pakistan armed forces in maintaining regional peace.Editor: Raja Kamran
Deputy Chairman Senate calls upon SCO states to boost cooperation for poverty reduction, sustainable development
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Deputy Chairman Senate calls upon SCO states to boost cooperation for poverty reduction, sustainable development

Deputy Chairman Senate calls upon SCO states to boost cooperation for poverty reduction, sustainable developmentThere is a dire need to promote and augment well-coordinated strategic partnerships and synergies among SCO countries, aiming at poverty alleviation and sustainable development by sharing knowledge, expertise, good practices and latest technological innovations, especially towards agriculture development, value addition and modernization, said Hon’ble Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Deputy Chairman Senate, in his key note address at the SCO Forum on Poverty Reduction at Yangling, Shaanxi province, China, here Monday. Underlining that the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for countries to promote prosperity while ensuring that economic,...
Holding the Asia Cup in Pakistan; Important visit of ICC Chairman to review security arrangements
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Holding the Asia Cup in Pakistan; Important visit of ICC Chairman to review security arrangements

Holding the Asia Cup in Pakistan; Important visit of ICC Chairman to review security arrangementsChairman International Cricket Council visits Safe Cities Authority along with PCB officials. Chairman ICC Greg Barclay and Chief Executive Jeff Allardyce review surveillance cameras. Managing Director Muhammad Kamran Khan gave a briefing regarding the security arrangements for the Asia Cup. ICC chairman Greg Barclay monitored the routes with cameras installed across the city. Chairman ICC expresses satisfaction over security arrangements. The ICC delegation was shown videos of security provided to teams visiting Pakistan.The security team was briefed about the airport, stadium routes, hotels, parking and police force arrangements. The ICC delegation was informed about the use of ...
Nawaz Sharif to return home soon: Interior Minister
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Nawaz Sharif to return home soon: Interior Minister

Nawaz Sharif to return home soon: Interior MinisterInterior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif had the right to get relief from the fabricated cases against him and expressed his confidence that Nawaz Sharif will return home soon to lead the party for the general election 2023 campaign."Innocent Nawaz Sharif should be granted the opportunity to plead his case before a court," he said in an exclusive talk with a private news channel. PML-N would move the court to review on Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification as the party chief, he added.Replying to a question, Sanaullah said that the PML-N leader was not like PTI chief Imran Khan who is hiding behind bail. “We never took bails in our cases because fake cases were registered against us," he a...
The 52nd convocation ceremony of Pakistan Navy War College was held in Lahore today
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The 52nd convocation ceremony of Pakistan Navy War College was held in Lahore today

The 52nd convocation ceremony of Pakistan Navy War College was held in Lahore todayThe 52nd convocation ceremony of Pakistan Navy War College was held in Lahore today. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi was the chief guest of the ceremony. Degrees were awarded to 95 officers in the ceremony. 41 officers from friendly countries are also included in the graduated officers. The development of new technology and artificial intelligence requires that traditional war tactics be replaced by innovation. Amir al-Bahr. Promotion of awareness regarding the maritime sector is a distinction of the Pakistan Navy War College, Naval Chief At the end of the ceremony, the chief guest distributed the degrees to the successful graduates. Senior military officials, civil dignitar...
First flight lands on newly upgraded runway at Quetta International Airport
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First flight lands on newly upgraded runway at Quetta International Airport

First flight lands on newly upgraded runway at Quetta International AirportToday at 06:25am PK 325 from Islamabad landed in Quetta on an upgraded main runway (13L/31R) of Quetta International Airport. Airport Manager and Project Director were present along with their teams to witness the momentous event. Later, describing their landing to the Airport Manager during their meeting the pilots termed it smooth and beautiful; they also appreciated the visual aid Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPPI) lights and congratulated the PCAA teams for successfully completing the project.The main runway caters for aircrafts upto ICAO code 4E and is equipped with the latest technology Airfield Lighting System (ALS) for (Day & Night) operations. Quetta International Airport is now of...
President Dr Arif Alvi arrived in Quetta to hold meetings with the provincial administration and attend other events
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President Dr Arif Alvi arrived in Quetta to hold meetings with the provincial administration and attend other events

President Dr Arif Alvi arrived in Quetta to hold meetings with the provincial administration and attend other eventsPresident Dr Arif Alvi arrived in Quetta on Tuesday to hold meetings with the provincial administration and attend other events. Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali Kakar along with senior officials received the president on his arrival in the provincial capital.A contingent of Balochistan Constabulary presented a guard of honour to the president at the Governor House, Quetta. President Alvi and the Balochistan governor held a meeting and discussed matters of bilateral interest and the overall situation of the province.The president will attend the concluding ceremony of the two-day 34th National Games. He will also address a seminar on the role of ombudsm...