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Pakistan and China Reaffirm Their Resolve to Further Boost Bilateral Cooperation in Various Fields: Sanjrani Lauds China role for bringing peace in the regionPakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The need for collective efforts to promote peace, prosperity, and development in the region was emphasized by both sides during a meeting between Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and a three-member delegation of the Chinese Embassy, including Charge de’ Affaires Ms. Pang Chunxue, Ms. Bao Zhong, Political Counselor, and Ms. Dong Wenli, Third Secretary. The meeting also underlined the importance of enhancing cooperation in all fields, including Information Technology.Durin...

H.E Mr. Andrew Dagleish, Acting British High Commissioner called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarSAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Special Secretary Finance and other senior officers from Finance Division participated in the meeting.Finance Minister extended warm welcome to the Acting British High Commissioner and apprised of the overall economic outlook of the country. The Finance Minister briefed the envoy on pragmatic policies and programmes of the present government being taken in terms of revenue generation and bringing economic stability and growth.The two sides discussed the current macro-economic situation of the world as well as Pakistan. The Finance Minister also briefed the envoy on the progress in talks with the IMF.The Hig...

Statement of the Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate on the Recent Announcement of the United Nations Office in KabulThe United Nations Office in Kabul has issued a statement that the Islamic Emirate has imposed some restrictions on women workers, due to which the United Nations has suspended its activities and has called the Islamic Emirate responsible for all the consequences of the humanitarian situation. The Islamic Emirate does not want to create obstacles for the United Nations; rather, it wants to make it clear that this is an internal issue of Afghanistan, which does not create problem for anyone and should be respected by all sides.This decision does not mean that there is discrimination, or creates obstacles to the functions of the United Nations; on the contrary, consi...

Security Forces conducted an IBO in general area Nurar, Bannu District on reported presence of terroristsOn night 10/11 April, Security Forces conducted an IBO in general area Nurar, Bannu District on reported presence of terrorists. During conduct of the operation, fierce fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists. Resultantly, all three terrorists were sent to hell. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent citizens. Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate menace of terrorism from the area.

General Syed Asim Munir, COAS, visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT)General Syed Asim Munir, COAS, visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) on 11 April 2023. He was briefed about technical capabilities of HIT, progress of on-going projects, indigenization efforts and recently undertaken modernisation measures. COAS visited various factories of HIT and witnessed manufacturing, rebuild and upgradation of tanks, APCs, enhanced protection solutions, remote weapon systems and indigenous 155 mm Artillery gun barrels for Pak Army.COAS remarked that HIT is a hub of knowledge economy and R&D which is key to achieve self-reliance in defence production and contributes towards national exports and economy. COAS expressed his full confidence in capabilities of its personnel and appreciated the...

India’s Plans to Hold G-20 Meetings in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and KashmirPakistan expresses its strong indignation over India’s decision to hold the G-20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar on 22-24 May 2023. Scheduling of two other meetings of a consultative forum on youth affairs (Y-20) in Leh and Srinagar in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) is equally disconcerting.India’s irresponsible move is the latest in a series of self serving measures to perpetuate its illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir in sheer disregard of the UN Security Council resolutions and in violation of the principles of the UN Charter and international law. Pakistan vehemently condemns these moves.Such events cannot hide the reality of Jammu and Kashmir being an inte...

PM Shehbaz Sharif reflecting on his past one year in the office; since taking oath on April 11, 2022 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reflecting on his on year in office. He said in tweet " Today marks the completion of one year since I took oath as PM of a coalition government. This has been a time of massive challenges & difficulties. Here's my perspective on this year: The passage of No-Confidence Vote against Imran Niazi's government was unprecedented not because PDM came into power but because almost all of Pakistan's political forces came together to use the forum of Parliament to vote out an unpopular govt through constitutional means. The coming together of political parties with different manifestos for a common national cause represents a major step forward in the country's po...