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 The annual fleet efficiency parade of Pakistan Navy for the year 2022 was held in KarachiChief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi was the chief guest of the ceremony. The Naval Chief expressed satisfaction over the operational preparations of the Pakistan Navy Fleet. Pakistan Navy plays a very important role in maritime security in the region, security of Gwadar Port and CPEC.Pakistan Navy is fully capable of giving a toothless response to any aggression of the enemy. Tracking enemy submarines is a testament to the high professionalism of Pakistan Navy. The Pakistan Navy chief appreciated the spirit of the fleet units and officers in performing their duties. The Chief Guest awarded honorary shields to the best performing units.Editor: Raja Kamran

Pakistan tightens screening for new COVID-19 variant at AirportsPakistan tightens screening for new COVID-19 variant at airports. There is a Risk of new variant of virus. Decision to increase screening at airports. Pakistan has decided to increase surveillance at airports in view of the fear of the spread of a new type of Corona virus. Border Health Services has issued a letter to the CAA on the emergence of new types of Corona in different countries. Border Health Services has decided to tighten the screening process at all airports to prevent the spread of Corona. Authorities have been directed to ensure that people arriving from other countries pass through thermal scanners at airports across Pakistan amid fears of an outbreak of new variants of the Covid-19.Border Health Serv...

   Joint operations between Islamabad Capital Police and Pakistan Customs to prevent smugglingChief Collector Customs Muhammad Imran Mohmand and Collector Customs Islamabad Hasan Saqib meeting with IG Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan. A system of joint checking will be devised. Action will be taken against non-custom luxury vehicles. The seized vehicles will be handed over to customs. Action will be taken against those who hoard goods without paying customs duty.Editor: Raja Kamran

Relations with India cannot return to normal without resolving the Kashmir issue, PakistanThe incident of Indian missile firing in Pakistan was a proof of extreme irresponsibility, Foreign Office. Pakistan says that Pakistan's stand on the issue of relations with India is clear, relations with India cannot return to normal without resolving the Kashmir issue. In her weekly briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that 2022 has proved to be very dynamic in terms of Pakistan's foreign policy, after the Corona restrictions, there were high-level contacts between Pakistan and friendly countries, and Pakistan's most The major achievement was to come out of FATF gray list, Pakistan came out of FATF gray list after 52 months of strict scrutiny. The spokesp...

Chinese Consul General Mr. Li Bijian met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali ShahA very comprehensive discussion was held on Thar Coal Energy Projects in the meeting. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said China's cooperation has proved to be a milestone in the production of electricity from Thar Coal.He said Chinese companies are increasing electricity production in Thar which is the solution to the country's energy crisis is in Thar.Editor: Raja Kamran 

Federal Minister for Climate Change Ms. Sherry Rehman met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.Federal Minister for Climate Change Ms. Sherry Rehman met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. The Federal Minister briefed the Prime Minister regarding the preparations for Climate Resilient Pakistan to be held in Geneva next month.In the meeting, the Federal Ministry of Climate Change issues were also discussed.Editor: Raja Kamran

A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) arrived to meet Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz AshrafA delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) arrived to meet Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf to resolve the dispute over the acceptance of resignations. PTI insists that all resignations should be accepted simultaneously. Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has bluntly said that he will not accept the resignation of Tehreek-e-Insaf members in haste.He says that each member of PTI will have to come separately to accept the resignation. Raja Pervez Ashraf claims that some members have requested him not to accept the resignation, however, he cannot tell the names of these members.Editor: Raja Kamran

The first rains of winter in most parts of the country increased the cold.The cold wave continues across the country, the first rain of winter has increased in Lahore, Sahiwal, Okara, Jhang, Shurkot, while clouds have also fallen in different areas of Balochistan including Quetta, Ziarat Pashin. In various cities of Punjab including Lahore, Sahiwal, Okara, Jhang, Nankana Sahib, Shurkot, Attock, Borewala, Sheikhupura, Mian Chanun, Kasur and Sangla Hill, the intensity of winter increased due to the first light rain of winter. On the other hand, in different places of Balochistan including Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Dera Bugti, the cold has increased due to light rain. The meteorological department has also predicted rain in Islamabad, Guliyat and other cities. On the other side, due to th...

 A delegation of M/s Prime Road Alternative Co. Ltd. (Thailand) visited Punjab Board of Investment and Trade to explore opportunities of renewable energy sector in PunjabA delegation of M/s Prime Road Alternative Co. Ltd. (Thailand) visited Punjab Board of Investment and Trade to explore opportunities of renewable energy sector in Punjab. Mr. Bilal Bashir, Company Advisor and Representative Pakistan of M/s Prime Road Alternative Co.Ltd. (Thailand) visited BIT to explore opportunities of renewable energy sector especially in solar and waste to energy in Punjab. The company is listed in "Stock Exchange of Thailand" and has vast experience of solar power projects in Thailand, Japan, Taiwan and Cambodia etc. Head of China & South East Desk, Mr. Sohail Qadri elaborate...

Melody Queen paid tribute on death anniversaryA musical evening titled “Sada Hoon Apnay Pyar Ki” was held today to pay tribute to Melody Queen Noor Jahan on her death anniversary under the management of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). Renowned singers Sitara Younas, Bano Rehmat and Gulshan Jahan presented famous songs and ghazals of Madam Noor Jahan including ‘niyat e shoq bhar na jae kahi , pyar naluoon pyaray sajna ’ ‘tarana ’, and ‘Gaey gi dunya geet mery’ while Ustad Raees Ahmed was give a violin performance. “Personalities like Noor Jahan are born in centuries and Pakistani film industry is blessed to have the name of these personalities connected to it. Such artists are the academy of performing arts within themselves and no one can replace them,” said Ayub Jamali, ...