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World Bank president appreciates Pakistan's reform process
World Bank President David Malpass appreciated Pakistan’s reform process and assured the country of continued support, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday.
During the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings in Washington, Finance Minister Asad Umar apprised Malpass on Pakistan’s macro-economic situation. He also elaborated on the nation’s financial woes.
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Releasing captured Indian pilot tomorrow as peace gesture: PM Imran
Pakistan will release captured Indian pilot tomorrow as a peace gesture, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday.
The premier made the announcement while addressing a joint session of the parliament where he briefed members of the Senate and National Assembly on the ongoing situation with arch-rival India.
Pakistan’s desire for de-escalation should not be confused as weakness, he asserted... |
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PAF strikes Indian targets across LoC, two IAF jets shot down
ISLAMABAD: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft were shot down on Wednesday by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Indian targets across the Line of Control (LoC) were struck by Pakistani fighter jets from within friendly airspace as the country’s armed forces struck back after unprovoked Indian aggression a day earlier.
The military spokesperson said the Indian aircraft crossed the LoC, the PAF re... |
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It’s your turn to get ready for surprise, Pakistan Army tells India
Army has rubbished Indian claims of an attack on Pakistani soil which New Delhi said had resulted in “heavy casualties”.
“Not even a single brick or debris is present there. They are claiming 350 deaths. Even had there been 10 casualties, there would be blood, funeral prayers, injuries,” Major General Asif Ghafoor said in a news conference on Tuesday afternoon.
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Nothing more sacred than defending motherland: COAS
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that he takes pride in leading an Army which is always fully prepared to perform the most sacred duty of defending the motherland.
He said this while addressing troops deployed at the Working Boundary near Sialkot on Sunday.
The army chief appreciated state of high morale and readiness of the troops, said a statement issued by the... |
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PM authorises military to respond decisively to any Indian misadventure
Amid relentless sabre-rattling from Delhi in the aftermath of Pulwama suicide attack, Prime Minister Imran Khan has authorised the armed forces of Pakistan to respond “decisively and comprehensively” to any aggression or misadventure by India.
At the same time, the prime minister has directed the interior ministry and security institutions to speed up efforts to root out militancy and extremism... |
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‘Step backward for democracy’: Govt, opposition trade barbs after Durrani’s arrest
The war of words between the opposition and the government continued on Thursday in the Parliament as Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) heavyweight Khursheed Shah termed the arrest of Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani a step backwards for democracy in Pakistan.
Durrani was arrested from Islamabad on Wednesday and is accused of illegal appointments and accumulating assets beyond known sources... |
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Malaysia urges Pakistan to produce quality goods
Malaysia is keen to enhance bilateral trade with Pakistan as both countries have the potential to trade many items, said Malaysian High Commissioner in Pakistan Ikram bin Muhammad Ibrahim.
Speaking to business community at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Ibrahim said Malaysia and Pakistan had been doing business for over half a century, but lack of exchange between their ... |
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Riyadh to invest $21b over next five years
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest up to $21 billion in Pakistan over next two to five years, the Petroleum Division revealed on Monday.
According to details provided by the Petroleum Division PRO, the Kingdom will invest up to $7 billion in the short term, using $4 billion to acquire two LNG-based power plants set up by the previous government in Punjab that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-I... |
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Saudi prince receives spectacular welcome
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday kick-started a high-profile visit to Pakistan where he was accorded a royal welcome.
The tour will also take him to India and China.
A formation of JF-17 thunder jets and F-16 fighter jets escorted the plane of the crown prince after its entry into the Pakistani airspace. On arrival, the crown prince was given a 21-gun salute.
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