India using every brutal tactic to strengthen its hold over Kashmir
Srinagar, July 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, Shabbir Ahmed Dar has said that India is using every brutal tactic to intimidate and harass the Kashmiris to strengthen its illegal occupation over Jammu and Kashmir. Shabbir Ahmed Dar in a statement issued in Srinagar said, the Modi-led fascist Indian government wants to change the demography of the territory. The delimitation process and issuing domiciles to non-Kashmiris pose a serious threat to the very existence of Kashmir and such steps are in clear violation of guidelines provided by the United…
15-member Chinese team visits Dasu incident site, appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to investigate it
Islamabad, July 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):A 15-member Chinese delegation has visited Dasu in connection with the investigation of the tragic incident where it was briefed by the Pakistani side. In a statement on Sunday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, responding to media queries regarding the Chinese delegation's visit to Pakistan to provide assistance in investigating the Dasu incident, said the Chinese team expressed appreciation over the efforts made by the Pakistan side. He said the delegation visited Dasu and was briefed at the incident site by the Pakistani investigators. The delegation also examined the site along with the Pakistani counterparts.…
PM greatly commends grandeur of ancient city of Bokhara
Islamabad, July 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Imran Khan has greatly commended the grandeur of the ancient city of Bokhara, which he visited last Friday during his visit to Uzbekistan. In a tweet, he said Bokhara was the centre of learning for centuries and Mongol King Changez Khan was so impressed by the height of the tower that he spared it when he sacked the city in 1220s. He said I also offered fateha at the shrine of founder of the Naqashbandiya silsila. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat,…
Pakistan, China remain committed for timely completion of Dasu Hydropower project: FO
Islamabad, July 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri says that the Chinese company has restored the employment contract of Pakistani personnel working on Dasu Hydropower Project. In a statement, he said China Gezhouba Group Corporation through its latest notification has declared its earlier notice, about contract termination of employment of Pakistani personnel working on Dasu Hydropower Project, null and void. The Spokesperson said that both Pakistan and China remain committed to timely completion of Dasu Hydropower and other projects being undertaken with Chinese cooperation. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor,…
FM, Chinese envoy visit CMH to meet injured Chinese in Dassu incident
Islamabad, July 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong visited Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi today and inquired about wellbeing of Chinese nationals injured in Dassu incident and wished them speedy recovery. The Minister assured the injured Chinese nationals for all out support and medical care. Ambassador Nong Rong said that China and Pakistan will continue to cooperate more closely to face any challenges together. Earlier on arrival, Major General Muhammad Aleem, Commandant CMH apprised visiting dignitaries about medical care being provided to injure. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan…
Pakistan terms Afghanistan’s decision to recall ambassador, diplomats ‘unfortunate, regrettable’
Islamabad, July 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Decision by the Government of Afghanistan to recall its Ambassador and senior diplomats from Pakistan is unfortunate and regrettable. In a statement today (Sunday), the Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhari said that reported abduction and assault of Ambassador's daughter in Islamabad is being investigated and followed-up at the highest level on the instructions of the Prime Minister. He said the security of the Ambassador, his family and personnel of the Embassy and Consulates of Afghanistan in Pakistan has been further beefed up. The Foreign Secretary met the Ambassador of Afghanistan today (Sunday), highlighted all the…
Pakistan condemns attacks on worshippers in Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied Palestinian territories
Islamabad, July 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan strongly condemns the recent violent attacks carried out by the Israeli Occupation Forces on the worshippers and the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied territories In a statement today (Sunday), the Foreign Office Spokesperson, terming such attacks as violation of all humanitarian norms and human rights laws, said Pakistan urges the international community for prompt action to protect the Palestinians. The statement said that the Government of Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Government and people of the State of Palestine in their just demands for their basic rights and equality. Pakistan also renews…
Skill Development Scholarship under KJP beacon of hope for unemployed youth: Dar
Islamabad, July 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar says the skill scholarships under ‘Kamyab Jawan Programme’ is a beacon of hope for unemployed youth of the country. He expressed these views on his twitter handle along with a success story of Shakeel Ahmed, who is earning 60,000 rupees per month through an online website after completing six-month course in Graphics Designing under Hunarmand Pakistan Programme. Usman Dar said it is heartening to see that youth from all the federating units of Pakistan are reaping benefits of ‘Kamyab Jawan Programme’. He congratulated Shakeel…
Investigations into abduction, release of Afghan Ambassador’s daughter underway: Rashid
Islamabad, July 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed says investigations into the abduction and release of Afghan Ambassador's daughter are underway and culprits behind this incident will soon be arrested. Briefing media in Islamabad on Sunday, he said the police registered a case on the written complaints of Afghan Ambassador's daughter Silsila Alikhel last night. He said Prime Minister Imran Khan has given very clear directions that the culprits, involved in this case, should be arrested at the earliest. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said Indian media, while unleashing negative propaganda against Pakistan, misused this incident to misguide the international community.…