Day: April 19, 2024

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation in multifaceted areas.

The resolve was expressed during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday.

The Prime Minister’s call was centered on his admiration for the strong resolve and impeccable efficiency with which the UAE leadership had confronted the challenges that had emerged from the recent rains in the country.

He lauded the UAE President, who has once again demonstrated his outstanding leadership qualities and proven his strong commitment to ensuring the welfare of the Emirati people.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan has also witnessed heavy rains in recent days, resulting in loss of many precious lives.

He called for collective actions to combat the challenge of climate change and suggested that both countries strengthen their collaboration in this field.

Speaking on the occa
sion, the UAE President expressed appreciation for the Prime Minister’s good wishes and reciprocated the warm sentiments for the people affected from rains and flooding in Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Federal Interior Ministry has decided to conduct a joint operation in Kacha area of Sindh province, with full force to clear it from dacoits.

The decision was made during a high-level meeting of the National Action Plan Implementation Review Committee held in Islamabad with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the chair.

The meeting held detailed consultation and consideration to provide modern technology to the police across Pakistan.

The meeting also carefully reviewed the measures taken regarding the security of Chinese citizens.

The forum also decided to restrict the movement of those tourists who do not follow the prescribed SOPs.

Addressing the meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said strict disciplinary action will be taken for negligence in implementing the SOPs for the protection of foreign nationals.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan has strongly condemned the heinous act of terrorism which took place in Karachi today.

In a press release, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that two Pakistani nationals were killed today in a terrorist attack in Karachi’s Landhi area. Five Japanese nationals remained unhurt during the attack. She said timely action by law enforcement agencies resulted in the death of two terrorists.

The Spokesperson said all necessary measures will be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice. Such dastardly acts only strengthen the resolve of the Government and the people of Pakistan to eliminate the scourge of terrorism.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan remains committed to ensuring the safety of foreign nationals residing in the country. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said we will continue to work with our international partners to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Fourteen members of Balochistan government’s cabinet took oath in a ceremony at Governor House in Quetta today.

Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali Kakar administered the oath.

Source: Radio Pakistan

All Parties Hurriyat Conference says people in Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir have been enduring limitless Indian tyranny for demanding their right to self-determination.

In a statement in Srinagar, APHC spokesman said occupation authorities are denying political space to Kashmiris by repeatedly arresting them on fake charges to silence their voice of freedom.

The spokesman appealed to world human rights organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, Asia Watch and Amnesty International to put pressure on India to release the jailed Kashmiris.

National Conference senior leader, Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, in a media interview in Srinagar, said New Delhi has enforced a graveyard silence in Kashmir which it is showcasing as normalcy.

He said no institution is allowed to work freely and even independent journalism has been throttled in the territory.

On the other hand, protests were held in Srinagar and Baramulla districts against the occupation authorities’ anti-people
policies.

Source: Radio Pakistan