June 2023 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan Accuses Powerful Army Of Crackdown, Failures RFE/RL 30 Jun 2023 -- Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has criticized Pakistan's powerful military for the harsh crackdown on his Pakistan Tehrik-e Insaf (PTI) political party in the aftermath of violent mob attacks on the military following his arrest last month.
Pakistan Gets IMF Approval for Crucial Short-term $3 Billion Bailout Loan VOA 30 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has secured initial approval of a $3 billion loan program from the International Monetary Fund to address its short-term acute balance of payments crisis and avoid a potential default.
Transferring advanced US military hardware to India will endanger strategic stability in region: Pakistan Press TV 29 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has reportedly expressed its deep concerns to the United States about transferring of advanced American military hardware and technology to India.
Pakistan and EU held 13th Joint Commission meeting Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Jun 2023 -- The 13th Pakistan - European Union (EU) Joint Commission Meeting took place on 23 June in Brussels. The meeting served as an occasion to exchange views on all areas of the Pakistan-EU cooperation.
9 terrorists arrested in intelligence-based operations in Pakistan's Punjab People's Daily 28 Jun 2023 -- The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province foiled a major terror bid and arrested nine terrorists during search and combing operations, CTD officials said.
Demarche conveyed to the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jun 2023 -- The US Deputy Chief of Mission was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this evening and a demarche was made to him regarding the US-India Joint Statement, issued on 22 June 2023.
National security our top-most priority: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Jammu India PIB 26 Jun 2023 -- National security is the Government's top-most priority and it is committed to protect the sovereignty, unity & integrity of the country. This was stated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing a 'National Security Conclave' in Jammu on June 26, 2023. He asserted that India has witnessed a paradigm shift in its security scenario in the last nine years. He pointed out that India's image in 2013-14 was that of a weak nation which allowed its adversaries to create problems, but today the country has the ability to overcome every threat.
Pakistan Army: More Than 100 Ex-PM Khan Supporters on Trial in Military Courts VOA 26 Jun 2023 -- The Pakistan army revealed Monday that more than 100 people are being prosecuted in military tribunals for their alleged roles in last month's nationwide violent protests over the sudden arrest of former prime Minister Imran Khan.
Two Civilians Killed in Indian Attack in Kashmir Region - Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Sputnik 25 Jun 2023 -- At least two civilians were killed and another one was injured as a result of an Indian forces' attack on the Satwal sector in the disputed Kashmir region, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said.
Pakistan: Civilians Killed in Kashmir in Indian Cross-Border Fire VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan said Saturday that "unprovoked" cross-border shelling by India had killed at least two civilians and "critically" injured another inside the Pakistan-administered part of the disputed Kashmir region.
Pakistan slams Biden-Modi talks as 'misleading, unwarranted' Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has blasted as "unwarranted" a joint statement issued by Washington and New Delhi following a meeting at the White House between US President Joe Biden and visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing it of being a base for terrorist attacks.
Response to Media Queries on US-India Joint Statement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jun 2023 -- Responding to media queries regarding the US-India Joint Statement of 22 June 2023, the Spokesperson said:
Pakistan Rejects US, India Call to Curb Cross-Border Terrorism VOA 23 Jun 2023 -- Islamabad has rejected a joint call by the U.S. and India for Pakistan to act against perpetrators of cross-border terrorism, calling it "unwarranted, one-sided and misleading."
China set to promote deeper cooperation with Pakistan under BRI and CPEC: Chinese Premier Global Times 23 Jun 2023 -- China is ready to promote continued development of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership and build a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future in the new era, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 22 June 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jun 2023
Pakistan Ready to Diversify Currencies in Transactions With Russia - Commerce Minister Sputnik 22 Jun 2023 -- Last week, Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said Russia had started supplying oil to Pakistan with payment in "friendly" currencies. Pakistani Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik said the country had paid for the first batch in Chinese yuan.
China and Pakistan ink $4.8 billion deal to build 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant: report Global Times 21 Jun 2023 -- China and Pakistan inked a $4.8 billion deal on Tuesday to construct a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant, according to media reports.
Pakistan Signs $4.8 Billion Nuclear Power Plant Deal With China VOA 20 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan and China signed a $4.8 billion deal Tuesday to build what would be the seventh Chinese nuclear power plant in the South Asian nation.
5th Round of Pakistan-Russia Bilateral Political Consultations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jun 2023 -- The fifth round of Pakistan-Russia Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Islamabad on 20 June 2023. Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, led their respective sides. Special Representative on Afghanistan, Ambassador Zamir Kabulov was also part of the Russian delegation.
Iran Navy chief in Pakistan to boost military cooperation Press TV 20 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani is in Pakistan to discuss ways on improving bilateral cooperation in various military fields.
Payment of Russian crude oil in yuan in line with Pakistan's economic partnership with China, based on mutual trust: ambassador Global Times 20 Jun 2023 -- The transaction of Pakistan's first government-to-government import of discounted Russian crude oil in Chinese yuan is in line with Pakistan's practical and broad-based economic partnership with China and is based on our strong mutual trust and win-win cooperation, Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque told the Global Times in an exclusive interview on Monday.
CURTAIN RAISER : Fifth Round of Pakistan-Russia Bilateral Political Consultations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan and the Russian Federation will hold the 5th round of Bilateral Political Consultations on 20 June 2023 in Islamabad. The Russian delegation will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko who will visit Islamabad on 20-21 June 2023. Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan will lead the Pakistan delegation.
12th round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jun 2023 -- The 12th round of Pakistan-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Tehran on 17-18 June 2023. Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan and Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran, Mr. Ali Bagheri Kani, led the respective sides. Ambassador of Pakistan Rahim Hayat Qureshi and other senior officials from both sides also attended the meeting.
Iran, Pakistan hold fresh round of political consultations ISNA 18 Jun 2023 -- The 12th round of political consultations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was held with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri and Pakistani Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in attendance.
Amid Cash Crunch, Pakistan Grappling With Options to Avert Default VOA 17 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan is in a debt crisis. It must pay billions in debt servicing, but the state's coffers are almost empty. As hopes for reviving a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund fade, experts say the country may escape default this month, but the situation will grow increasingly grave.
Russia Says It's Selling Oil to Pakistan Without 'Special Discount' VOA 16 Jun 2023 -- Russia confirmed Friday that it had started exporting oil to Pakistan and had agreed to accept Chinese currency as payment, clarifying that the South Asian country did not receive any exclusive discounts on the purchase deal.
Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets EU's High Representative /Vice President Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jun 2023 -- The Minister of State for the Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar met the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP), Josep Borrell in Strasbourg on 13 June 2023.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday 15 June 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jun 2023
Pakistan Urged to Drop 'Absurd' Mutiny Charges Against Journalists VOA 14 Jun 2023 -- Multiple identical complaints filed with police in Pakistan this week have accused several self-exiled journalists of inciting mutiny against the state and defaming the military, a move critics view as another attempt to suppress freedom of speech in the country.
Pakistan takes first practical step to ditch dollar: Report IRNA 14 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has taken a first step in line with its de-dollarization policy by paying Chinese currency yuan for its imports of discounted Russian crude oil, news outlets have reported.
Pakistan pays for first shipment of Russian oil in yuan Press TV 14 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has paid for its first import of discounted Russian crude oil in China's yuan, marking a significant shift in the South Asian country's policy of paying for exports in US dollars, and opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations between Islamabad and Moscow.
Pakistan reportedly pays yuan for Russian oil, boosting global function Global Times 13 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has reportedly paid with yuan for an oil trade with Russia, the South Asian country's petroleum minister said on Monday, making Pakistan the latest country to join the global de-dollarization campaign. Analysts said that Pakistan's move sends a positive signal that more countries have begun to accept the yuan as a cross-border payment tool, and also that the Chinese currency's function as an international settlement mechanism and means of circulation is strengthening.
States invest in nuclear arsenals as geopolitical relations deteriorate—New SIPRI Yearbook out now SIPRI 12 Jun 2023 -- The nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and Israel—continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals and several deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapon systems in 2022.
Think Tanks Say Nuclear Arsenals Expanded, Modernized Last Year RFE/RL 12 Jun 2023 -- Nuclear-armed states have continued to expand and modernize their atomic arsenals amid a deterioration of the world's geopolitical situation, investing huge sums of money diverted from other development goals, an influential think tank said in a report published on June 12.
Global Nuclear Arsenals Growing Amid Increased Tensions - SIPRI Sputnik 12 Jun 2023 -- The nine nuclear powers continued to increase or modernize their atomic weapon stockpiles in 2022 as the fallout from the Ukraine conflict undermined nuclear diplomacy, a fresh report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) claimed on Monday.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's address to the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries, Moscow, June 12, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Jun 2023
Can Russian Crude Ease Pakistan's Economic Woes? VOA 12 Jun 2023 -- Pakistani authorities are touting the arrival of the first shipment of discounted Russian crude oil as "transformative," however, analysts say the extent of relief it will bring the country's crisis-riddled economy is not clear.
Afghan Refugee Crackdown Continues in Pakistan Despite Taliban Objections VOA 11 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan is continuing a months-long crackdown on Afghan refugees living in the country, detaining hundreds of people accused of lacking proper documentation.
Pakistani Prime Minister Says 1st Batch of Russian Oil Delivered to Pakistan Sputnik 11 Jun 2023 -- In late March, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russian and Pakistani companies were working on the issue of Russian oil supplies. In particular, they reached preliminary agreements on the oil price and discussed the shipment of a pilot batch of oil.
China, Pakistan and Iran hold first meeting of trilateral consultation on counter-terrorism, security Global Times 08 Jun 2023 -- China on Wednesday held a consultation meeting in Beijing with Pakistan and Iran on counter-terrorism and security, marking the first meeting of its kind.
Foreign Secretary's Roundtable Meeting with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad, Thursday 8th June 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan held a roundtable meeting with the resident ASEAN Heads of Missions today. The meeting was held as part of Pakistan's continued engagement with ASEAN. The Foreign Secretary reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to fortifying the partnership between Pakistan and ASEAN in all spheres, in line with its East Asia Vision.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 08 June 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Jun 2023
Pakistan-China-Iran Trilateral Consultation on Counter Terrorism and Security Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jun 2023 -- The first meeting of Pakistan-China-Iran Trilateral Consultation on counter terrorism and security was held at Directors General level on 7 June 2023 in Beijing, China. Mr. Abdul Hameed, Director General (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Bai Tian, Director General of the Department of External Security Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, and Seyed Rasoul Mosavi, Assistant to the Foreign Minister and Director General of South Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, led their respective delegations.
China Hosts Rare Counterterrorism Talks With Iran, Pakistan VOA 07 Jun 2023 -- China, Iran and Pakistan held their first trilateral counterterrorism and regional security consultations on Wednesday in Beijing.
Taliban Move to Address Pakistan's Cross-Border Terror Complaints VOA 06 Jun 2023 -- Taliban authorities in Afghanistan announced their plan Sunday to move thousands of Pakistani refugees away from border provinces amid sustained allegations the displaced population is the source of growing terrorism in neighboring Pakistan.
Pakistan's Ex-PM Khan Says 'Reign of Terror Unleashed' on Party VOA 06 Jun 2023 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused the government Tuesday of unleashing a "reign of terror" on his party to keep it out of the elections and banning the country's mainstream media from reporting on abuses against his supporters.
Imran Khan accuses Pakistan's military of seeking to destroy his party, imprison him Press TV 04 Jun 2023 -- Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has accused the military and its intelligence branch, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), of openly attempting to crush his political party and throw him in jail to stop him from winning the upcoming elections.
Police arrest president of Pakistan's main opposition party Press TV 02 Jun 2023 -- The president of Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, has been arrested in the eastern city of Lahore on charges of corruption, according to officials.
Pakistan Allows Barter Trade with Iran, Afghanistan, Russia VOA 02 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has authorized barter trade with Iran, Afghanistan and Russia on specific goods, including petroleum and gas, to bypass Western sanctions on those countries and ease pressure on its declining foreign exchange reserves.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 01 June 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jun 2023
Insurgents Kill 2 Pakistan Soldiers Near Iran's Border VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan said Thursday that two of its soldiers were killed when a security outpost along the border with Iran came under attack from a "group of terrorists."

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June 2023 - Pakistan Special Weapons News