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Pakistan and China Commence 70th Anniversary Celebrations

2Mar

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Pakistan and China Commence 70th Anniversary Celebrations

By Kamran Raja Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in an impressive ceremony today, formally commenced activities to celebrate 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China. The virtual ceremony was simultaneously held in Islamabad and Beijing and was attended by high-ranking officials from both sides. Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that, “we pay tribute to the Chinese leadership which has done an incredible job in changing the lives and destiny of its people. We believe that President Xi Jinping’s leadership, at a momentous history, has greatly helped Chinese nation achieve its national aspirations”. Foreign Minister added that, “successive g...

IF OUR SOVEREIGNTY IS CHALLENGED, OUR RESPONSE WOULD ALWAYS BE SWIFT AND RESOLUTE: AIR CHIEF

27Feb

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IF OUR SOVEREIGNTY IS CHALLENGED, OUR RESPONSE WOULD ALWAYS BE SWIFT AND RESOLUTE: AIR CHIEF

By Kamran Raja“We want to live in peace but if our sovereignty is challenged, our response would always be Swift and Resolute as it was on 27 February, 2019” said the Air Chief while addressing a ceremony held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad to commemorate the second anniversary of PAF’s resounding victory in “Operation Swift Retort”.Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest at the occasion.Addressing the audience, the Air Chief further said, “PAF maintained its Operational Readiness to deter aggression, despite the challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic. He further said, “Pakistan is confronted with varied challenges including a Hybrid War, which demands our enhanced commitment and vigilance. PAF endeavours to augment its ca...

PAF CELEBERATES GOLDEN JUBILEE OF MIRAGE AIRCRAFT IN PAKISTAN AIR FORCE

25Feb

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PAF CELEBERATES GOLDEN JUBILEE OF MIRAGE AIRCRAFT IN PAKISTAN AIR FORCE

By kamran RajaTo commemorate 50 years of service by Mirage Aircraft in Pakistan Air Force and pay accolades to No 22 Operational Conversion Unit and No 27 Tactical Attack Sqn for their meritorious services in war time role.To celebrate “50 Years of Mirage in PAF” and award of Color to two operational Sqaudrons, a graceful ceremony was held at an Operational Base of Pakistan Air Force.Dr Arif Alvi, President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was also present at the occasion.Addressing the audience the Air Chief said, “I acknowledge the vision of our predecessors for keeping the aircraft abreast to meet challenges of modern warfare through up-gradation”. He furthe...

PM’s aide Malik Amin calls for innovative solutions for waste collection, recycling

21Feb

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PM’s aide Malik Amin calls for innovative solutions for waste collection, recycling

By Raja kamranPrime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, has called upon the plastic producers to play their part in managing the menace of plastic waste in sustainable manner, which is playing havoc with environment and public health.Addressing as a keynote speaker at a high-level National Consultative Policy Dialogue on Plastic Waste Management here on Sunday, he emphsised that the incumbent government is very much committed to tackling the growing environmental menace of plastic waste and has taken several policy and legal measures in this regard under the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision for Clean Green Pakistan and sustainable consumption and production initiatives for achieving environmentally-sound sustainable development.Yet, these efforts...

LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF T-054 A/P FRIGATE FOR PAKISTAN NAVY HELD IN CHINA

30Jan

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LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF T-054 A/P FRIGATE FOR PAKISTAN NAVY HELD IN CHINA

By Raja kamranThe launching ceremony of 2nd ship of Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy, was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China. The ceremony was graced by Commodore Azfar Humayun (Chief Naval Overseer, China) as Chief Guest.While addressing the ceremony, CNO highlighted that induction of these warships will significantly enhance Pakistan’s maritime defence and deterrence capabilities. He also acknowledged the commitment, hard work and timely completion of this important milestone project by M/s CSTC and HZ Shipyard, Shanghai despite ongoing global pandemic.Type-054 Frigates will be one of the most technologically advanced surface platforms of Pakistan Navy Fleet, fitted with latest surface, subsurface and anti-air weapon systems. The ships will b...

DEBRIEF OF PAKISTAN NAVY’S OPERATIONAL EXERCISE RIBAT-2021 HELD AT KARACHI

29Jan

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DEBRIEF OF PAKISTAN NAVY’S OPERATIONAL EXERCISE RIBAT-2021 HELD AT KARACHI

By Raja kamranThe debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s Operational Exercise RIBAT-21 was held at Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.Speaking on the occasion, the Admiral emphasized on the perpetual readiness of Pakistan Navy fighting units and underscored the importance of joint operational exercises to afford desired level of training. The Admiral also expressed his satisfaction on the conduct of joint operations with Pakistan Air Force to achieve highest level of synergy between the Services.The Chief of the Naval Staff during interaction with officers and men appreciated their morale, level of preparedness and resolve to defend maritime frontiers of the country. He emphasized that Pakistan is a peace-loving n...

NA SPEAKER AND CHAIRMAN NPC CHINA AGREE ON FORMATION OF JOINT PARLIAMENTARY BODY TO OVERSEE CPEC

27Jan

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NA SPEAKER AND CHAIRMAN NPC CHINA AGREE ON FORMATION OF JOINT PARLIAMENTARY BODY TO OVERSEE CPEC

By Raja kamranSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Chairman National Peoples Congress of China have agreed for formation of a joint Parliamentary Committee comprising of members from Pakistani Parliament and National People’s Congress for effective oversight of CPEC. They were of the opinion that enhanced economic cooperation would give impetus to the existing bilateral relations through parliamentary and economic cooperation. The Speaker Asad Qaiser was talking to Li Zhanshu in a Virtual meeting held today. Both the Presiding Officers directed their respective Secretariats to take necessary steps for constitution of Joint a parliamentary Committee.During the meeting Speaker Asad Qaiser was accompanied by Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri, Chairman CPEC committee Sher Ali Arb...

PRESIDENT AWARDS TROPHIES AND MEDALS DURING PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY AT NALTAR

24Jan

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PRESIDENT AWARDS TROPHIES AND MEDALS DURING PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY AT NALTAR

By Raja kamranPrize distribution ceremony of 28th National Alpine Ski Championship, 3rd Ice Hockey Championship, 4th Snowboarding Cup, 15th Shah Khan Alpine Ski Cup and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Ski Cup was held at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar today. President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi was the chief guest at the occasion.Addressing the ceremony, the President of Pakistan said that terrorism had been eliminated owing to the cooperation between public and Pakistan Armed Forces which was now opening up tourism opportunities in the country. After restoration of peace in the area, the picturesque Gilgit Baltistan attracted around two million local and foreign tourists last year. He appreciated the efforts of PAF and WSFP for the promotion of Winter sports in Pakistan. He also c...

WELDING CEREMONY OF 3rd MILGEM CLASS CORVETTE FOR PAKISTAN NAVY HELD AT TURKEY

24Jan

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WELDING CEREMONY OF 3rd MILGEM CLASS CORVETTE FOR PAKISTAN NAVY HELD AT TURKEY

By Raja KamranWelding Ceremony of third ship of MILGEM class corvettes for Pakistan Navy held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY), Turkey. President of Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey, H.E Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi graced the occasion and jointly kicked off the project by performing the block welding.While addressing the ceremony, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted deep rooted relationships between the two strategically aligned nations. He underscored the defense collaboration for construction of MILGEM class warships as major milestone in Pak-Turkey defense ties. The President also underlined the Strategic Economic Framework signed between the two countries as step to enhance bilateral ties and reaffirmed Turkey's support in...

GILGIT BALTISTAN SCOUTS CLINCH 28TH NATIONAL ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIP

24Jan

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GILGIT BALTISTAN SCOUTS CLINCH 28TH NATIONAL ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIP

By Raja KamranGilgit Baltistan Scouts clinched the 28th National Alpine Ski Championship in the ongoing winter sports events held at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar, Pakistan’s two time winter Olympian Mohammad Karim of Pakistan Air Force won gold medals in both Slalom and Giant Slalom categories, but could not secure the coveted trophy for his team as remaining four medals were claimed by the skiers of Gilgit Baltistan Scouts. Mir Nawaz of Gilgit Baltistan Scouts got silver medal in both categories while his teammates Zahid Abbas earned Bronze medal in Slalom and Waqar Junior in Giant Slalom category.Meanwhile, Gilgit Baltistan Ski Association won the Ice Speed Skating Championship. The Gold and Silver medal were won by Israr Ahamd and Basharat of Gilgit Baltistan Ski Association, earning ...