QUETTA: May 09 –
DG NADRA Regional Head Office Quetta Muhammad Kashi Iqbal listening issues of public at open court (Khuli Khechari) organized on special directive of PM at New Zarhoon Road.
QUETTA: May 09 –
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Shibli Faraz in a meeting with Deputy Political Counselor of US Embassy Christopher J. Brown at Parliament House.
ISLAMABAD: May 09 –
Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi along with Ulema and Mashaikh holding a press conference at Jamia Manzoor Islamia.
LAHORE: May 09 –
Farmers busy in threshing wheat crop in their field.
LAHORE: May 09 –
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LAHORE: May 09 –
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Prof. Ahsan Iqbal addressing during NDRC Seminar “Road and Belt”.
BEIJING: May 09 –
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BEIJING: May 09 –
BEIJING: May 09 – Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Prof. Ahsan Iqbal in a group photograph after NDRC Seminar “Road and Belt”.
Pakistan Navy hands over 8 Iranian fishermen to diplomatic authorities
RAWALPINDI, May 9 (APP): The Pakistan Navy on Thursday handed over eight Iranian fishermen to Iranian diplomatic authorities on humanitarian grounds.
According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, the Iranian fishermen were rescued by the Pakistan Navy during a successful operation in the open sea.
A ship of the Pakistan Navy responded in time to an emergency call from a fire-stricken boat at sea. The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmouk rescued all eight fishermen from the Iranian boat that caught fire and played a role in extinguishing the uncontrollable fire.
“The prompt and successful rescue operation is a practical example of the Pakistan Navy’s ability to deal with all kinds of situations at sea,” the ISPR said.
Ziaullah Longove condemns killing of laborers in Gwadar’s Sarbandar
QUETTA, May 09 (APP): Balochistan Minister for Home and Tribal Affair Mir Ziaullah Longove on Thursday strongly condemned the killing of innocent laborers in Sarbandar area of Gwadar. He sought the report of the incident from the concerned authorities saying that terrorists would be dealt strictly in order to maintain durable peace in the area and killing innocent workers was a cowardly act.
He said that the incident was being examined from all aspects and the involved terrorists would be brought to justice.
Meanwhile, the spokesman of the Balochistan government said that the Balochistan government had condemned the killing of innocent laborers in Sarbandar area of Gwadar and the the incident was an open terrorism.
Shahid Rand further said that the higher authorities have been ordered to investigate the tragic incident, while this incident took place in Sarbandar, the officials of the administration have reached the site.
We are in contact with the district administration, while in this context, we are also contacting the families of the martyred workers, he said.
Pakistan Armed Forces strongly condemn May 9 criminal acts
ISLAMABAD, May 9 (APP): The Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and Services Chiefs, have strongly condemned the criminal acts perpetrated on May 9, 2023 (The Black Day).
“On this one of the darkest days in our national history, politically motivated and brainwashed miscreants in an act of rebellion deliberately resorted to violence against state institutions and vandalised sacred symbols of the state and the sites belonging to national heritage. It was a futile attempt to bring about a misplaced and shortsighted revolution in the country,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.
By displaying utmost restraint during the deliberate and brazenly orchestrated violence, the Pakistan Armed Forces thwarted the insidious conspiracy by the planners, facilitators and executors who wanted to destabilise Pakistan by inciting confrontation between the people and the Armed Forces.
Failing to undermine national harmony and stability, the planners, facilitators and executors of the conspiracy embarked upon a sinister campaign of hate against the Armed Forces and the state with an intent to twist the narrative to their advantage and shift the blame on the state institutions, the ISPR said.
“It is precisely for this reason there can neither be any compromise with the planners, facilitators and executors of 9th May tragedy nor they would be allowed to hoodwink the law of land. Bringing the real culprits of 9th May to justice is paramount to ensure that in future, no one dares to desecrate the memories of our heroes and the symbols of our unity through such an unwarranted conduct in future.
“Today, the Armed Forces of Pakistan renew their resolve to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan and defeat nefarious designs of the enemies of Pakistan, both external and internal. Our Shuhada and their families are pride of Pakistan. The Armed Forces of Pakistan pledge to uphold their dignity and respect at all costs. The Pakistan Armed Forces hold a very special relationship with the people of Pakistan.
“Today, let’s join hands to strongly denounce the conspiracies to weaken Pakistan and work together for the prosperity and stability of our beloved country.
“Pakistan Armed Forces Zinda’bad, Pakistan Painda’bad,” it said.
Pakistan, Qatar review ties with focus on energy, mining cooperation
ISLAMABAD, May 09 (APP): Pakistan and Qatar on Thursday reviewed bilateral trade and investment relations with a particular focus on cooperation in energy, mining and aviation sectors.
The ties were discussed in a meeting here between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi accompanied by senior delegates from the Qatar Investment Authority.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global developments especially the dire situation in Gaza.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister admired Qatar’s active role as a mediator with regard to the Palestine-Israel conflict and emphasized that peace in the region could only be ensured through the establishment of a viable, sovereign and contiguous State of Palestine on the basis of pre-1967 borders, with Al Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
The Minister of State conveyed message from the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, reiterating steadfast support for Pakistan.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister underscored the significance of economic diplomacy towards transforming bilateral ties into a mutually beneficial economic partnership.
OGDCL announces commencement of oil, gas production from well Togh-2 in Kohat
ISLAMABAD, May 9 (APP): Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the operator of the Togh and Togh Bala Development and Production Lease (D&P.L), on Thursday announced the successful commencement of production from the Togh-02 well from Lumshiwal-I Formation.
The well is situated in the Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a news release.
The Togh-02 well is currently contributing 70 barrels of condensate and 8.0 Million Standard Cubic Feet per day (MMSCFD) gas, into SNGPL’s network.
The OGDCL remains steadfast on its core objective of adding to shareholder value through growth oriented business strategy.
Production from the well is projected to provide crucial annual foreign exchange savings in excess of $38 million per annum, reinforcing import substitution and strengthening Pakistan’s economy.