August 2023 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Suicide Bomber Attacks Security Convoy In Northwestern Pakistan, Killing Nine Soldiers RFE/RL 31 Aug 2023 -- At least nine Pakistani soldiers have been killed and 20 more injured in a suicide attack that targeted a security convoy in northwestern Pakistan.
Suicide Bombing Kills 9 Pakistani Soldiers VOA 31 Aug 2023 -- Pakistani officials said Thursday that a "motorcycle-borne" suicide bomber struck a military convoy in a remote northwestern region, killing at least nine soldiers and wounding several others.
PRIME MINISTER ATTENDS THE DEBRIEF OF PAKISTAN NAVY WAR GAME SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR- IX Pakistan Prime Miinister's Office 30 Aug 2023 -- The debrief session of Pakistan Navy's war game SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR IX was held at Karachi. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Upon arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.
8th Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Aug 2023 -- The 8th round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation was held in Beijing from 29-30 August 2023. Mr. Mohammad Kamran Akhtar, Additional Secretary (Arms Control & Disarmament/Policy Planning) from Pakistan and Mr. Sun Xiaobo, Director General, Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China led their respective delegations.
Pakistan Extends Ex-PM Khan's Detention for Allegedly Leaking State Secrets VOA 30 Aug 2023 -- A special Pakistani court Wednesday extended former prime minister Imran Khan's jail custody for two weeks to investigate him in connection with a secret diplomatic document allegedly missing from his possession while in office.
Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland's Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Jilani US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2023
Pakistan's Ex-PM Khan Remains in Jail After Suspension of Sentence VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- A federal court in Pakistan suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's corruption conviction and three-year jail sentence Tuesday, ordering his release on bail. But another court swiftly ordered him to be detained in a separate case.
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's Graft Conviction Suspended, Says Lawyer RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- An appeals court in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, has suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's conviction for corruption and three-year-prison sentence, his lawyers and court officials said on August 29.
'Manipulation' keeps Imran Khan in prison despite bail, lawyers say Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has remained in prison despite the Islamabad High Court suspending his recent conviction on corruption charges, with his lawyers claiming that a "manipulation of justice" is keeping him behind bars.
Pakistani court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan's graft conviction Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- A Pakistani high court suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent conviction on corruption charges on Tuesday, his lawyer says.
Pakistan high court suspends Imran Khan conviction IRNA 29 Aug 2023 -- A Pakistani court has suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's three-year prison sentence on corruption charges, according to Pakistani media.
China, Pakistan launch joint air exercise featuring Chinese warplanes on both sides Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- In a first since Pakistan inducted Chinese-made J-10CE fighters into its air force, the two countries kicked off a joint air exercise on Monday, with experts saying on Tuesday that the drill will further enhance exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries and contribute to regional peace and stability.
Pakistan court drops sedition case against ex-PM Khan: Lawyer Press TV 28 Aug 2023 -- A Pakistani court dismissed a sedition case lodged against Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday, according to a court order and his lawyer.
China, Pakistan stage joint drills to boost defense cooperation Press TV 28 Aug 2023 -- China and Pakistan have kicked off joint air force drills to enhance coordination between the armed forces of the two countries.
Protests Over Power Bill Increases Spread in Pakistan VOA 27 Aug 2023 -- Protests against soaring power prices continued in Pakistan for a third consecutive day on Sunday, with television footage showing enraged consumers at rallies burning their electricity bills.
Pakistani Doctor Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 25 Aug 2023 -- A Rochester man was sentenced today to 216 months in prison, equivalent to 18 years, followed by five years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday 25 August 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Aug 2023
One year on from catastrophic floods, millions of children in Pakistan still need urgent support UNICEF 25 Aug 2023 -- One year after historic floods devastated Pakistan and a national state of emergency was declared, millions of children continue to need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services, UNICEF warned today. Recovery and rehabilitation efforts remain underfunded.
Pakistan: Flood waters have gone but horror continues for children, UNICEF warns UN News 25 Aug 2023 -- Millions of children in Pakistan remain dependent on humanitarian assistance as recovery and rehabilitation efforts from last year's catastrophic floods lack sufficient funding, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday.
Pakistani Rupee Hits Record Low VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- For the first time in Pakistan's history, the country's currency plummeted in value to more than 300 rupees against the dollar, raising fears that everyday items could get more expensive as consumers continue to face back-breaking inflation.
U.S., partner nations complete Regional Cooperation 23 in Montana CENTCOM 22 Aug 2023 -- Over the course of 10 days, more than 230 individuals from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, as well as observers from Turkmenistan, came together for Exercise Regional Cooperation 23, held Aug. 8-18, 2023, in Helena, Montana. The annual, multinational exercise, sponsored by U.S. Central Command and this year hosted by the Montana National Guard, aimed to enhance stability operations and promote cooperation on counter-terrorism and joint, combined capabilities among the U.S. and Central and South Asian nations.
Indian Charge d' Affaires Summoned to Register Pakistan's Strong Protest over Killing of a Civilian at the Line of Control Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Aug 2023 -- The Indian Charge d' Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, to register Pakistan's strong protest over the killing of a 60-year-old civilian, Mr Ghias, resident of Oli village of Kotli district, as a result of firing by the Indian forces. The incident took place in the Nikial Sector of the Line of Control (LoC) on 21 August 2023.
Clashes With Militants Near Afghan Border Kill 6 Pakistani Soldiers VOA 22 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan said Tuesday that a counterterrorism raid in a volatile district on the border with Afghanistan had killed at least six soldiers and four "terrorists" in the ensuing clashes.
IED attack kills 11 laborers in Pakistan's North Waziristan Press TV 20 Aug 2023 -- At least 11 laborers, working on an under-construction army post, have been killed in an attack in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded under their vehicle.
Pakistani President Denies Signing New Pro-Military Laws VOA 20 Aug 2023 -- President Arif Alvi of Pakistan said Sunday that he has refused to sign into law two bills that critics say would undermine dissent and enhance authorities' power to prosecute people for acts against the military and national security.
Pakistan arrests opposition leader in crackdown on Imran Khan's party Press TV 19 Aug 2023 -- Pakistani authorities have arrested opposition leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a widening crackdown on former prime minister Imran Khan's party by the military-backed interim government.
Leader Of Pakistan's Opposition Tehrik-e Insaf Party Detained RFE/RL 19 Aug 2023 -- The leader of Pakistan's Tehrik-e Insaf (PTI) party, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, has been detained by authorities, a spokesman for the party said on August 19 as a crackdown on the former ruling party widens.
Pakistan Arrests Ex-Foreign Minister Qureshi Under Anti-Espionage Law VOA 19 Aug 2023 -- Pakistani authorities Saturday arrested Shah Mahmood Qureshi, a twice-former foreign minister and current opposition leader, on charges that he played a role in misusing official secret information for political gains.
Arrests and Road Closures As Pashtun Protesters Try To Reach Islamabad RFE/RL 18 Aug 2023 -- The head of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) says several members of the Pakistani human rights group have been detained as they attempted to reach the Supreme Court in Islamabad to demand that the state protects their rights and ensure their security.
Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday - 17 August 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Aug 2023
Ministers of interim Pakistani PM's cabinet take oath Press TV 17 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan has sworn in a caretaker cabinet under interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar who has promised to hold fair and free elections by the end of the year but they are likely to be delayed.
Militant Attack In Pakistan's Balochistan Targets Chinese Engineers RFE/RL 13 Aug 2023 -- Unidentified militants on August 13 attacked a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan Province.
Insurgents Ambush Chinese Engineers' Convoy in Pakistan VOA 13 Aug 2023 -- Authorities in southwestern Pakistan said Sunday that insurgents attacked a convoy carrying Chinese engineers to the China-run Arabian Sea Gwadar port, but the foreigners were not harmed.
SHELLING FROM PAKISTAN SIDE IN BORDER AREAS India PIB 11 Aug 2023 -- The details of fatal casualties in respect of soldiers and casualties of civilians during the last three years and current year (till June 2023) due to ceasefire violation are as under:
Pakistan's Now-Dissolved Parliament Blamed for Boosting Military's 'Intrusion' in Politics VOA 10 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan's National Assembly has been dissolved, with outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif being replaced with an interim successor to oversee a general election due within 90 days amid economic and political crises facing the country.
Pakistani PM Orders Parliament Dissolved As Country Moves Toward Elections RFE/RL 09 Aug 2023 -- Pakistani President Arif Alvi ordered parliament dissolved late on August 9 on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the country moves toward a general election by mid-November with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country's top opposition leader, in prison on a corruption conviction.
Purported Text of Secret Cable Shows US Ire at Imran Khan VOA 09 Aug 2023 -- The United States said Wednesday it had objected privately and publicly to last year's visit to Russia by Pakistan's then-prime minister, Imran Khan, but rejected allegations that Washington had played a role in his removal from power weeks later.
Pakistan: Gas Pipeline Project With Iran on Track VOA 09 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan said Wednesday it is "actively engaged" with Iran to try to dissuade it from pursuing international arbitration over constructing a major gas pipeline to link the two nations, rejecting recent media claims that the multibillion-dollar project has been shelved.
Former Pakistani prime minister challenges his conviction in high court Press TV 08 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has appealed against his conviction that bars him from politics for five years.
Pakistan Bans Ex-PM Khan From Politics for 5 Years VOA 08 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan's election commission ruled Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot hold any public office for five years after being convicted and jailed on corruption charges.
Pakistan to increase electricity imports from Iran IRNA 08 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan's government has announced that it will enhance imports of electricity from Iran to expand mutual cooperation in the energy sector.
Pakistan to increase electricity imports from Iran Press TV 08 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan's finance ministry says the country will increase its electricity imports from Iran to respond to growing demand for power in the country, especially in its key ocean port of Gwadar.
Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Monday 7 August 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Aug 2023
Pakistan's Ex-PM Khan Held in 'Insect-Ridden, Dark and Tangy' Cell VOA 07 Aug 2023 -- The United States on Monday described the arrest of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan over the weekend as an "internal matter" for the South Asian nation, while the United Nations called for respecting due process in proceedings against the embattled politician.
Afghan Taliban Chief Deems Cross-Border Attacks on Pakistan Forbidden VOA 06 Aug 2023 -- The supreme leader of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban has labeled cross-border attacks, including those on Pakistan, as "haram" or forbidden under Islam.
Khan's party censures 'ridiculous' Pakistani local court ruling, lodges appeal Press TV 06 Aug 2023 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party has censured as "ridiculous" a local court verdict that handed him a three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations.
Khan's Party Slams Pakistan Authorities for Keeping Ex-PM in Notorious Jail VOA 06 Aug 2023 -- Party officials and lawyers of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan complained Sunday that authorities had denied them access in jail to Khan a day after he was arrested on a corruption conviction.
1st LD: Pakistani court sentences former PM Imran Khan for 3-year jail term People's Daily 06 Aug 2023 -- A local court in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan to a three-year jail term for hiding his financial assets.
Pakistan Reaffirms Solidarity with the Kashmiri People on 'Youm-e-Istehsal' Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Aug 2023 -- On the fourth anniversary of India's illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the people and Government of Pakistan are solemnly observing the 'Youm-e- Istehsal' today in solidarity with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters.
Message of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Youm-e-Istehsal. Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Aug 2023 -- It has been four years since India unilaterally and illegally revoked the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) on 5 August 2019.
Since then, India has resorted to use of brutal force and violence to suppress the Kashmiri people. It has also undertaken a series of measures clearly aimed at altering the internationally recognized disputed status of IIOJK. In particular, India has tried to bring about demographic changes to undermine the right to self-determination of the Kashmiris.
Message of the President of Pakistan on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal. Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Aug 2023 -- India unleashed its illegal and unilateral actions on 5 August 2019 in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) with the aim of disempowering, disenfranchising, and dispossessing the Kashmiri people in their own land. These measures were designed to permanently occupy the disputed territory and erase its distinct Kashmiri character.
Message from Foreign Minister of Pakistan on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal. Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Aug 2023 -- 'Youm-e-Istehsal' is a somber occasion to recall India's illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Pakistan Arrests Ex-PM Khan After Corruption Charge Sentence VOA 05 Aug 2023 -- Pakistani police arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday, minutes after a federal court sentenced him to three years in prison on charges of illegally selling state gifts.
Pakistani Ex-PM Imran Khan Urges 'Calm' Among Supporters After His Arrest RFE/RL 05 Aug 2023 -- Pakistani police arrested Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan at his residence in the eastern city of Lahore on August 5, shortly after a court in the capital, Islamabad, sentenced him to three years in prison for unlawfully selling state gifts during his term in 2018-2022.
Pakistan's Imran Khan arrested after three-year prison sentence Press TV 05 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been arrested after a court in Islamabad found him guilty of "corrupt practices" involving the sale of state gifts and sentenced him to three years in jail.
Pakistan's Ex-PM Imran Khan Arrested and Sentenced to Three Years in Prison Sputnik 05 Aug 2023 -- An Islamabad court has sentenced former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to three years in prison after finding him guilty of corrupt practices in the Toshakhana case, media reported on Saturday.
Is China Responsible for Pakistan's Debt Problem? VOA 04 Aug 2023 -- Pakistan and China are marking a decade of economic cooperation with much fanfare these days as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, popularly known as CPEC, completes 10 years. Experts say while the mega-project helped Pakistan develop much-needed infrastructure, the less-than-generous loans from Beijing coupled with Islamabad's mismanagement has kept the project from turning Pakistan's economy around.
Iran FM, Pakistan army chief discuss expansion of bilateral ties IRNA 04 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and exchanged views on the latest developments and bilateral cooperation.
Iran, Pakistan ramp up annual trade to $2.3 billion: Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 04 Aug 2023 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that the annual trade between Iran and Pakistan has reached 2.3 billion dollars in recent years despite various restrictions and obstacles.
Iran sees no restriction on expansion of ties with Pakistan, says FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 04 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic observes absolutely no restriction on the expansion of all-out relations and cooperation with neighboring Pakistan in areas of common interest.
Afghan Taliban Call On Pakistan to Avoid Baseless Terror Charges VOA 03 Aug 2023 -- Taliban leaders in Afghanistan have called on Pakistan to share its "concerns" on cross-border terrorism formally instead of leveling unfounded allegations in the media.
Prime Minister along-side Turkish Vice President jointly launch PNS Tariq in Karachi Pakistan PM 02 Aug 2023 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along-side Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, jointly launched PNS Tariq Corvette, at a ceremony held today in Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works, Karachi.
Iran, Pakistan Discuss Ways to Complete Gas Pipeline Bypassing US Sanctions VOA 03 Aug 2023 -- Iran announced Thursday its readiness to help urgently complete and operationalize a long-delayed multibillion dollar pipeline to export natural gas to neighboring Pakistan.
Iran's Amir-Abdollahian praises 'new chapter' in Tehran-Islamabad ties as he arrives in neighboring Pakistan Press TV 02 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has arrived in Pakistan at the head of a high-ranking delegation as he praised a "new chapter" in bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.
Gunmen Kill 2 Pakistani Policemen Guarding Polio Vaccinators VOA 01 Aug 2023 -- Unknown gunmen killed two police officers in southwestern Pakistan in an attack Tuesday on polio vaccinators.
More Than 50 Dead from Pakistan Rally Blast VOA 01 Aug 2023 -- Officials in Pakistan told VOA Tuesday the death toll from Sunday's suicide bombing at a political rally in the northwestern part of the country has risen to 56.
UN Security Council condemns suicide terrorist attack in Pakistan People's Daily 01 Aug 2023 -- The UN Security Council on Monday strongly condemned the "heinous and cowardly" suicide terrorist attack at a political meeting in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday.
IS claims responsibility for suicide attack in NW Pakistan People's Daily 01 Aug 2023 -- The Islamic State (IS) or Daesh on Monday claimed responsibility for a suicide attack at a political gathering in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which killed 54 and left over 100 others injured on Sunday.

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