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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...

AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER REFLECTS ON RELATIONS WITH PAKISTAN ON AUSTRALIA DAY The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins reflects on relations with Pakistan on Australia Day. In his Australia Day messages. Australia Day (today) is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the relationship between our two great countries. In my seven months travelling around Pakistan, I’ve learned more about Australian cricketers than I did while in Australia! But it has also allowed me to experience the depth of talent – of both men and women that exists here in Pakistan. My job is all about people. I’ve come to appreciate the amazing diversity across the many communities in Pakistan. But this diversity comes with a warmth and generosity that is unique to this country. We have a long his...

U.S. Embassy funded Improving Rule of Law in Balochistan program successfully executed by UNODCU.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome today joined United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) Representative Jeremy Milsom and Balochistan Police Inspector General Abdul Khalique Sheikh to celebrate the successful completion of a $4,578,696 Improving Rule of Law Program in Balochistan, funded by the U.S. Embassy and executed by UNODC. The five-year program commenced in February 2017 and concluded in December 2022. A closing ceremony was held in Islamabad to celebrate the journey and achievements of this important intervention. In his remarks Ambassador Blome said “Today we recognize the completion of a six-year effort between the United States, Balochistan, and UNODC.  In 2017 the...