Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawab bin Saeed Al Maliki called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad. They discussed issues of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, Pakistan-Saudi relations, available investment opportunities in the province and investment promotion were also discussed. The Governor appreciated the relief services of King Salman Relief Center across the country especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said that in the recent flood, King Salman Relief Center had provided full assistance to the flood victims in Dera Ismail Khan, Dir, Swat, Chitral, Charsadda with a spirit of love. Faisal Karim Kundi said that the Saudi government had always supported the people of Pakistan in all kinds of critical situations. Source: Radio Pakistan
Pak Army organizes free medical camp in Rahim Kali Mailsi
Pakistan Army organized a free medical camp in Rahim Kali Mailsi. Over fifteen hundred people were provided with free medical treatment as well as medicines at the camp. The local people appreciated Pakisan Army for organizing the camp. Source: Radio Pakistan
Paigham-e-Pakistan conference held in Quetta to disseminate peace message
Paigham-e-Pakistan conference was organized in Quetta to disseminate the message of peace. The participants paid rich tributes to those who rendered sacrifices for the creation of Pakistan. They vowed to collectively foil the conspiracies against the country. Referring to the teachings of Islam, the religious scholars strong condemned terrorism. The participants asked the youth to stand united in the fight against terrorism. Source: Radio Pakistan
Training of Baloch students in Rekodiq Int’l Graduate Program continues
The first phase of the Reko Diq Barracks International Graduate Program is providing advanced training for selected Baloch students in Argentina. It aims at developing a skilled workforce for the Reko Diq Mining Company. Following the completion of their training, these graduates will play a crucial role in the Reko Diq project. The Reko Diq International Program has also begun inviting applications from local students for its second phase. Source: Radio Pakistan
Punjab: CTD arrests 225 suspected persons
In Punjab, the Counter Terrorism Department arrested 225 suspected persons including fifteen terrorists during a total of 714 operations. According a spokesman of CTD, operations were conducted on secret information in various cities of the province including Lahore and Rawalpindi. He said suicide jackets, explosives, landmines detonator and safety fuses were recovered from the suspects, against whom cases have been registered. Source: Radio Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif expresses satisfaction over reduction in prices of commodities
PML (N) President Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the reduction in prices of essential commodities. Addressing a party meeting in Murree today, he appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in this regard. He was confident that Pakistan would soon come out of crises. The PML (N) President said such policies should be framed that bring down the prices of electricity and gas. Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said it goes to the credit of the PML (N) to execute mega development projects. The PML-N President said he does not believe in political vengeance. Source: Radio Pakistan