RAWALPINDI, FEB 15: /DNA/ – The funeral prayer of Lieutenant Muhammad Hassan Ashraf Shaheed (age 21, resident of District Lahore), who embraced martyrdom while valiantly defending the motherland in Miran Shah, North Waziristan District, was solemnly offered at Lahore Garrison. The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with the Defence Minister, Information Minister, senior serving military and civil officials, and relatives of the Shaheed, attended the funeral to pay their respects. In his statement, the Prime Minister remarked that “this noble sacrifice serves as yet anotherRead More

ALULA, KSA, FEB 15: /DNA/ – In a significant stride towards fostering regional collaboration and economic prosperity, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a high-level meeting with his Saudi counterpart, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Emerging Markets Conference in the historical city of Alula, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Minister Al-Jadaan warmly welcomed Senator Aurangzeb to the Kingdom, reaffirming the deep-rooted brotherly ties between SaudiRead More

KARACHI, FEB 15: /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) successfully concluded bilateral maritime exercise NASEEM AL BAHR-XV, with a display of live weapon firing in North Arabian Sea. Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces graced the event as the Chief Guest, while Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, was also present on the occasion. PNS ZULFIQUAR along with RSNF Ships HMS JAZAN, HMS AL YARMOOK and HMS HAIL fired variety of Surface to Surface and Surface to Air missiles. All PN and RSNF ShipsRead More

RAWALPINDI, FEB 15: /DNA/ – General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, while on an official visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for 8th round of Pakistan-KSA Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting, called on H.E. Major General Talal Bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Assistant Minister of Defence and General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff, Saudi Arabia. During the meetings, strategic and security issues, evolving regional environment and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed.           The CJCSC and General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 15: /DNA/ – President of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Dominique Pradalié, met Friday with H.E. Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France to Pakistan, to discuss the current Pakistani media landscape including in light of developments in the legal framework in this regard. Ms. Pradalié emphasized the importance of upholding freedom of expression and press freedom, as enshrined in Pakistan’s Constitution and international conventions to which Pakistan is party. During the meeting, Ms. Pradalié expressed her gratitude to Ambassador Galey for the support of the French authorities inRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 15: /DNA/ – Member of British Parliament and Special Envoy of UK Prime Minister, Yasmin Qureshi called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today. Both exchanged views on Pakistan-UK relations. DPM/FM highlighted the important role of the large Pakistani diaspora in the promotion of Pak-UK relations. He also lauded Ms. Qureshi’s contribution to the bilateral relationship.