Day: February 9, 2025

Lahore: Historical National Horse and Cattle Show will begin in Lahore today (Sunday) to promote cultural and agricultural landscape of Punjab. Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate the festival, which is taking place after a break of nearly three decades.

According to Radio Pakistan, the mega-event, first held in 1964, will feature a diverse range of traditional sports, cultural festivities, and livestock exhibitions. Seventy international teams are also participating in the mega cultural event.

Dubai: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates, starting Monday, to participate in the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The visit comes at the invitation of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

According to Radio Pakistan, the summit will gather a significant number of Heads of State and Government, global policymakers, and prominent private sector figures to deliberate on the future of governance, innovation, and international cooperation. This visit marks Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s second trip to the UAE since taking office in March 2024, highlighting the importance of Pakistan-UAE relations.

Accompanying the Prime Minister will be a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with other key cabinet members. This delegation underscores Pakistan’s dedication to deepening its engagement with the UAE and other international partners.

During the visit, Prime Minister Sharif is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the summit, where he will outline Pakistan’s vision for inclusive economic growth, digital transformation, and governance reforms. Additionally, he will engage in bilateral meetings with the UAE leadership and interact with other Heads of State and Government from the participating countries, as well as leading CEOs of major multinational companies.

The Prime Minister’s visit is a testament to Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its ties with the UAE, fostering economic collaboration, and exploring new partnership opportunities for mutual prosperity.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al Khwarij terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, he said the entire nation salutes the security forces for killing seven terrorists during these operations. He reaffirmed the commitment to completely eliminate terrorism from the country.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister’s acknowledgment follows a series of operations carried out by the security forces in the region. The operations targeted individuals affiliated with the Fitna al Khwarij group, which has been active in the area. The successful elimination of these threats is seen as a significant step towards restoring peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of continuing these efforts until the country is free from the menace of terrorism. The achievement is seen as a testament to the dedication and bravery of the security personnel engaged in these missions. The operations have been part of a broader strategy to address security challenges in the region and ensure the safety of its citizens.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al Khwarij terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, he said the entire nation salutes the security forces for killing seven terrorists during these operations. He reaffirmed the commitment to completely eliminate terrorism from the country.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister’s acknowledgment follows a series of operations carried out by the security forces in the region. The operations targeted individuals affiliated with the Fitna al Khwarij group, which has been active in the area. The successful elimination of these threats is seen as a significant step towards restoring peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of continuing these efforts until the country is free from the menace of terrorism. The achievement is seen as a testament to the dedication and bravery of the security personnel engaged in these missions. The operations have been part of a broader strategy to address security challenges in the region and ensure the safety of its citizens.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al Khwarij terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, he said the entire nation salutes the security forces for killing seven terrorists during these operations. He reaffirmed the commitment to completely eliminate terrorism from the country.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister’s acknowledgment follows a series of operations carried out by the security forces in the region. The operations targeted individuals affiliated with the Fitna al Khwarij group, which has been active in the area. The successful elimination of these threats is seen as a significant step towards restoring peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of continuing these efforts until the country is free from the menace of terrorism. The achievement is seen as a testament to the dedication and bravery of the security personnel engaged in these missions. The operations have been part of a broader strategy to address security challenges in the region and ensure the safety of its citizens.

Cairo: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty, today. They discussed the developments in Gaza, including the critical humanitarian situation impacting millions of Palestinian residents.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Deputy Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and also expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with Egypt. He also conveyed Pakistan’s support for convening an Extraordinary OIC meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers to deliberate upon this issue.

The two Ministers agreed to maintain close contact on these developments in the days ahead.