July 2023 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Suicide Bombing in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province PRC MofA 31 Jul 2023
Death Toll From Suicide Bombing in Pakistan Rises to 54 - Reports Sputnik 31 Jul 2023 -- The death toll from a bombing attack that rocked a political party rally in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has climbed to 54 after more victims died from their wounds on Monday, media reported, citing police.
Guterres strongly condemns suicide bombing in Pakistan UN News 31 Jul 2023 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly suicide bombing at a political rally in northwest Pakistan on Sunday.
At least 35 killed, over 200 injured as blast hits political rally in NW Pakistan People's Daily 31 Jul 2023 -- At least 35 people were killed and over 200 others sustained injuries on Sunday after a blast ripped through a political rally in Pakistan's Bajaur district, an official of the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province told Xinhua.
44 killed, 120 injured in suicide attack in northwestern Pakistan Press TV 30 Jul 2023 -- At least 44 people have been killed and dozens of others injured in a suicide attack at a political gathering in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to reports.
Pakistan Blast Kills At Least 40 At Political Gathering RFE/RL 30 Jul 2023 -- At least 40 people were killed and scores injured after an explosion devastated a packed political gathering in northwestern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, officials told RFE/RL on July 30.
At Least 40 Killed in Blast at Political Rally in Pakistan Sputnik 30 Jul 2023 -- The death toll from a blast at a convention of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party in the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased to 40, a Pakistani broadcasterreported on Sunday.
Blast at Pakistan Political Convention Kills Dozens VOA 30 Jul 2023 -- A blast in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has killed more than 40 people, according to authorities.
Top China Official Visits Pakistan, Marking Economic Corridor Milestone VOA 30 Jul 2023 -- A senior Chinese leader landed in Pakistan Sunday to attend a government-sponsored ceremony this week, marking the 10th anniversary of their infrastructure development collaboration under China's global Belt and Road Initiative.
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Worry as Their Refugee Cards Expire VOA 27 Jul 2023 -- The residency cards of more than a million Afghan refugees living in Pakistan have not been extended, causing concern among the migrants about their refugee status.
Foreign Minister's Telephone Conversation with the UN Secretary General Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Jul 2023 -- Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephone conversation with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on 26 July 2023.
Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday 27 July 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Jul 2023
Pakistan Free to Have Ties With China, Senior US Official Says VOA 27 Jul 2023 -- A senior White House national security official has said the United States does not want to coerce Pakistan into choosing between Washington and Beijing.
Economists Tally Results of Decade of Chinese Investment in Pakistan VOA 27 Jul 2023 -- The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Beijing's massive investment plan to boost trade and economic ties with Pakistan, is 10 years old but has not fulfilled its lofty goals.
Foreign Minister's telephone call with Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jul 2023 -- Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of the Russian Federation today.
Readout: General Kurilla Visits Pakistan Armed Forces CENTCOM 25 Jul 2023 -- From July 23-25, General Michael 'Erik' Kurilla, USCENTCOM commander visited Pakistan to meet with senior military leaders, gain a better understanding of the security situation, and strengthen the military-to-military relationship between USCENTCOM and the Pakistan Armed Forces.
Foreign Minister's Telephone Call with the OIC Secretary General Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jul 2023 -- The Foreign Minister spoke with OIC Secretary General, Hissein Brahim Taha, over the telephone today. The telephone call was made against the backdrop of recurring incidents of the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and other European countries.
U.S. Secretary of State Calls the Foreign Minister Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jul 2023 -- Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari received a telephone call from the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the current positive momentum in Pak-U.S. ties.
Foreign Minister Speaks to EU High Representative Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jul 2023 -- Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephone conversation with European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mr Josep Borrell today.
Annual Staff Talks held between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Naval Headquarters Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jul 2023 -- Annual Staff Talks between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Naval Headquarters were held today at the Foreign Office. The Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) Vice Admiral Ovais A Bilgrami led the respective sides for the talks. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms Hina Rabbani Khar presided the meeting. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs was also represented in the meeting.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari US Dept. of State 24 Jul 2023
Pakistani FM calls for peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict People's Daily 21 Jul 2023 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the importance of a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and engagement.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Friday 21 July 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jul 2023
Four Pakistan Police Killed In Two Separate Attacks By Taliban RFE/RL 20 Jul 2023 -- Two police officers were killed and at least 10 others were wounded in northwestern Pakistan on July 20 when two suicide bombers attacked a security and administrative compound in the Bara Tehsil neighborhood of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that borders Afghanistan.
Pakistani Taliban Release New Magazine Geared Toward Women VOA 19 Jul 2023 -- The Pakistani Taliban released an online magazine geared toward women this week. The third of its kind in six years, the magazine comes at a time when the militant group formally known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, is staging a resurgence with near-daily deadly attacks on Pakistani security forces.
Afghanistan, Pakistan to Hold Key Talks as Cross-Border Terrorism Strains Ties VOA 18 Jul 2023 -- A senior Pakistani envoy will travel to Afghanistan on Wednesday for bilateral talks with Taliban leaders amid growing allegations Afghan-based fugitive militants have stepped up cross-border terrorist attacks in Pakistan.
Iran, Pakistan stress on developing military, defense, security co-op ISNA 16 Jul 2023 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Force, Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi met with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir in Tehran on Sunday.
Pakistani Army Chief Warns Afghan Taliban Against Harboring Militants After Twin Attacks RFE/RL 15 Jul 2023 -- The head of the Pakistani Army has threatened the Taliban-led government in Kabul with an "effective response" if it continues harboring militants who launch attacks in Pakistan.
Iran's top general urges enhanced defense-security cooperation with Pakistan Press TV 15 Jul 2023 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says Iran and Pakistan should enhance military relations and boost joint defense-security cooperation in the region.
Pakistan: Terrorists Enjoy 'Safe Havens' in Afghanistan VOA 14 Jul 2023 -- Pakistan reiterated a call for Afghanistan's Taliban authorities Friday to rein in "terrorists" plotting assaults across their shared border after insurgents killed at least 12 Pakistani soldiers this week.
China Begins Construction of Pakistan's Largest Nuclear Power Plant VOA 14 Jul 2023 -- Pakistan held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for what will be its largest civil nuclear power plant — constructed by China — that will contribute 1,200 megawatts of electricity daily to the national grid and is estimated to cost at least $3.5 billion.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday 13 July 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Jul 2023
IMF Transfers $1.2 Billion to Pakistan From Crucial Bailout Loan VOA 13 Jul 2023 -- Pakistan said Thursday the International Monetary Fund had transferred $1.2 billion to its central bank as the first tranche of a $3 billion bailout program for the cash-starved nation.
Militants Raid Pakistan Army Base; 12 Soldiers, Civilian Die in Clashes VOA 12 Jul 2023 -- Authorities in Pakistan said Wednesday that an insurgent assault on a military base and clashes elsewhere in the turbulent southwestern Baluchistan province killed 12 soldiers and a civilian.
Four Soldiers, Civilian Killed In Attack On Pakistani Army Base In North Balochistan RFE/RL 12 Jul 2023 -- Four soldiers and at least three gunmen were killed when a group of suspected militants attacked a Pakistani Army outpost in the restive Balochistan region of Pakistan, while a woman bystander caught in the cross fire has also died, the army and a regional administration chief said on July 12.
IMF Approves Much-Awaited $3 Billion Bailout for Pakistan VOA 12 Jul 2023 -- The International Monetary Fund approved a $3 billion bailout program for Pakistan on Wednesday to help the cash-starved nation address its short-term, acute balance of payments crisis and avert a potential default.
Extension of China-Pakistan Corridor to Afghanistan Presents Challenges VOA 12 Jul 2023 -- The Taliban may have achieved a diplomatic win in an agreement to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, analysts said, but implementation of the project still faces challenges.
Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday 06 July 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Jul 2023
Pakistan Army Major, 3 Soldiers Killed in Latest Militant Attacks VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- Clashes with militants and a suicide car bombing in northwestern Pakistan overnight killed at least four soldiers, including an army major.
Security Concerns, Payment Disputes Hinder China's BRI Investment in Pakistan VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- This week, China and Pakistan are marking 10 years of economic collaboration through Beijing's global Belt and Road Initiative. But the growing terrorist risk to Chinese citizens in the South Asian nation and differences over debt repayments now hinder progress in the joint infrastructure development program, according to officials and critics.
Pakistan: EU mobilises over €16.5 million in humanitarian aid for most vulnerable European Commission 04 Jul 2023 -- The Commission is providing €16.5 million to assist the most vulnerable people in Pakistan who have been affected by conflict as well as climate-induced disasters.
Militant Ambush Kills 2 Pakistan Soldiers Amid Spike in Terrorism VOA 03 Jul 2023 -- Officials in Pakistan said Monday that insurgents had ambushed a military convoy in a southwestern region and killed two security personnel, including an army major.
Exchange of list of prisoners between India and Pakistan India MEA 01 Jul 2023 -- India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. Under the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, such lists are exchanged every year on 1st January and 1st July.
Exchange of Lists of Prisoners between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jul 2023 -- Consistent with the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, the Government of Pakistan today handed over a list of 308 Indian prisoners in Pakistan (42 civilian prisoners and 266 fishermen) to the High Commission of India in Islamabad.

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July 2023 - Pakistan Special Weapons News