Saturday, September 9th, 2023
Brave Lance Naik Jamshed Khan martyred in intense clash with terrorists
Rawalpindi, 9 Sept: /DNA/ – Fire exchange took place between security forces and terrorists in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. Own troops effectively engaged terrorists’ location. However, during intense exchange of fire, Lance Naik Jamshed Khan (age 28 years, resident of District Upper Dir), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat. Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
Chinese premier calls for unity within G20
NEW DELHI, Sep 09 (DNA): Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged on Saturday theGroup of 20 (G20) members to resolutely advance economic globalizationand promote unity, cooperation and inclusion within the G20. Keeping in mind the future of humanity, Chinese President Xi Jinping hasproposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global SecurityInitiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, Li said at the firstsession of the 18th G20 Summit. Noting that humanity shares a common destiny, Li urged all countries torespect one another, seek common ground while shelving differences, andlive together peacefully, adding that noRead More
Second session of 5th apex committee meeting of SIFC held in Islamabad
DNA ISLAMABAD: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) resumed the proceedings of 5th Apex Committee Meeting on 9 September 2023; 2nd session was arranged to seek input from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Information Technology & Telecommunications, National Food Security & Research, and Water Resources for improving business and investment climate in the Country. The meeting was chaired by the caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and attended by Chief of Army Staff, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers and high level government officials. Ministries presented comprehensive plans, covering milestones, timelines andRead More
US, India, Saudi, EU unveil rail, ports deal on G20 sidelines in New Delhi
New Delhi: Global leaders announced a multinational rail and ports deal linking the Middle East and South Asia on Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi. The pact comes at a critical time as US President Joe Biden seeks to counter China’s Belt and Road push on global infrastructure by pitching Washington as an alternative partner and investor for developing countries at the G20 grouping. Biden said it was a “real big deal” that would bridge ports across two continents and lead to a “more stable,Read More
Morocco earthquake: ‘All Pakistani nationals are safe’, confirms FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Saturday confirmed that all Pakistani nationals are safe in Morocco following the deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the African nation the previous night. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch shared that Pakistan embassy staff in Rabat has reached out to the Pakistani community to inquire about their safety and well-being. The spokesperson confirmed that all Pakistani nationals are safe in the North African nation following the deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake. Expressing solidarity with the people of Morocco, Baloch said: “The peopleRead More
Ambassador Blome highlights shared commitment at Invest in Pakistan Conference
ISLAMABAD, Sept 9 /DNA/ – Ambassador Blome expressed his pleasure at attending the inaugural Invest in Pakistan Conference event, hosted by USAID. The event marks a collective dedication to leveraging investments from the U.S.-Pakistani diaspora to tackle Pakistan’s critical economic, technological, social, and humanitarian challenges in innovative ways. Today, we celebrate the signing of four new memoranda of understanding valued at $44 million – increasing the total diaspora commitment to nearly $200 million. The United States is committed to working with the Pakistani diaspora to spur private sector-led growth. BetweenRead More