Category: General

Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain General Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa bin Salman AI-Khalifa, called on Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi and discussed strengthening of bilateral military cooperation.

They discussed matters of mutual interest including regional security dynamics, counter-terrorism efforts and training exchanges.

The Army Chief said Pakistan values its traditionally strong defence, diplomatic and economic relations with Kingdom of Bahrain and underscored Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing military ties with Bahrain.

General Asim Munir emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing shared security challenges and promoting peace and stability in the region.

The visiting dignitary commended Pakistan for its efforts in combating terrorism and extremism and acknowledged the professionalism and dedication of Pakistan Army. He reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Pakistan in defence and security domains.

Source: Radio P
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has welcomed the economic roadroad, unveiled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

In a statement, she termed the roadmap a revolutionary step and praised Prime Minister’s vision for attracting foreign investment.

Maryam Nawaz also expressed the government’s commitment to increase crop production through low cost input in the agriculture sector.

Source: Radio Pakistan

China has expressed keen interest to work with Pakistan to carry forward traditional friendship and build a China Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era.

Responding to a question during his regular briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Wang Wenbin said President Asif Ali Zardari’s positive statement is commendable and his gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping also shows that the relations between Pakistan and China are now at a high level.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says measures are being taken to enhance production of shrimps and make its business profitable.

Chairing an online meeting today, she said provincial Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is committed to promote aqua-culture and shrimp farming and wants to make Punjab a model province in this regard.

She directed the concerned to encourage private sector for aqua-culture farming as per Chief Minister’s vision.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said the provincial government is making all out efforts to provide relief to the people during Ramadan.

Addressing a news conference in Lahore today, along with Food Minister Bilal Yaeen, she said under the Ramadan Nigehban Package, special hampers containing daily use items are being distributed to over six point four million deserving families at their doorstep.

Azma Bukhari said that an authority is being established to monitor prices of essential commodities.

Source: Radio Pakistan

A Climate moot, hosted by Pakistan at the United Nations has called for prioritizing welfare of women and children and urged to demonstrate a stronger political will to deal with the threats posed by climate change.

The panel discussion on climate change was hosted by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations in collaboration with the Islamic Relief Worldwide and UNICEF in New York.

The speakers agreed that urgent steps need to be taken to work out modalities for the mobilization of resources to cater to the growing financial needs for the success of the adaptation and resilience strategy.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today.

They congratulated each other on assuming their respective offices and expressed best wishes for each other.

Overall political situation of the country and matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Election Commission of Pakistan has extended the time for filing of nomination papers for Senate elections for the convenience of the candidates.

A spokesperson of the Election Commission said the candidates can now file their nomination papers with the returning officers till six pm today.

Source: Radio Pakistan