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PAF CONTINGENT TAKES CHARGE OF THE GUARD DUTIES AT MAZAR-E-IQBALPakistan Day was celebrated at all PAF Bases and installations with traditional zeal and fervor. The day-long celebrations started with special prayers after Fajar for the solidarity, progress and prosperity of Pakistan and the Muslim World.To commemorate this auspicious day in a befitting manner a guard mounting and wreath laying ceremony was held at the mausoleum of great poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force took over guard duties from Satluj Rangers. The Chief Guest, Air Vice Marshal Syed Imran Majid Ali, Air Officer Commanding, PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha at the grave of Allama Iqbal on behalf of Chief of th...

Ambassador Masood Khan thanks US Congressman Bowman for introducing the resolution; efforts to strengthen Pak-US relations; acknowledging contributions of Pak-US communityFor the first time in the history of Pak-US relations, a landmark resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives today by Congressman Jamaal Bowman recognizing 23 March 2023 as ‘‘Pakistan Day’’ to “honor and celebrate the important role played by the Pakistani-American community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States.” “It is proper and desirable for the United States to recognize and pay tribute to those who foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of the United States,” stated the Resolution. “Pakistan Day p...

Funeral prayers of Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki Funeral prayers of Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki who embraced martyrdom during an encounter with hardcore terrorists in Angoor Adda, South Waziristan yesterday was performed at Race Course Rawalpindi today. Honourable President Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, Honourable Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, DG Inter Services Iintelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum and large number of serving and retired military officers & soldiers, government officials, Parliamentarians and public attended the funeral. The officer was buried at Army Graveyard with full military honours in...

FOUNDERS' DAY HELD AT PAF COLLEGE SARGODHAThe Annual Founders' Day 2023 was held at Pakistan Air Force College, Sargodha. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, was the Chief Guest at the occasion.In his address, the Chief Guest said, "PAF College Sargodha has a proud history and rich legacy, since its establishment in the year 1953. The College has been a nursery of hardcore professionals, infused with high values of integrity, sincerity, serving before self, devotion to duty and has produced the most acclaimed air warriors of PAF". He advised the students to be mindful of the great responsibility that rests on their shoulders and that they must take pride in the magnificent profession they aspire to join. The Air Chief further sa...

Zalmay Khalilzad Tweeted about Imran Khan and IMFThere are indications that Pakistan's parliament, which is controlled by the governing coalition, might well ask the Supreme Court to disqualify Imran Khan from running for election and even prohibit PTI in the next few days. The government appears to have decided to set up Imran Khan as Enemy No 1 of the State. Such steps will only deepen Pakistan's triple crises: political, economic, and security. Already, some countries have suspended planned investments. The IMF support remains doubtful.  If the steps mentioned take place, international support for Pakistan will decline further. Political polarization and violence will likely increase.I hope the Pakistani political leaders rise above destructive petty politics that undermine th...

 Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif will inaugurate historic projects in Sindh todayPrime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif will visit Tharparkar Sindh today. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif will inaugurate 1320 MW Shanghai Electric Thar and 330 MW Thal Nova Thar projects in Tharparkar today.11.24 billion low-cost electricity units will be generated annually from these Thar coal-fired projects.  With the inauguration of these projects built with a total direct investment of 3.53 billion dollars, the current production of electricity from Thar coal will increase to 3300 MW.In the last four years, these projects were put on hold.  On the instructions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the completion of these projects was made a top priority.Prime Minister will...

The US Ex-Ambassador Ms. Robin L. Raphel, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarThe US Ex-Ambassador Ms. Robin L. Raphel, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, at Finance Division, today. Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed Ms. Robin L. Raphel and shared deep rooted and strong bilateral relations with the United States on economic and trade fronts. The Finance Minister shared economic policies and priorities of the government to address the challenging economic and socio-economic development of the population. The two exchanged views on matters of mutual interest in the backdrop of Pak-US relations and further deepening the existing bilateral relations between the two countries.Ms. Robin L. ...

Terrorists opened fire on Police check post in general area Khutti, DI Khan District On night 20/21 March 2023, terrorists opened fire on Police check post in general area Khutti, DI Khan District. On receipt of the information, security forces immediately cordoned the area, blocking all possible escape routes. Fleeing terrorists were intercepted in general area Saggu, Dera Ismail Khan District. After intense exchange of fire, three terrorists were sent to hell. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists. However, during intense exchange of fire, Havaldar Muhammad Azhar Iqbal (age 42 years, resident of Lodhran), Naik Muhammad Asad (age 34 years, resident of Khanewal) and Sepoy Muhammad Essa (age 22 years, resident of South Waziristan) having fought gallantly, ...

U.S. Mobilizes Diaspora and Private Sector Resources for Flood-Affected CommunitiesUnited States Ambassador Donald Blome highlighted the valuable contributions of the U.S.-Pakistani diaspora and the private sector at a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) conference aimed at building back better for flood-affected communities in Pakistan. The U.S. government has pledged more than $200 million to date to support flood relief and recovery efforts, disaster resilience, and food security, while the U.S.-Pakistani diaspora has contributed about $42 million. During the conference, Ambassador Blome emphasized the longstanding U.S.-Pakistan partnership to advance Pakistan's economic growth and social and humanitarian causes. He highlighted the need for strengthening climate resil...

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan arrived at National Police Academy IslamabadCommandant National Police Academy AD Khawaja welcomed the Home Minister. IG Akbar Nasir Khan was also present on this occasion. Commandant National Police Academy gave a detailed briefing to the Home Minister regarding the Academy. The Home Minister inaugurated the new sports complex at the Academy on this occasion. Facilities of gymnasium, squash court and swimming pool have been provided in the sports complex for the officers under training.The Home Minister also laid the foundation stone of the technical and physical training area at the academy. Interior Minister said, The National Police Academy is a higher training institution for police officers. He has played an admirable role in providing ...