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Round Table talk between Pakistan and the IMF will begin todayAccording to the sources, the ninth economic review will be discussed in the talks, the situation after the flood and the economic goals will be reviewed, a briefing will be given on the tax revenue and exchange rate, if the talks are successful, Pakistan will get one billion ten crores. There is a possibility of getting dollars.The IMF review mission will stay in Pakistan for 10 days, in the first phase there will be technical level talks for 3 days, the policy level talks with the IMF will continue till January 9.Pakistan's economic performance from July to December 2022 will be informed, a briefing will also be given on the losses and expenses caused by floods.Editor: Raja kamran

Cowardly attacks can't waver nation's resolve against terrorism: PMPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said the cowardly terror attacks could not weaken the resolve of the nation against terrorism, and the miscreants and their facilitators involved in attacks on innocent citizens would be punished for their heinous crimes.He was speaking during his visit to Peshawar after the deadly blast at the mosque of Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines during Zuhr prayers.Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir received the prime minister on his arrival. He was accompanied by Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb.On the occasion, the Corps Commander Peshawar briefed the prime minist...

Opening ceremony of Pakistan - Turkiye Joint Exercise "ATTATURK-XII 2023" was held today at Tarbella.Opening ceremony of Pakistan - Turkiye Joint Exercise "ATTATURK-XII 2023" was held today at Tarbella. National anthems of both the countries were played at the start of the ceremony. Troops from Turkish special force and Pakistan Special Services Group ( SSG) are participating in exercise.Two weeks long exercise aims at enhancing counter terrorism techniques . The exercise will focus on compound clearance, cave clearance, sniper training, counter Improvised Explosive Devices(IED) training and combat medical care . The joint exercise will enhance and further strengthen military ties between the countries and share Pakistan Army's experience in war against terrorism.Editor: ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping will inaugurate Gwadar’s strategic airport during his upcoming visit to Pakistan as the port city is the future business hub, announced Balochistan’s former caretaker chief minister and prominent businessman Alauddin Marri.During a visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Marri said that the coastal areas of Balochistan including Gwadar, Turbat and Makran had not yet been connected with the national grid but soon 100 megawatts of electricity would be supplied to those areas from Iran.He pointed out that the strategic facilities of Gwadar were offering huge business opportunities to both local and foreign investors in many sectors which included different services, fisheries, petrochemical, tourism, trade logistics, oil storage, refi...

PAKISTAN NAVY SHIPS VISITED OMAN AND IRAN DURING OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENTPakistan Navy Flotilla comprising PNS RAHNAWARD & RASADGAR along with PN Submarine HASHMAT port-called Muscat, Oman and Bandar Abbas, Iran during overseas deployment.On arrival at host countries ports, Pakistan Navy ships were warmly welcomed by representatives of Pakistani embassies and officials of host navies. The Mission Commander along with Commanding Officers of ships called on naval leadership of both countries. During the interactions, matters of mutual interest and cooperation in maritime security, ship building capability of Pakistan, training opportunities in PN including sea training were discussed. Mission Commander conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Ni...

Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s attack on the city and camp of Jenin in the State of PalestinePakistan strongly condemns Israel’s brutal attack on the city and camp of Jenin in the State of Palestine, killing several innocent Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and injuring at least 20 others. Pakistan denounces the spate of reprehensible, cold blooded and murderous attacks that have already killed thirty (30) Palestinians this month.Pakistan calls upon the international community to assume its responsibility in bringing these illegal incursions and actions by the Israeli occupation forces to a halt and ensuring adequate protection of the human rights of the Palestinian people.Pakistan reiterates its strong and unwavering support tothe legitimate struggle of the P...