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April 2024 - Pakistan Special Weapons News
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- No peace in world without permanent ceasefire in Gaza: Pakistan PM Press TV 29 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan's prime minister has said the world would not get to bear witness to peace unless the Israeli regime permanently ceased its military aggression against the Gaza Strip, which the regime has brought under a genocidal war.
- Abducted Senior Judge Released In Northwestern Pakistan RFE/RL 29 Apr 2024 -- A senior Pakistani judge has been released after being kidnapped in the South Waziristan district of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, after his captors released a video of him pleading for his freedom.
- Officials: Senior Pakistani judge freed from militant captivity 'unconditionally' VOA 29 Apr 2024 -- Authorities in Pakistan said Monday that militants had "unconditionally" released a senior judge who had been held hostage for two days in a volatile northwestern region.
- Senior Judge Kidnapped By Armed Men In Northwestern Pakistan RFE/RL 28 Apr 2024 -- A senior judge serving the South Waziristan district in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province has been kidnapped by armed men.
- Hostage video shows Pakistani judge pleading for his release VOA 28 Apr 2024 -- Militants in Pakistan released a video Sunday showing a senior judge pleading for his freedom, a day after he was taken captive in a volatile northwestern district.
- Red Cross official seeks staggered return of Afghans from Pakistan VOA 27 Apr 2024 -- Changes are being urged to plans for returning thousands of Afghan citizens from Pakistan to make the process more effective.
- Pakistan not to attach importance to US sanctions: FM IRNA 27 Apr 2024 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has pointed to the importance of President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Pakistan, noting that Islamabad does not care about the United States sanctions and will do whatever is in line with its national interests.
- Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 26 April 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Apr 2024
- Pakistan Rejects the 2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices issued by the US State Department Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan categorically rejects the recently released 2023 Country Report on human rights practices issued by the US State Department. The contents of the report are unfair, based on inaccurate information and are completely divorced from the ground reality.
- Pakistan rejects U.S. report on human rights practices People's Daily 26 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan has "categorically" rejected a report by the U.S. State Department over the alleged human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a politically motivated report can ignore the alarming situation in Gaza.
- Pakistan extends registered Afghan refugees' stay VOA 26 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan's decision earlier this week to extend the term of a key document that allows Afghans to live in the country legally has created some breathing room for refugees who fear they would be sent back to Afghanistan.
- Pakistan, Iran see Afghanistan-based terror groups as 'serious threat' to global security VOA 24 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan and Iran pledged Wednesday they would increase joint efforts against Afghanistan's terrorism threat and urged Afghanistan's hardline Taliban government to involve all Afghans in "basic decision-making."
- Joint Statement between Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Islamic Republic of Iran at the Culmination of the Visit by the President of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Apr 2024
- Raisi: Iran considers Pakistan's security as its own IRNA 23 Apr 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart said that the Islamic Iran considers Pakistan's security as its security, and emphasized the need to use the capacity and opportunity of the common borders between the two countries for the benefit of the two nations.
- What's Behind The Deadly Surge Of Violence In Pakistan's Balochistan? RFE/RL 23 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan has been the scene of a low-level insurgency and a brutal government crackdown for decades.
- Iran, Pakistan to bring peace, stability to region through cooperation: Raeisi Press TV 23 Apr 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has stressed that the Islamic Republic and Pakistan can play a major role in achieving regional peace through promotion of their bilateral ties.
- Iran, Pakistan urge Gaza cease-fire VOA 22 Apr 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi started an official visit to neighboring Pakistan on Monday, where he denounced Israel for the alleged "genocide" in Gaza.
- Iran president, Pakistan senate speaker discuss bilateral ties IRNA 22 Apr 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Chairman of Pakistan's Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani in a meeting in Islamabad called for the expansion of bilateral ties.
- Iran, Pakistan interior ministers discuss bilateral ties in Islamabad IRNA 22 Apr 2024 -- The interior ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan met and discussed bilateral ties during an official meeting.
- 'Inseparable bonds': Raeisi says Iran, Pakistan resolved to boost all-level ties Press TV 22 Apr 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran and Pakistan have "inseparable" bonds and are determined to bolster their relations in different fields at all levels.
- Iran, Pakistan Hold First Talks Since Cross-Border Strikes RFE/RL 22 Apr 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on April 22 in Islamabad in their first meeting since their countries exchanged missile strikes in February.
- Iranian President arrives in Pakistan ISNA 22 Apr 2024 -- The Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for high-level talks with Pakistani officials on Monday.
- Latest Attack On Pakistani Customs Officials Kills 3 RFE/RL 21 Apr 2024 -- Police in the western Pakistani city of Dera Ismail Khan say unidentified men opened fire on a vehicle carrying customs officials on April 21, killing a customs inspector and two security personnel and injuring another in the second deadly attack on customs officials in the span of four days.
- Iran, Pakistan reach good agreements to promote ties: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 21 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran and Pakistan have reached "very good" agreements to promote relations in various sectors and serve the two countries' interests.
- Iran's president set to visit Pakistan for wide-ranging talks VOA 21 Apr 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will arrive in neighboring Pakistan on Monday for official meetings with the host nation's leaders amidst Iran-Israel tensions.
- Pakistan protests 'erroneous' US sanctions on Chinese firms over missile program allegations VOA 20 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan criticized the United States on Saturday for penalizing four international companies on charges they are aiding its ballistic missile program.
- Pakistan's prolonged ban on X exposes fear of dissent, critics say VOA 20 Apr 2024 -- "I have a sword hanging over my head," says journalist Asad Ali Toor. A vocal critic of Pakistan's state institutions, Toor was arrested February 26 for, among other charges, running a malicious campaign against government officials. He has pleaded not guilty and is out on bail, awaiting trial.
- Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 19 April 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Apr 2024
- Terrorist Attack in Karachi Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Apr 2024 -- The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns today's heinous terrorist attack in Karachi's Landhi Area. All necessary measures will be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice. Such dastardly acts only strengthen the resolve of the Government and the people of Pakistan to eliminate the scourge of terrorism.
- 5 Japanese nationals narrowly survive Karachi suicide attack, police say VOA 19 Apr 2024 -- Police in Pakistan's port city of Karachi said Friday two suicide bombers attacked a van carrying five Japanese autoworkers, but they all escaped unhurt.
- United States Imposes Sanctions on Suppliers Contributing to Ballistic Missile Proliferation US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2024 -- The United States is committed to strengthening the global nonproliferation regime by taking action to disrupt procurement networks supporting proliferation activities of concern.
- U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Suppliers to Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2024 -- The Department of State is designating four entities pursuant to Section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. These entities have supplied missile‐applicable items to Pakistan's ballistic missile program, including its long-range missile program.
- Pakistan to host Iran's president Monday for official bilateral talks VOA 18 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan announced Thursday that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will pay a three-day official visit to Islamabad, starting April 22, as the neighboring countries seek to mend relations after an unprecedented exchange of antiterror missile strikes on each other's territory.
- Pakistan claims to have killed 7 'terrorists' near Afghan border VOA 17 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan said Wednesday that its border security forces killed a group of seven "terrorists," who were attempting to cross over from Afghanistan.
- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan call for cease-fire in Gaza VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- Saudi Arabia and Pakistan jointly called for a cease-fire in Gaza on Tuesday, with Saudis urging de-escalation in the region without mentioning Iran's recent strike on Israel.
- Visit of Saudi Foreign Minister to Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Apr 2024 -- Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud led a ministerial delegation on an official visit to Pakistan from 15-16 April 2024.
- Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Investment Conference held in Islamabad Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Apr 2024 -- The high-level Saudi delegation led by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, attended the 'Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Investment Conference' held in Islamabad today.
- Pakistan's Deep Concern over the Ongoing Developments in the Middle East Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan is watching with deep concern the ongoing developments in the Middle East.
- Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan for wide-ranging talks VOA 14 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan will host high-level meetings with Saudi Arabia on Monday and Tuesday to enhance economic and energy cooperation between the two allied nations.
- Militants Block Highway In Southwest Pakistan, Kill 11 RFE/RL 13 Apr 2024 -- Unidentified gunmen have killed 11 people in separate incidents on the same highway in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan Province.
- Insurgents kidnap, kill 11 travelers in southwestern Pakistan VOA 12 Apr 2024 -- Police in southwestern Pakistan said Friday that separatist militants blocked a national highway linking the country to Iran, kidnapped 11 travelers and then shot them all to death.
- Pakistan bans Iran-backed Shiite group fighting in Syria VOA 11 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan has banned the activities of an Iran-backed Shiite militant group allegedly involved in recruiting and sending young Pakistanis to fight in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
- Gunmen Kill 3 Police In Separate Incidents In Northwestern Pakistan RFE/RL 06 Apr 2024 -- Three police officers were killed in two separate incidents in Pakistan's restive northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, police said on April 6.
- Pakistan Denounces the Provocative Remarks Made by the Indian Defence Minister Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan denounces the provocative remarks made by the Indian Defence Minister during a recent televised interview, in response to a media revelation regarding India's clandestine operations within Pakistan.
- Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Thursday, 04 April 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Apr 2024
- Pakistan Condemns Terror Attacks in Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan unequivocally condemns the heinous and dastardly terrorist attacks at police and security installations in the cities of Rask and Chabahar in Iran.
- Pakistan Strongly Condemns the Attack on the Consular Section of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Apr 2024 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the attack on the Consular Section of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria.
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