New SOPs for security of Chinese to be introduced: Interior Minister

May 8, 2024

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the security of Chinese nationals will be crafted and it will be implemented in letter and spirit. Talking to the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad on Thursday, he vowed to bring the perpetrators involved in the Bisham incident to justice. …

PPP leadership kissed gallows but never turned against law, CM tells May 9 moot

May 8, 2024

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said today that theMay 9 incident was not simply an act of terrorism, but it was a deep-rooted conspiracy hatched by the enemies of Pakistan through their henchman who tried to spread his venom and mindset to target the national institutions. He was speaking at Paigham-e-Aman 9th May …

CS conducts surprise visits to exam centres, annoyed over mismanagement

May 8, 2024

In an effort to oversee the smooth conduct of examinations, Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Hyder Shah conducted surprise visits to several examination centers in Karachi on Thursday. During the inspections, the Chief Secretary expressed dissatisfaction over mismanagement and the delayed commencement of exam papers at Government Boys High School 3, Jhangir Road. He directed …

Cabinet decides to observe May 9 as black day every year

May 8, 2024

In a significant move, the Federal Cabinet on Thursday decided to observe May 9 as the blackest day every year. A special meeting of the federal cabinet was held in Islamabad, in which a condemnation resolution regarding the May 9 mayhem was adopted. The meeting recommended stringent measures against attacks and vandalism on military and …

Violent incidents on 9th May last year severely tarnished country’s image: President

May 8, 2024

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that 9th May will always be remembered as a dark day in country’s history, when a politically instigated mob ran amok across the country, damaging public property and military installations. In a statement on Thursday, he condemned the violence and said that the unfortunate incidents severely tarnished the country’s …

Californian Senate recognizes Ambassador Masood Khan’s role in Pak-US relations

May 8, 2024

The Senate of State of California has presented “Certificate of Recognition” to Ambassador Masood Khan on the occasion of his maiden visit to the South California, recognizing his contributions towards promoting trade, cultural exchange and good will between Pakistan, State of California and the United States. The citation on the Certificate states that it was …

Pakistan, China agree to promote cooperation in areas of information, culture

May 8, 2024

Pakistan and China agreed on Thursday to promote cooperation in the areas of information and culture. The understanding came at a meeting between Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong here in Islamabad. Both sides also agreed to promote cultural and educational exchanges. The Information Minister said during the upcoming visit …

Armed Forces condemn criminal acts perpetrated on 9th May last year

May 8, 2024

The Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs, strongly condemn the criminal acts perpetrated on 9th May 2023 (The Black Day). A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday said, on this one of the darkest days in our national history, politically motivated …