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The forty-first (41st) meeting of the National Security Council was held at the Prime Minister House under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shahbaz SharifThe forty-first (41) meeting of the National Security Council was held on Friday at the Prime Minister's House. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over the meeting in which federal ministers, chairman, joint chief of staff committee, service chiefs and senior officials of related institutions participated.The meeting was held in continuation of the National Security Committee meeting held after the terrorist attack on January 2, 2023 in Kupshawar Police Lines.At the beginning of the meeting, tributes were paid to the martyrs of the Gyari sector tragedy on 7th April 2012.The meeting emphasized on comprehensive natio...

A successful Intelligence Operation, Lead Intelligence Agency successfully apprehended a High Value Target (HVT) Gulzar Imam alias ShambayIn a high profile and a successful Intelligence Operation, Lead Intelligence Agency successfully apprehended a High Value Target (HVT) Gulzar Imam alias Shambay. He has been a hardcore militant as well as founder and leader of the banned outfit Baloch National Army (BNA) which came into being after amalgamation of Baloch Republican Army (BRA) and United Baloch Army (UBA). BNA had been responsible for dozens of violent terrorist attacks in Pakistan including attacks on Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) Installations in Panjgur and Noshki. Gulzar Imam also remained as deputy to Brahamdagh Bugti in Baloch Republican Army (BRA) till 2018. Gulzar Imam was...

Punjab Governor welcomes reopening of Khunjerab Pass for tradeThe delegation of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universal Gas Distribution Company Ghiyas Abdullah Pracha along with Managing Director (MD) of Chinese Ceramics Company Mr. Arun met Governor Punjab Balighur Rahman. Discussion regarding the important role and importance of Chinese investment and cooperation in the energy sector in Pakistan. Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman said that the supply of gas to the industry by the private gas company is a revolutionary initiative of the government which will develop the local industry.Guaranteed supply of private gas in Punjab at a reasonable price throughout the year will end the gas problems faced by the province, which will develop the industry of Punjab. The supply of ...

Chairman NDMA emphasized development of models & projectionsChairman NDMA emphasized development of models & projections for a near-probabilistic approach to enhance preparedness for potential hybrid disasters. This would streamline relief operations through localized research and need assessments to cater local needs effectively.NDMA Holds Summer Contingencies Coord Conf with key Stakeholders. Chairman NDMA, Lt General Inam Haider Malik presided the meeting & outlined the key discussion areas. The Conference was organized with a proactive approach to foster co-ordination among all stakeholders.Editor: Raja Kamran

Donald Blome, Ambassador of the United States of America to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Finance Minister Senator welcomed H.E. Mr. Donald Blome and shared deep rooted historic and durable bilateral relations with the United States on economic and trade fronts.The Finance Minister briefed the envoy about the economic outlook of the country and the challenges being faced by the country. He further shared the pragmatic policy decisions being taken by the government in order to arrest the economic decline and to steer the economy towards a positive trajectory leading to economic stability and growth.The Finance Minister also informed the envoy on the progress in talks held with the IMF and reiterated the commitment of the government to comp...

COAS visited forward areas along Line of Control (LOC) todayCOAS visited forward areas along Line of Control (LOC) today. COAS was briefed on the situation along the LOC and operational preparedness of the deployed formations. COAS met with officers and troops on the forward positions. He emphasised upon troops to extend all out support to the local population, remain steadfast and discharge duties with utmost sincerity and devotion. COAS appreciated officers and men for maintaining continued vigil, remarkable operational preparedness and high state of morale.He further said that Pakistan Army is resolved to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan against all kinds of threat and is determined to support just cause of Kashmiris and seeks resolution of Jammu an...

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal holds meeting ESCAP teamFederal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday held an interactive session with the Head of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division and team of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Thailand on Thursday. During the meeting, the UN officials briefed the Minister about the role of ESCAP in facilitating the member states in trade promotion and cooperation to learn from one another's experiences and good practices. The Planning Minister emphasised that political stability and continuity were paramount for reaping the dividends of any economic policy.The Minister thanked the members of UN-ESCAP, UNDP and representatives of the Thai Ministry of C...

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers meet for the first time after 7 yearsSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian met in China's capital Beijing. According to the foreign news agency, it is the first meeting between the officials of the two countries after 7 years. In the meeting, measures to reopen the embassies of Saudi Arabia and Iran were also discussed. According to media reports, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to make arrangements to reopen embassies and consulates. According to Chinese media, the Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers also met with the Chinese counterpart. A joint declaration was issued after the meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries.According to the joint statement, it was also ...

 Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy held at Naval Headquarters IslamabadCommand and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy held at Naval Headquarters Islamabad.  Admiral Mohammad Amjad Khan Niazi, Chief of Pakistan Navy, presided over the conference. During the conference, the maritime security situation of the region, the operational preparations of the Pakistan Navy and the training and welfare issues of the soldiers were reviewed. The Naval Chief was briefed on the ongoing and future plans of Pakistan Navy. The Naval Chief appreciated the provision of immediate aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.The Naval Chief expressed complete satisfaction over the operational preparations of the Pakistan Navy for the defense of the country's maritime borders.Editor...