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Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force today to witness the ongoing multinational exercise Indus Shield-2024. It  is the biggest multinational exercise of the region that is witnessing participation from 24 esteemed Air Forces converging to foster interoperability and training through state-of-the-art facilities embodying the exercise motto; “Stronger When Together.” The Army Chief expressed his satisfaction over the combat readiness of Pakistan Air Force and the progress made through various modernization and up-gradation programs. Later, he witnessed exercise operations, static…

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President Asif Ali Zardari says Pakistan stands ready to collaborate with all United Nations member states to achieve a peaceful and prosperous world for all. In his message on the occasion of the United Nations Day today, he said Pakistan has consistently championed the principles of the UN Charter. Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan has also made invaluable contributions to international peace and security, including by serving as a leading military and police contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. The President said the UN Charter’s vision of universal peace is currently…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism. In a post on his X handle on the occasion of 79th Anniversary of the United Nations, he said Pakistan will continue to work with the UN to make the world a better place for all where rights of peoples especially those struggling for their just, legitimate and inalienable rights are realized. The Prime Minister said it is an occasion to recommit to the principles and objectives of the UN Charter, which provides the basis for a peaceful and prosperous…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed government’s firm commitment to completely eradicate polio virus from Pakistan and to ensure it never returns. Addressing an event in connection with World Polio Day in Islamabad today, he emphasized the need for collective efforts to fight this menace. The Prime Minister paid tributes to the health workers for risking their lives in the line of duty. He said they are the heroes of Pakistan and the nation will always remember their services. Shehbaz Sharif was also appreciative of the support of the international…

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Various Bar Councils across the country have hailed the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan. The Bar Councils of Sindh, Lahore, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Bahawalpur, and Islamabad have congratulated Justice Yahya Afridi on his nomination as the Chief Justice and assured their full cooperation. Vice Chairman of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council Sadiq Ali Momand and Chairman of the Executive Committee Syed Sadiq Ali Shah described Justice Yahya’s nomination as the top judge of the country from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a positive step. General Secretary…

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President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the next chief justice of Pakistan, who will take over the reins from incumbent CJP Qazi Faez Isa. Justice Afridi has been appointed for a fixed three-year term starting on October 26, according to a statement from the Aiwan-e-Sadr released Wednesday morning. He will be Pakistan’s 30th chief justice.The appointment was made in accordance with Articles 175A(3), 177, and 179 of the Constitution, with Justice Afridi set to take the oath of office on October 26, the statement added.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again appealed the nation especially the affluent ones to actively donate to the Prime Minister’s relief fund for Gaza and Lebanon. Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad regarding aid being sent by Pakistan to Gaza and Lebanon, he said the people including overseas Pakistanis should support the government in helping Palestinian and Lebanese brothers and sisters by depositing donations in IBAN:PK11SBPD0000001111114292. Shehbaz Sharif instructed to conduct a full awareness campaign regarding the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Gaza and Lebanon. The Prime Minister directed…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of polio in Pakistan and sought a report on the matter. He directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy on an emergency basis to completely eradicate polio from the country. During the meeting, the Federal Cabinet, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Human Rights, approved forwarding “The Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2024” to the Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases. This bill will apply to the Islamabad Capital Territory. The Federal Cabinet was informed…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed by the parliament with two thirds majority will prove to be a milestone for economic and political stability and development of the country. Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he highlighted the delays faced by the people in legal matters, expressing the confidence that the constitutional amendment, envisaging establishment of constitutional benches, will provide prompt and easy justice to them. The Prime Minister said the constitutional amendment is also accomplishment of the vision outlined in the Charter of…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the passage of the 26th constitutional amendment is an excellent manifestation of national solidarity and consensus. Speaking in the National Assembly today (Monday) after passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, he expressed the confidence this legislation will ensure easy and speedy justice to the common man. Describing it as a major milestone, he said this is the fulfillment of the unfinished agenda of Charter of Democracy signed by the political parties. He was confident that this constitutional amendment will secure and strengthen the country’s…

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