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The government of Pakistan on appointed Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu as the new Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force as Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan is set to retire on Thursday. The incoming air chief hails from Sadh village in Punjab’s Gujrat district and is presently serving as Deputy Chief of Air Staff Admin at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad.Chief Babar Sidhu joined GD (Pilot) branch of the PAF in 1986 as a fighter pilot. He has also served in fighter squadrons, operational airbases and regional commands. He attended Combat Commanders School, Air War…

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held delegation-level talks with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Dr. Abdulaziz Kamilov. They exchanged views on improvement of economic cooperation, mutual support in international fora, regional connectivity and tourism promotion.Outlining the vision of “Naya Pakistan” centered around economic security, the Foreign Minister underlined the importance of shifting focus from geo-politics to geo-economics, to advance the goals of national economic development.The two Foreign Ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress achieved in advancing rail connectivity between the two countries and agreed on early completion of Trans-Afghan railway project. Foreign Minister Qureshi emphasized the importance of direct…

Embassy of Pakistan Niamey, is pleased to announce the arrival of Pakistan Navy Ship ‘NASR’ at Cotonou Port of Benin to deliver the gift of 1,000 Tons Rice for the brotherly people of Niger.Ambassador of Pakistan to Niger HE Ali Ahmed Sirohey and Defense Adviser based in Abuja accompanied the representatives of governments of Niger & Benin to welcome the vessel and would organise different events to mark the occasion.The Ambassdor praised Pakistan Navy for undertaking extraordinary ‘Gunboat Philanthropy’. The vessel has traversed 17,000 kms through the seas to deliver the gift committed by Foreign Minister HE Shah Mehmood Qureshi…

Pakistan strongly condemns the recent attacks launched by Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in particular the Houthi projectile that injured five citizens at a border village in Jazan region.These attacks not only interrupt the territorial integrity of the Kingdom but also compromises the lives of innocent people. Pakistan calls for their immediate cessation, as Pakistan conveyed strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia.Pakistan also calls on Houthi militia to stop its attacks on Ma’arib governorate in Yemen and also reiterated that our call for a comprehensive political solution to the conflict in Yemen through peaceful means.According to Saudi state-run…

The Ambassador of Japan called on President Alvi to share the festivity on the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito. H.E. MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan is offering his services as ambassador at Japan embassy in Islamabad, called on the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Arif Alvi, on 22nd February to share the festivity on the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito. His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito of Japan will turn 61 years old on 23rd February 2021.President Alvi and Ambassador MATSUDA agreed to continue to…

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the stagnant relations between Egypt and Pakistan for 10 years have been restored. According to media reports, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that after ten years, relations between Pakistan and Egypt have been restored. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood has said that after 9 years, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister is visiting Egypt.”I had a great meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi yesterday,” he said. He has expressed valuable sentiments for Pakistan. President Al-Sisi has appreciated the steps taken by Prime Minister Imran Khan for the Islamic world.”The Egyptian president expressed his…

Meeting of Federal Cabinet was headed the by Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad. The Cabinet expressed serious concerns over the report,in which Sindh Government released 32,000 tons of wheat which was 6 years old stock and unhealthy for human consumption. The Cabinet noted that Sindh did not release wheat on time for public need. Wheat and Sugar stock position with the Federal Government which resulted in artificial price hike and issues of hoarding, on one hand, and wastage of available wheat stock that could have been utilized for public good.The Cabinet was apprised about the updated status of actions…

The U.S. is trying to seize around 2 million barrels of what it thinks is Iranian oil, consistent with people conversant in the matter, in Washington’s latest plan to block the Islamic Republic’s energy exports. The crude is on board the Liberia-flagged Achilleas, which is sailing to the U.S. after the Department of Justice issued a seizure order, said the people, who asked to not be identified as they’re not authorized to talk to media.The order came before Joe Biden succeeded Donald Trump as U.S. president on Jan. 20, consistent with the people. Under Trump, Washington tightened sanctions on Iran in an attempt to halt its oil sales, end its nuclear activities and…

Prince Mohammed on Tuesday welcomed Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Qatar’s emir, to the summit with a warm hug as the Qatari leader made his first visit to the kingdom since the embargo was imposed. But analysts warned it will take time to heal the deep wounds opened by the gap. “You could say Qatar has won,” said Abdulkhaleq Abdullah, a Dubai-based professor of politics, even if the Saudi-UAE alliance will take some comfort from having shone a light on Qatar’s regional policies. “The cost of fighting was too high there is a realisation now that this is the black…

Minister for Industries and Commerce, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan H.E Mr Nisar Ahmad Faizi Ghoryani calls on Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi. The Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan His Excellency Mr. Nisar Ahmad called on Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Tuesday at the official office of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs in Islamabad.The focus of the discussion between the two ministers was related to bilateral trade and enhancing cooperation through the ports. Federal Minister Ali Zaidi informed Minister Nisar Ahmad about Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of improving relations…