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Afghan Jirga Speaker appreciates Pak role for regional peace

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SLAMABAD, May 31 (APP):Speaker of Afghanistan Wolesi Jirja, Rehman Rehmani on Monday appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and role for achieving lasting peace in the South Asian region.

“Afghanistan values its fraternal relations with Pakistan and wants to further strengthen them,” Rehmani, who arrived here to attend a conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of Economic Cooperation Organization (PAECO) along with Afghan Parliamentary delegation, expressed these view during a meeting with National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser.

The Afghan Jirga Speaker said both the countries could achieve economic stability by utilizing their geographical importance, and expressed confidence that the PAECO conference would prove beneficial for regional development, prosperity and further strengthening the member countries’ relations with each other.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, trade and the economic situation in the region, including the PAECO conference.

Speaker Asad Qaiser said strong relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan were inevitable for regional peace and stability.

He was of the view that bilateral ties between the two countries would get further strengthen with increased parliamentary contacts.

The NA speaker said Pakistan wanted to see Afghanistan as a peaceful and stable country.
He said the current visit of Afghanistan’s parliamentary delegation to Pakistan would pave the way for forging increased bilateral parliamentary ties.

With holding of the PAECO conference, he said, there would be a greater trade and economic cooperation among the member countries.

“The conference will prove to be milestone in achieving regional development and prosperity,” he remarked.

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‘Pakistan-Malaysia engagements to yield positive results’

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Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the engagements with his counterpart Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, alongside discussions with industry representatives, resulted in productive outcomes encompassing a wide array of mutual interests.

In a post on X, he said these interactions underscored the commitment of the highest leadership to enhance relations.

Anwar Ibrahim said there will be increased cooperation in all areas including trade and agricultural technology following his visit.

He said the two countries will also expand cooperation in the skilled worker sector of artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

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Pakistan slams Israel’s  growing adventurism in Middle East

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the growing Israeli adventurism in the Middle East and said that its unbridled attacks on civilian populations and disregard of international law have reached alarming levels.

“For the last several days, Israeli forces have engaged in unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of Lebanon, relentlessly targeting civilian population centers, and undermining its stability and security. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of Israeli aggression and the people of Lebanon,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press statement.

Yesterday’s reckless act of killing the Secretary General of Hezbollah in Lebanon constitutes a major escalation in an already volatile region.

“Pakistan continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Lebanon. We urge the United Nations Security Council to restrain Israel from its adventurism in the region and violations of international law; and restore peace in the Middle East,” it was further added.

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Security forces, LEAs kill 21 terrorists in Balochistan: ISPR

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Security forces and Law Enforcement Agencies have killed twenty-one terrorists in Balochistan.

According to ISPR, on behest of inimical and hostile forces terrorists attempted to conduct numerous heinous activities in Balochistan.

These cowardly acts of terrorism were aimed at disrupting the peaceful environment and development of Balochistan by targeting mainly the innocent civilians, especially in Musa Khel, Kalat and Lasbela Districts.

Resultantly, numerous innocent civilians embraced shahadat.

In Musa Khel District, terrorists stopped a bus in general area Rara Sham and maliciously targeted innocent citizens, working in Balochistan to earn their livelihood.

Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies immediately responded and successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists ensuring security and protection of local populace.

However, during the conduct of operations, fourteen brave sons of soil including ten Security Forces soldiers and four personnel of law enforcement agencies, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.

Sanitization operations are being conducted and the instigators, perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of these heinous and cowardly acts, targeting innocent civilians, will be brought to justice.

Security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

Source:- https://radio.gov.pk/26-08-2024/security-forces-leas-kill-21-terrorists-in-balochistan-ispr

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