PLA participation in Pakistan Day Parade displays unique bonds: Chinese FM


The participation of Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s contingent in the military parade on the occasion of 84th Pakistan Day in Islamabad fully demonstrates the unique and profound friendship between China and Pakistan, and it adds a new story to the reservoir of interactions between the two countries and two militaries.

This was stated by the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian during a regular press briefing in Beijing.

The Spokesperson said at the invitation of the Pakistani military, the Guard of Honor delegation of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army participated in the military parade in capital Islamabad on 23rd of March.

He said as an all-weather strategic cooperative partner and iron-clad friend, China sincerely wishes that Pakistan will make new greater achievements in the cause of national development and progress.

Replying to a question about China-India dispute regarding Arunachal Pradesh, Lin Jian said the China-India boundary has never been delimited and is divided into the ea
stern sector, the middle sector, the western sector, and Sikkim section.

The Spokesperson said Zangnan in the eastern sector has always been China’s territory. He said China had all along exercised effective administrative jurisdiction over Zangnan until India’s illegal occupation. This is a basic fact that cannot be denied.

He said India, in 1987, formed the so-called ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ on China’s territory under India’s illegal occupation.

Lin Jian said China had issued a statement right then to firmly oppose it and stressed that India’s move was illegal and null and void. He said China’s position on the issue remains unchanged.

Source: Radio Pakistan

PM welcomes UNSC resolution for ceasefire in Gaza


Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.

In a statement, he urged the international community to ensure the implementation of the Security Council’s resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

He said the ongoing Zionist oppression against innocent Palestinians in Gaza must be stopped permanently.

The Prime Minister said thousands of women and children have been martyred in Israel’s barbaric attacks. Hospitals and refugee camps were deliberately bombed by Israel in Gaza, which is highly deplorable.

He said Pakistan will continue to support Palestinian brothers and sisters for creation of a Palestinian state on the basis of pre-1967 borders.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Security forces kill four terrorists in D.I.Khan


Security forces have killed four terrorists during an intelligence based operation in Dera Ismail Khan.

According to the ISPR, these terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent civilians. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists.

Locals of the area have appreciated the operation.

Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist in the area.

The ISPR in its statement has reaffirmed the commitment to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Cabinet to constitute committee for policy formulation on wheat procurement


The Punjab Cabinet has decided to constitute a ministerial committee for policy formulation on wheat procurement and other issues.

The decision to this effect was taken at the provincial cabinet meeting, which was held in Lahore today with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the chair.

The committee will be headed by Provincial Minister of Food, while Minister of Finance, Agriculture and Information will be its members.

Addressing the cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister directed to employ artificial intelligence and other technologies to identify agricultural needs.

She also directed to launch a campaign to equip motorcycles with safety shields for protecting people from kite metal wire.

Maryam Nawaz said effective legislation will be enacted to ensure the safety of the lives of sanitary workers. She approved holiday on Easter for Christian employees.

The Chief Minister accorded approval of presenting recommendation to the Federation for awarding Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal to ASP Syeda Shehr Bano Naqvi, SDPO
Gulberg, Lahore.

The Provincial Cabinet also decided to use cameras and artificial technology in examination centres to prevent cheating.

Source: Radio Pakistan