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PM Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns the attack on Police Station Sadar in Lakki Marwat, expressing grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 3 jawans including DSP
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PM Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns the attack on Police Station Sadar in Lakki Marwat, expressing grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 3 jawans including DSP

 PM Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns the attack on Police Station Sadar in Lakki Marwat, expressing grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 3 jawans including DSPPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns the attack on Police Station Sadar in Lakki Marwat, expressing grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 3 jawans including DSP Iqbal Mohmand. Tributes to DSP Headquarters Iqbal Mohmand, Sepahi Waqar, Marjan, Karamat who martyred. Prime Minister's condolence and sympathy to the families of the martyrs. The police is playing a wonderful role as the first line of defense against terrorism.The police bravely fought the terrorist attack on Sadar police station. The survival and development of Pakistan lies in the elimination of terrorism. Praying for the speedy recovery of APC driv...
Explosion near Lucky Marwat, Thana Sadar, 4 officials including DSP martyred
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Explosion near Lucky Marwat, Thana Sadar, 4 officials including DSP martyred

Explosion near Lucky Marwat, Thana Sadar, 4 officials including DSP martyred4 officials including DSP Iqbal Mohmand were martyred as a result of an explosion near police station Sadar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district Lakki Marwat. According to the police, the DSP had gone to the spot on the information of the terrorist attack on Sadar police station and his car was hit by an explosive device explosion near Pirwala Mor. As a result of the explosion, 4 officials including DSP Iqbal Mohmand were martyred and 6 were injured.According to the police spokesperson, among the martyred officers are Karamat, Waqar, Ali Marjan, while the injured include Head Constable Farooq, Constable Gultiaz, Asghar, Amanatullah, Arif, and Sardar Ali. The police say that the terrorists had earlier attacke...
Member National Assembly Aslam Bhutani meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif
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Member National Assembly Aslam Bhutani meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

Member National Assembly Aslam Bhutani meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifMember National Assembly Aslam Bhutani meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Mr. Aslam Bhutani informed the Prime Minister about the ongoing development projects in his constituency (Gwadar-Lisbela) and the problems faced by the people.Assurance of solving all the problems of the Prime Minister's constituency. The development of Balochistan, especially Gwadar, is among the government's priorities. Gwadar is of utmost importance in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The overall political situation of the country was discussed in the meeting.Editor: Raja Kamran 
Removal of Pakistan from List of High Risk Third Countries of European Union
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Removal of Pakistan from List of High Risk Third Countries of European Union

Removal of Pakistan from List of High Risk Third Countries of European UnionEuropean Union (EU) authorities have removed Pakistan from the List of High Risk Third Countries which has strategic deficiencies in the Anti-Money Laundering / Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime that pose significant threat to their financial system. According to the Delegated Regulation, “Following the measures implemented to address the action plans agreed with the FATF, Nicaragua, Pakistan and Zimbabwe have remedied the strategic deficiencies in their respective AML/CFT regimes and no longer pose a significant AML/CFT threat to the international financial system.Taking into account their relevance under the revised methodology, the Commission considers that these jurisdictions no l...
Pakistan Minister of Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal highlights the regional inclusivity aspect BRI
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Pakistan Minister of Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal highlights the regional inclusivity aspect BRI

Pakistan Minister of Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal highlights the regional inclusivity aspect BRIChina's willingness to share its success through BRI is a true manifestation of the vision of Chinese leadership, says Minister Ahsan Iqbal at the BOAO Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023. Minister Ahsan Iqbal shared insightful thoughts on the positive impacts of BRI for member countries, including Pakistan.The BRI has gone beyond just providing investments and filling the gaps of economy by injecting capital. It has encouraged multi-level engagements of Chinese companies with the BRI states and helped explore cheapest sources of energy. The Chinese approach of growing together is a model for positive-sum game. Under the inclusive BRI, China has invested, provided technol...
Pakistani-American psychiatrist makes her way to US top faith leaders
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Pakistani-American psychiatrist makes her way to US top faith leaders

Pakistani-American psychiatrist makes her way to US top faith leadersDr. Farha Abbasi reinforces efficacy of faith and culture in treating mental health issues. Ambassador Masood Khan terms it as another feather in the cap for Pak diaspora. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will recognize Dr. Farha Abbasi, a renowned psychiatrist and active member of Pakistani-American community in Michigan, as one of the nation’s top women faith leaders. Women on the Frontlines: Celebrating Women Faith Leaders, an event that would be hosted by Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra on Thursday, 30th March 2023 to honor 15 women faith leaders for their incredible work and extraordinary leadership qualities in the service of humanity.Dr. Abbasi is Assistant Professor ...
Pakistan Navy ship PNS reached the Syrian port of Latakia carrying relief goods for the earthquake victims
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Pakistan Navy ship PNS reached the Syrian port of Latakia carrying relief goods for the earthquake victims

Pakistan Navy ship PNS reached the Syrian port of Latakia carrying relief goods for the earthquake victimsPakistan Navy ship PNS reached the Syrian port of Latakia carrying relief goods for the earthquake victims. Relief supplies include tents, blankets, rations and warm clothes for the victims.On arrival at the Syrian port, the ship was warmly welcomed by the governor of Latakia, the Pakistani ambassador and other senior civil and military officials of Syria. PNS is the second ship of Pakistan Navy to reach Syria with relief supplies. Pakistan Navy's first ship, PNS Nasr, has completed delivery of relief supplies to Syria. The nation of Pakistan stands with the people of Turkey and Syria in this hour of trouble.Editor: Raja Kamran
Reqo Diq is a turning point in mining sector and development of Balochistan
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Reqo Diq is a turning point in mining sector and development of Balochistan

Reqo Diq is a turning point in mining sector and development of Balochistan"Reqo Diq is a turning point not only in mining sector of Pakistan but most importantly from development perspective of Balochistan", remarked Dr Musadik Malik.Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik held a meeting with a delegation of Barrick Gold Corporation, led by its president and CEO Mark Bristow. Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms. Leslie Scanlon was also in company.Dr. Musadik appreciated the steps taken for indigenization and skills development with 70% local empolyment. He expressed high hopes in the leadership of Barrick Gold for upholding the highest standards of environmental protection and sustainable development.Mr Mark Bristow expressed his corporation's resolve ...
Responding to media queries regarding invitation to attend the Second Summit for Democracy, the Spokesperson made the following remarks
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Responding to media queries regarding invitation to attend the Second Summit for Democracy, the Spokesperson made the following remarks

Responding to media queries regarding invitation to attend the Second Summit for Democracy, the Spokesperson made the following remarks“We are thankful to the United States and the co-host countries for inviting Pakistan to attend the Second Summit for Democracy being held on 29-30 March 2023.As a vibrant democracy, the people of Pakistan are deeply committed to democratic values and generations of Pakistanis time after time have upheld their faith in democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms. This month, the nation is celebrating the 50thanniversary of the 1973 Constitution that is the fountain of democratic polity in Pakistan.We value our friendship with the United States. Under this Biden Administration, this relationship has widened and expanded substantially. We r...
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the CabinetFederal Minister for Power Mr. Khurram Dastgir Khan, Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmud, Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, Minister of State for Petroleum Mr. Musadik Masood Malik, Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi MNA/Ex-PM, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha, SAPM on Government Effectiveness Dr. Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan, Coordinator to the PM on Economy Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani , Coordinator to PM on Commerce & Industry Rana Ihsan Afzal, Federal Secretaries and other senior officers attended the meeting.The ECC considered...