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Mohsin Naqvi pays glowing tribute to hero of the Battle of Lakshmipur Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP): On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has said that on August 8, Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed wrote a glorious chapter of bravery and courage with his precious blood, adding that he thwarted the enemy’s nefarious designs and brought honor to the national Flag.

The Interior Minister said the recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, a great soldier, struck the enemy deep within its own ranks. He highlighted that Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, while facing enemy bullets, led his battalion and set an everlasting example of courage. He stated that despite being wounded, he did not halt his advance and forced the enemy to retreat.

Mohsin Naqvi said that this great moment of unmatched valor will forever teach our future generations the lessons of resolve and bravery. He underscored that the nation salutes Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, who stood at the forefront and changed the course of the battle.

Interior Minister stated that the last words of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, “I have completed my mission, the enemy has fled,” remain today the battle cry of every soldier of the motherland.

He further emphasized that under the fearless command of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during the Pakistan–India war, these golden words resonated on every battlefield, compelling the enemy to suffer humiliation on every front. In the recent war, every soldier fought like Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, and by the grace of Almighty Allah, the nation was granted a remarkable victory, he added.

The Federal Minister concluded by saluting Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, who delivered a crushing response to the enemy, and said that this courageous nation will forever remember his eternal sacrifice.

Urumqi resumes fresh seafood imports from Pakistan after two-year pause

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BEIJING, Aug. 8 (APP):Urumqi Tianshan International Airport has received its first shipment of fresh seafood imports from Pakistan in two years, signaling the reopening of its designated inspection site for inbound aquatic products.
The 1,292-kilogram consignment—including black pomfret, prawns, hairtail, and grouper—arrived on China Southern Airlines flight CZ6008 from Islamabad. The shipment follows two months of coordination among importers, customs, and airport authorities.
Previously, seafood sold in Xinjiang was mainly transported from China’s coastal regions, adding time and cost. Direct air shipments now shorten transit times, helping preserve freshness and reduce expenses for importers.
Customs officials at Tianshan Airport facilitated rapid clearance by coordinating with stakeholders in advance, streamlining inspections, and ensuring compliance at all checkpoints, according to China Economic Net on Friday.
Pakistan’s deep-sea fisheries offer high-quality seafood that is increasingly popular with Chinese consumers. The reopening of Urumqi’s cold chain infrastructure marks a step forward in regional trade connectivity.
Xinjiang Airport Group plans to expand its capabilities by applying for official designation to import edible aquatic animals. Leveraging the airport’s extensive network across Asia, Europe, and Africa, it aims to bring fresh global products—such as cherries, lobsters, and salmon—directly to local consumers’ tables, according to the group.

CM orders acceleration of water supply projects in Gwadar

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QUETTA, Aug 8 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has directed the authorities to expedite the construction of all ongoing water supply projects in Gwadar, emphasizing the utilization of all available resources to ensure timely relief for the people.
The Balochistan government has initiated immediate and long-term measures to resolve the ongoing water crisis in Gwadar. In a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta, key officials discussed practical and sustainable solutions to tackle the acute water shortage affecting Gwadar and its surrounding areas.
The meeting was attended by Member of the Provincial Assembly from Gwadar, Maulana Hidayat Ur Rehman, Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Additional Chief Secretary (Development & Planning) Zahid Saleem, Principal Secretary Babar Khan, Secretary Finance Imran Zarkoon, Additional Secretary (Chief Minister’s Secretariat) Muhammad Faridun, CEO Quetta Electric Supply Company Syed Yousaf Sha and Secretary Public Health Engineering Muhammad Hashim Ghalzai.
Senior officials including Director General of Gwadar Port Authority Noor Baloch, DG of Gwadar Development Authority Moin-ur-Rehman, Commissioner Makran Division Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, and Deputy Commissioner Gwadar Hamood ur Rehman also joined the meeting via video link.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister was briefed on the ongoing water supply projects, challenges on the ground, and the current operational status of water desalination plant. The DG of Gwadar Port Authority informed the meeting that the desalination plant was running at limited capacity due to electricity shortages. However, starting today, the plant’s output is being increased to 300,000 gallons per day, with a goal of reaching 600,000 gallons daily within the next three days.
It was decided that the Gwadar Port Authority’s desalination plant would be run at full capacity and alternative energy sources would be utilized to keep the plant operational during power outages.
Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti issued strict directives to expedite the water supply operations from Shadi Kaur Dam and to complete the pipeline-based water supply projects within the next 15 days. “Water is a basic necessity of life, and any negligence or delay in addressing this issue is unacceptable,” he added.
He also announced the formation of a coordination committee, to be led by the Chairman of the Gwadar Port Authority. This committee will submit daily progress reports to the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Bugti emphasized that providing clean drinking water to the people of Gwadar was the top priority for the government. “This is not merely an administrative issue but a matter of basic human necessity. We will utilize all available resources to overcome the water scarcity in Gwadar,” he said.
He further added that emergency efforts were already underway to ensure the swift completion of all ongoing projects in the region.
Highlighting the issue of extended power outages due to disrupted electricity imports from Iran, the Chief Minister announced plans to raise the matter directly with the Prime Minister and the Power Division to seek a long-term solution.
Sarfraz Bugti directed all concerned departments to provide immediate relief to the residents of Gwadar and to ensure timely completion of all development projects. He also added that he would personally monitor the progress regarding the water supply situation in Gwadar.

MUET hosts literary and cultural competitions to celebrate Maraka-e-Haq, Independence Day

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HYDERABAD, Aug 08 (APP):As part of the “Marka-e-Haqq and Independence Day” celebrations that began on August 1, the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) Jamshoro through its Debating Society, organized various events including national songs, dramas, “bait bazi” (poetry contests) and speech competitions for male and female students.
According to the MUET spokesperson, speaking as the chief guest at the closing session, the Vice Chancellor of University of Sindh Dr. Khalil-ur-Rehman Khoumbhati said the celebrations at MUET provided students with valuable learning experiences. He noted that, following the directives of Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and the sindh higher education commission, Independence Day events have been taking place with great enthusiasm in all universities across the province since August 1.
Dr. Khoumbhati added that the war initiated by the enemy ended with Pakistan’s victory, and this year’s Independence Day festivities were being celebrated with renewed zeal to honor that success.
The ceremony was also attended by MUET Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Anil Kumar, Dean Dr. Abdul Sattar Larik, Registrar Lachhman Das Sootahar and other officials. Students who excelled in various competitions received prizes and shields on this occasion.

PSB clarifies misleading statement

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP):The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has taken notice of the statement circulating in the media from the wrestling coach and declared it contrary to the facts.
The wrestling coach had claimed in the media that the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) is not cooperating in wrestlers’ training for the Asian Youth Games 2025 preparations, said a press release.
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), terming the said statement baseless and misleading, has clarified that full cooperation is being provided for wrestlers’ training in preparation for the Asian Youth Games 2025.
Not only is the Pakistan Sports Board providing complete facilities for training, but it has also provided the facility of a foreign training camp for wrestlers in connection with the preparations for the Asian Youth Games 2025.
According to PSB, the Pakistan Wrestling Federation had requested a foreign training camp for 4 wrestlers and 1 coach in preparation for the Asian Youth Games 2025 and the Youth Olympic Games 2026.
The PSB approved this request and instructed the federation to provide the training plan inclusive dates of travel, training programme abroad, boarding and lodging arrangements, and other details so that immediate implementation could take place.
Furthermore, upon the federation’s request, the PSB issued in advance a total of Rs 7.55 million more than the requested Rs 6.60 million, for the camp (Cheque No. B-520058, dated 22 May 2025), so that the training camp could be held without delay.
The PSB clarified that, despite these concrete facts, creating the impression in the media that the institution is not cooperating is not only irresponsible but also tantamount to misleading the public and damaging the reputation of national sports. The federation should take serious notice of such irresponsible statements.

Rana Sanaullah congratulates Danish Elahi on the feat

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP):Pakistani athlete Danish Elahi has made the nation proud by setting a new Guinness World Record for completing the Boston Marathon in traditional Shalwar Kameez.
Elahi finished the race in 3 hours and 26 minutes, the fastest time ever recorded by an athlete in national attire, said a press release.
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, congratulated Danish Elahi and the nation on this remarkable achievement.
He said that champions like Elahi are a great asset to Pakistan and that the government is committed to developing sports in the country.
Sanaullah, who also holds the portfolio of the Ministry of the Inter Provincial Coordination, emphasized that the Prime Minister has given special instructions to take concrete steps for the development of sports, and the results are already visible.
Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, presented a commemorative souvenir to Danish Elahi, recognizing his outstanding achievement and efforts to promote a positive image of Pakistan globally.
Wani praised Elahi for raising the name of Pakistan internationally and said that the entire nation is proud of him.
Danish Elahi expressed his commitment to promoting sports in Pakistan and announced his support for the recently constructed paddle tennis courts at the Islamabad College for Girls (ICG). This initiative aims to attract youth towards sports and increase opportunities for them.
Elahi’s achievement not only highlights his hard work but is also an inspiration for budding athletes across Pakistan. His record-breaking feat has brought pride to the nation and showcased Pakistan’s potential on the global stage.

Workers’ remittances record $3.2b inflow in July 2025

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):The overseas workers’ remittances recorded an inflow of US$3.2 billion during July 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Friday.
In terms of growth, during the month under review, remittances increased by 7.4 percent on year on year basis.
Remittances inflows during July 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia (US$823.7 million), United Arab Emirates (US$665.2 million), United Kingdom (US$450.4 million) and United States of America (US$269.6 million), SBP added.

Dr. Allama Iqbal’s Allabad address laid foundation of Pakistan: Dr. Yunus Khan

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PESHAWAR, Aug 08 (APP): Chairman, Pakistan Studies Department at Islamia College Peshawar, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus Khan said that Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s historic address at Allabad in 1930 has laid the foundation of Pakistan.
“The Muslims in Indian subcontinent faced severe marginalization under British colonial rule following unsuccessful uprising of 1857 and found themselves increasingly sidelined as the colonial administration began favoring the Hindu majority,” he told APP here Friday.
Amidst these challenging times, he said visionary leaders such as Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Shah Waliullah, Mujaddid Alif Sani and later Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah rose to awaken the Muslim political consciousness.
He said the formation of the All-India Muslim League (AIML) on December 30, 1906, in Dhaka marked the beginning of organized political struggle by Muslims for their rights. “The entry of Quaid-e-Azam into the League in 1913, followed by his famous Fourteen Points in 1929 in response to the Nehru Report, played a crucial role in safeguarding Muslim political rights and representation in British India,” he said.
However, it was the historic address of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal at Allahabad on December 29, 1930, that marked a turning point in the ideological struggle for a separate Muslim homeland in subcontinent.
Speaking at the 25th session of the All-India Muslim League, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the philosopher-poet and political thinker, presented a clear and visionary concept of a separate state for Muslims in northwestern India.
“Muslims are a nation,” Dr Iqbal declared, “by every right to be called a nation according to any definition of a nation.”
“Dr Iqbal emphasized that Muslims were not merely a religious group, but a separate nation with their own cultural, religious, and historical identity. He proposed the creation of a separate Muslim state in northwestern India, encompassing Punjab, Sindh, the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), and Balochistan,” he explained.
Dr. Younas added that Dr Iqbal feared that under a Hindu-majority rule, Muslims would be politically, culturally, and religiously oppressed. He called for Muslim autonomy not merely for political purposes but to preserve Islamic values, civilization and achieve freedom.
Inspired by Dr Iqbal’s vision, the All India Muslim League intensified its political movement under Quaid-e-Azam’s leadership. A decade later, this vision materialized into a concrete political demand in the form of the Pakistan Resolution, passed at the historic session of the Muslim League at Iqbal Park, Lahore, on March 23, 1940.
The resolution declared that no constitutional arrangement would be acceptable unless Muslim-majority areas were grouped into independent states with full autonomy and sovereignty.
It laid the foundation for the future map of Pakistan, encompassing the northwestern provinces Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and NWFP—as well as Bengal and Assam in the northeast.
The resolution was seconded and supported by key leaders from across Muslim-majority provinces, including Maulana Zafar Ali Khan (Punjab), Sardar Aurangzeb (NWFP), Sir Abdullah Haroon (Sindh), and Qazi Isa (Balochistan).
The Pakistan Movement gained further momentum after Chaudhary Rehmat Ali coined the term “Pakistan” in 1933 during a meeting in Cambridge, giving the movement a name and identity.
Despite the Congress-led civil disobedience and Quit India movements in the 1940s, the All-India Muslim League, under Quaid-e-Azam’s steadfast leadership, continued its political campaign across Muslim-majority regions.
Quaid-e-Azam reorganized the League on modern lines and toured extensively to mobilize support. The 1945–46 elections proved a decisive moment, as the Muslim League swept all Muslim seats in the central legislature and dominated the provincial assemblies, reflecting the overwhelming support for the idea of Pakistan.
After decades of political struggle, sacrifices, and negotiations, the dream envisioned in Allahabad became a reality on August 14, 1947, with the creation of Pakistan.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the country’s first Governor General, leading the nation born from the vision articulated by Allama Iqbal 17 years earlier.
Dr. Younas concluded that while Iqbal’s Allahabad Address was not a political demand in the conventional sense, it was a visionary declaration that changed the course of South Asian history. It laid the intellectual and ideological foundations upon which the edifice of Pakistan was eventually built.
Today, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is rightfully honored as the spiritual father of Pakistan, and his Allahabad Address remains a cornerstone of the nation’s ideological and political journey.

Pakistan-Iran ties strengthened after President Pezeshkian’s state visit amidst regional turmoil: FO Spox

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson, Ambassador, Shafqat Ali Khan on Friday said Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, promoting regional peace, and standing in solidarity with the Palestinian and Kashmiri people.
The foreign office spokesperson addressed the weekly press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.
Welcoming President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian’s state visit to Pakistan on August 2–3, Ambassador Khan noted that the visit came at a pivotal time for the region. The Iranian President was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and senior ministers, he added.
During the visit, he said President Pezeshkian held meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
President Zardari, in his meeting, underscored the fraternal ties between the two nations grounded in shared religion, culture, and mutual respect. He strongly condemned the “unprovoked Israeli aggression” against Iran and lauded the Iranian nation’s unity and bravery during the recent 12-day war. He expressed hope that the visit would further cement bilateral ties, Ambassador Khan said.
President Pezeshkian, in turn, thanked Pakistan for its consistent support during the war, praising its diplomatic advocacy for de-escalation and peaceful conflict resolution, he added.
In talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Ambassador Khan said both leaders emphasized solidarity and discussed expanding the bilateral trade volume from the current $3 billion to $10 billion. Key initiatives included enhancing barter trade, increasing export quotas for rice, fruits, and meat, and operationalizing border markets, he mentioned.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar also called on President Pezeshkian and separately met with his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi to hold preliminary discussions on bilateral and regional issues, he said.
Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan highlighted Pakistan’s continued humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. On August 3, Senator Ishaq Dar oversaw the dispatch of Pakistan’s 17th aid consignment to Gaza, 100 tons of food, powdered milk, and medical equipment.
A day later, Senator Dar officiated the send-off ceremony for the 18th humanitarian aid consignment, consisting of dry rations, meals, and medicines. This brings Pakistan’s total humanitarian assistance to Gaza to 18 shipments totaling 1,815 tons, reaffirming Islamabad’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause.
On that occasion, he said Senator Dar reiterated Pakistan’s call for an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, and a political solution based on the pre-1967 borders in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
Ambassador Khan categorically rejected what he called “baseless and unfounded allegations” regarding the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the Ukraine conflict. “No verifiable evidence has been presented, nor has Pakistan been formally approached by Ukrainian authorities,” he said, adding that the matter would be taken up with Kyiv to seek clarification.
The spokesperson condemned in the strongest terms the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by thousands of Israeli settlers, including senior officials and Knesset members. “These provocations, accompanied by offensive declarations, are deliberate attempts to inflame religious sentiments and destabilize the region,” he warned, urging the UN and international community to act urgently to safeguard the sanctity of Al-Aqsa and uphold Palestinian rights.
Addressing the sixth anniversary of India’s unilateral and illegal actions of August 5, 2019, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK), Ambassador Khan said Pakistan observed Yaum-e-Istehsal with solemn resolve. Special messages were issued by the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister, reiterating Pakistan’s unwavering political, diplomatic, and moral support for the Kashmir cause, he added.
Senator Ishaq Dar, he said also wrote to the UN Secretary-General, President of the UN General Assembly, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and OIC Secretary-General to highlight the deteriorating human rights situation in IIOJK and press for implementation of UN Security Council resolutions.
A solidarity walk led by Senator Dar and joined by Foreign Office staff, civil society, and citizens was held in Islamabad to mark the occasion, he added.
Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan concluded the briefing by reiterating Pakistan’s unwavering stance on key foreign policy issues and its commitment to promoting regional peace, justice, and solidarity with oppressed peoples worldwide.

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Foolproof security for Chehlum Hazrat Imam Hussain

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FAISALABAD, Aug 08 (APP):The district police have devised a foolproof security plan for processions and majalis in connection with the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS).
According to a police spokesperson here on Friday, on the instructions of City Police Officer Sahibzada Bilal Umar, more than 1138 police officers and personnel have been deployed on duty across the district. A SP and 5 DSPs will supervise the security duty while 13 inspectors, 41 sub-inspectors, 94 ASIs, 62 head constables, 922 constables and lady constables will be the routes of the processions and gatherings, Imambargahs and picket on the occasion of Chehlum. Elite force teams will continue to patrol. Other reserves and personnel will also be present in the police lines to deal with any emergency.
The main procession will start from Imambargah Hyderiya, Aminpur Bazar and end at sunset at Markazi Imambargah Jafar Trust Mohalla Sanatpura while passing through Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower Chowk).
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