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The Election Commission rejected the decision to remove Chaudhry Shujaat from the party presidencyThe Election Commission gave a reserved decision on the request to remove Chaudhry Shujaat from the presidency of Q-League. The Election Commission rejected the decision of the Central Working Committee. The decision states that the decision of the Central Working Committee has no legal status.The Election Commission has given a reserved decision on Chaudhry Shujaat's request. It should be noted that the Election Commission reserved its decision in August last year. Chaudhary Shujaat applied to Election Commission against his removal from the party presidency.It should be noted that a consultative meeting of the (Q) League was held in the Muslim League House, Davis Road, in which...

The development of Balochistan is the first priority of the government.  Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifThe Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the deprivations of Balochistan will be removed by providing economic development and equal opportunities to the youth.Acting Governor Balochistan Jan Muhammad Jamali and Senator Sana Jamali met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.In the meeting, the current political situation and ongoing development projects in Balochistan were discussed. Acting Governor Balochistan Jan Muhammad Jamali and Senator Sana Jamali paid tribute to the Prime Minister for the steps taken by the federal government for the development of Balochistan and orders to make Gwadar port more active.Editor: Raja Kamran

Rupee depreciation will help Pakistan get additional funds from IMF, FitchInternational credit rating agency Fitch says that rupee depreciation will help Pakistan get additional funds from the IMF.According to the Fitch Rating Agency, the continued fall in the value of the rupee will also have an impact on the economy of Pakistan.In this regard, Fitch Rating Agency says that the State Bank will increase the interest rate rapidly to prevent inflation.Editor: Raja Kamran

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...