Govt continues crackdown against smuggling

The relevant government departments are continuing crackdown against smuggling.

Since the launch of crackdown in September last year, 9423.967 metric tons of sugar, 246.93 metric tons of flour, 2971.63 metric tons of fertilizer, 217123 cigarette stocks and 2.945 million liters of Iranian oil have been recovered.

Source: Radio Pakistan

PPP CEC meeting to be held in Islamabad today

A meeting of Central Executive Committee (CEC) of Pakistan Peoples Party will again be held in Islamabad today to deliberate upon post-election scenario.

It will be co-chaired by Party’s Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Co Chairman Asif Ali Zardari.

In yesterday’s meeting, the Central Executive Committee expressed confidence in the top PPP leadership.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Rana Fayyaz calls on Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore

Newly elected independent candidate from PP 49 Sialkot, Rana Fayyaz called on former Prime Minister and President of PML-N, Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today.

On this occasion, he expressed full confidence in the leadership of PML-N.

Independent candidate from NA 121, Waseem Qadir, who has already joined the PML-N was also present on the occasion.

Speaking the occasion, Shehbaz Sharif welcomed both the leaders in the PML-N.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Shehbaz expresses gratitude for success in general elections

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude for the success in the general elections.

Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, he said that the phase of elections has been completed amicably.

He his party always adheres to democratic norms in the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

DG PBC pays tribute to contributions of Radio Pakistan’s employees

Director General Radio Pakistan Saeed Ahmad Shaikh paid tribute to the contributions of the employees of Radio Pakistan.

In his message on World Radio Day, the Director General said it is the outcome of their services and hard work that the national broadcaster has maintained its identity and proven its worth despite the competitive environment.

He highlighted that Radio Pakistan has adapted to contemporary trends, thereby retaining its relevance as it was before.

The Director General stated that Radio Pakistan has successfully fulfilled its responsibility of providing education, information, and entertainment to the public. He expressed confidence that the national broadcaster would work with increased diligence to uphold this longstanding responsibility.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Secretary Information lauds Radio Pakistan’s vital role in disseminating information

Secretary Information Shahera Shahid commended Radio Pakistan’s vital role in disseminating information and providing entertainment to people across the country, particularly those in remote areas.

In her message on World Radio Day, she recalled that the announcement of independence of Pakistan was made from Radio Pakistan.

She emphasized the importance of appreciating the utility of Radio Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Ashrafi urges Muslim Ummah to sever ties with Indian Govt

Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has demanded of the international community particularly the United Nations and Organization of Islamic Cooperation to stop Israel and India for perpetrating atrocities against innocent Palestinians and Kashmiri people.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said India, on one hand is involved in unleashing atrocities on Kashmiris in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and on the other, Indian company is supplying drones to Israel for carrying out attacks in Rafah.

Maulana Tahir Ashrafi said the supply of Indian-manufactured drones to Israel exposes India-Israel nexus against Muslims.

He urged Muslim Ummah to sever ties with the Indian government in wake of continued massacre of innocent Kashmiris and Palestinians.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President requests Swiss counterpart for archival documents of Quaid-e-Azam’s brother

President Arif Alvi has written a letter to the Swiss President, seeking his assistance in providing copies of archival documents about the life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s brother Ahmad Ali Jinnah, to Pakistan.

The documents are currently in possession of Zurich’s City Archives and are a compilation of photographs, history and details of the life of Ahmad Ali Jinnah and are related to the late Fatima Goepfert-Jinnah, the niece of the Founder of Pakistan.

The President stated that given the status and importance of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, having access to these documents is a matter of national value and interest for the Pakistani people.

The President said First Lady, Samina Alvi, had visited Zurich Archives in January 2024, and after reading most of the documents, had taken a personal interest in the matter.

The President requested Switzerland to gift this historical document collection to the National Archives of Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan