Tag: The Pakistan Times

H.E Mr. Andrew Dalgleish, British Acting High Commissioner called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarH.E Mr. Andrew Dalgleish, British Acting High Commissioner called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today. The Finance Minister welcomed the British Acting High Commissioner and they exchanged views on matters of common interest including promoting mutual trade and investment between the two countries. Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar underscored that Pakistan had long historic ties with the United Kingdom and relations between the two countries needed to be further expended for the mutual benefits of the two sides. The Finance Minister briefed the envoy about economic challenges coupled wit...

Kalar Kahar bus accident14 people died, and more than 60 were injured in a bus accident near Kalar Kahar Motorway, Motorway Police. The bus was 49 seater and only 49 passengers were on board. Due to brake failure, the bus overturned after hitting the vehicles coming from the opposite direction. Two cars coming from the opposite direction and a Shahzoor pick-up were also hit, said a spokesman for the Motorway Police.DIG Motorway Muhammad Yusuf was present at the accident site and supervised the rescue operation. Due to the darkness, there was difficulty in the rescue operations. The bus was going from Islamabad to Lahore; Barati was riding in the bus, spokesman of the Motorway Police. The bus has been pulled out; one lane is closed while traffic is moving in two lanes.Motorway...

General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited KarachiGeneral Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Karachi, today. Honourable CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah and COAS were briefed about the Karachi Police Office (KPO) incident at Corps Headquarters. Thereafter they visited Karachi Police Office (KPO) where last night successful coordinated Counter Terrorism (CT) operation involving Pak Army Special Service Group (SSG), Pakistan Rangers Sindh & Sindh Police cleared the site while sending all terrorists to hell. Subsequently CM and COAS also visited Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre (JPMC) and met the injured soldiers of Police and Pakistan Rangers Sindh. They praised the bravery, morale and sacrifices of Army, Police and Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) in the line o...

Two Commodores of Pakistan Navy promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effectRear Admiral Khyber Zaman is a graduate of Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, UK and was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1994. He is a graduate of PAF Air War College, National Defence University, Islamabad and International College of Defence Studies China. The Flag Officer is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).Rear Admiral Shafquat Hussain Akhtar was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1994. The Flag Officer is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College, Naval War College, Turkiye, National Defence University, Islamabad and International College of Defence Studies China. The Admiral is a recipient of Sitara-i-lmtiaz (Military).Editor: R...

Prime Minister’s meeting with the President of the Republic of TürkiyePrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Presidential Complex in Ankara today. During their tete-a-tete as well as during the delegation level talks, the Prime Minister extended heartfelt condolences to President Erdogan and the Turkish nation on the tragic loss of thousands of precious lives and massive damage to the infrastructure as a result of devastating earthquakes that hit Türkiye on 6 February 2023. Recalling the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Türkiye, the Prime Minister said that the people of Pakistan felt the same pain and anguish as their Turkish brothers and sisters. The Prime Minister added that the people of Pakistan will not rest until the l...

AIR CHIEF AWARDS HI (M) TO DG BOMETEC ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANOn behalf of Government of Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force conferred Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon General Fan Jianjun, Director General Bureau of Military Equipment Technical Cooperation (BOMETEC), People’s Republic of China, during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. The award was conferred in recognition of his wholehearted efforts in enhancing bilateral military relations and the pivotal role played by General Fan in PAF's capability enhancement thus ensuring regional balance of power.The visiting dignitary called on the Air Chief in his office. During the meeting several key areas of mutual interest along with regional develop...

 NDMA organized Bilateral Dialogue on Disaster Management with US Army CenterMeteorological Department, Federal Flood Commission, SPARCO, WAPDA and other stakeholders participated in the conference. The dialogue between the NDMA and the USR Council continued for four days. In the joint meeting, the threats and solutions faced by Pakistan due to natural disasters were discussed.Experiences from the recent floods in Pakistan. Recommendations were also formulated on the basis. Pakistan and the US considered cooperation on weather early warning systems and public notification software. Both agreed to conduct joint mock exercises and trainings to deal with natural calamities.Sub-Editor: Ghufran Majeed

Visit of the Foreign Minister to Germany for Participation in Munich Security Conference and bilateral visits to Lithuania and HungaryForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake a visit to Germany to attend Munich Security Conference-2023 from 16-20 February. During his visit, he will participate in several events and engage with international media. He will also hold bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers from around the world. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs will also attend the Munich Security Conference.On the invitation of the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Foreign Minister will undertake a bilateral visit to Vilnius on 20-21 February. During the visit, MoU on establishment of Bilateral Political Consultations between the Government of Pakistan and Governme...

Opening Remarks for the Press Briefing by Spokesperson 16 February 2023Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is traveling to Türkiye today for a 2-day visit in a special gesture of solidarity and support with the people of Türkiye in the wake of the massive earthquake on 6 February 2023.In Ankara, the Prime Minister will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to personally convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of precious lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake. He will also reaffirm Pakistan’s solidarity to stand by our Turkish brothers and sisters during these difficult times and to continue all possible support to the ongoing relief efforts. The Prime Minister will also visit earthquake affected areas in Southern Tü...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a telephone call to Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of TurkiyeFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a telephone call to Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkiye, and offered his heartfelt condolences and sympathies on human and material losses in the deadly earthquake in Turkiye and extended all out relief support in this difficult time.  He further expressed the resolve of the Government and its people to stand with their Turkish brothers and sisters during these testing times.Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkiye expressed gratitude to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and admired G...