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Chief of General Staff, Turkish Armed Forces, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu

18Apr

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Chief of General Staff, Turkish Armed Forces, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu

Chief of General Staff, Turkish Armed Forces, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber SidhuDuring his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad today, General Metin Gürak, Chief of General Staff, Turkish Armed Forces, paid a visit to Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff. The goal of the discussions between the two dignitaries was to strengthen professional collaboration in the field of contemporary military technologies and training by exploring a number of topics of mutual interest.General Metin Gürak praised the strides the Pakistan Air Force has achieved in building a strong domestic aviation sector. The dignitary in attendance conveyed his intention to strengthen the current mutual industrial cooperation with NASTP. The dignitary also went to s...

Prime Minister of Pakistan and European Union Ambassador met today

18Apr

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Prime Minister of Pakistan and European Union Ambassador met today

Prime Minister of Pakistan and European Union Ambassador met todayThe Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and European Union Ambassador Riina Kionka met today. In addition to expressing gratitude for the EU leaders' congratulations on his reelection, the prime minister said he was looking forward to close collaboration with the organisation. According to him, Pakistan and the EU have amicable and cordial relations. He also expressed pleasure with the institutional processes that are in place and meet frequently to discuss ways to improve collaboration. The Prime Minister specifically expressed gratitude for the EU's ongoing assistance to Pakistan under the GSP Plus programme, which has been extended through 2027.Additionally, he conveyed Pakistan's desire to interact positively with t...

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and His Excellency General Metin Gürak, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, met at GHQ

18Apr

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and His Excellency General Metin Gürak, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, met at GHQ

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and His Excellency General Metin Gürak, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, met at GHQGeneral Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and His Excellency General Metin Gürak, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, met at GHQ today. The conversation covered a wide range of subjects of common interest, including defence, training, and programmes designed to support peace and security in the area. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing defence cooperation and praised the strong bilateral connection between their countries.COAS emphasised how important it is to advance the military collaboration that already exists between their armed services. The dignitary in town praised Pakistan's efforts to promote peace ...

Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky

17Apr

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Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky

Today, Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky. Reflecting the friendly relations between Pakistan and the Czech Republic, the two Foreign Ministers reiterated their determination to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of interest. Foreign Minister Dar stated that next year will mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Czech Republic, and emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education and people-to-people communication. The two foreign ministers agreed to develop cooperation and dialogue on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Editor: Kamran Raja

Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPR

17Apr

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Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPR

Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPRSecurity personnel in the general vicinity of Spinkai, Ghulam Khan of North Waziristan District, discovered the movement of seven terrorists on April 16, 2024, as they attempted to cross the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. All seven areas were sent to hell when the infiltrators were successfully cornered and engaged in a fierce firefight. The terrorists who were slain also had a significant amount of guns, ammo, and explosives found on them.Pakistan has continuously requested that the Afghan government in transition provide efficient border administration on their end. It is required of the Interim Afghan Government to carry out its duties and prohibit terrorists from using Afghan territory to carry out further acts of terrorism ag...

Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAID

17Apr

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Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAID

Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAIDThe Pakistan Climate Financing Activity, a four-year, up to $10 million project targeted at enhancing sustainability and climate resilience in Pakistan, was introduced today by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Pakistan. This programme, which is funded by USAID, demonstrates the government of the United States' unwavering commitment to promote prudent use of natural resources and address climate change. It is a big step in the right direction towards achieving the goals set forth in the context of the U.S.-Pakistan "Green Alliance".Pakistan's shift to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy will be aided by the USAID Pakistan Climate Financing Activity. The programme seeks to mobilise ...

Saudi Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan

14Apr

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Saudi Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan

Saudi Foreign Minister's visit to PakistanFrom April 15–16, 2024, Pakistan will host a high-level Saudi delegation led by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the country's foreign minister. Leading representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Saudi Fund for General Investments are among the delegation's members, which also includes Saudi Minister of Water and Agriculture Eng Abdul Rahman Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Deputy Minister of Investment Badr AlBadr, Head of the Saudi Special Committee Mohammad Mazyed Al Towaijri.The primary purpose of the visit is to accelerate the implementation of the agreement struck during the recent meeting in Makkah Al Mukarramah between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif an...

China will continue to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis in the Middle East

12Apr

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China will continue to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis in the Middle East

China will continue to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis in the Middle East on its own initiative and play a role in resolving problems, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning. The Chinese side calls on all parties to the ongoing conflict in Gaza to immediately cease hostilities. Mao Ning made these comments at a regular press conference held on Thursday between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.During the telephone conversation, Mao emphasized that China strongly condemned the attack on Iran's embassy in Syria, that the security of foreign institutions would not be endangered, and that the sovereignty of Iran and Syria should be respected. Mao added that this phase of escalation was the last manifestation of the conf...

A Blast occurred in Khuzdar District, Balochistan

7Apr

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A Blast occurred in Khuzdar District, Balochistan

A Blast occurred in Khuzdar District, BalochistanAn explosion has occurred at Umar Farooq Chowk in Khuzdar area of Balochistan.As a result of the explosion, 3 person died while 10 were injured. A child is also among the injured in the explosion. The injured were shifted to the hospital.The forces surrounded the area and started the operation.Editor: Raja Kamran

India’s arms build-up & rights situation in J&K a threat to regional peace: Pakistan

2Apr

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India’s arms build-up & rights situation in J&K a threat to regional peace: Pakistan

April 02, 2024, New York: Pakistan has stated that grave human rights situation in IIOK, massive arms build-up by India, its aggressive war posturing & war-fighting doctrines directly impact regional & global peace in South Asia & thus are completely relevant to the work of the UN Disarmament Commission. Gul Qaiser Sarwani, Counsellor at the Permament Mission of Pakistan to the UN, stated this in his right of reply to India’s comments. He asserted Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognized disputed territory and is not, by any means, a so-called “integral part of India.Pakistan has stated that grave human rights situation in Jammu & Kashmir, massive arms build-up by India, its aggressive war posturing & war-fighting doctrines directly impact regional & g...