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Pfor the people of Pakistan for our friendship but our mutual cooperation, Sharif said duri n g a n i n t e r v i e w w i t h X i n h u a h e r e a t t h e P r i m e M i n i s t e r ’s O ff i c e , t h e f i r s t e x c l u s i v e o n e w i t h f o r e i g n m e d i a s i n c e h i s i n a u g u r ation “For me it’s a very good start ” This year marks the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations bet w e e n C h i n a a n d P a k i s t a n S h a r i f s a i d t h a t o v e r t h e p a s t 7 0 - p l u s y e a r s , t h e l e a d e r s o f Pakistan and China have continuously culti-

vated and promoted bilateral friendship The two countries have developed into allweather strategic cooperative partners with a unique friendship like iron brothers that has stood the test of time This friendship now must achieve higher heights, he added Sharif, 73, served three terms as chief minister of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province and has extensive experience in regional economic development and governance When talking about Chinese modernization Sharif said Pakistan should emulate the model It is a great success model and success story,” the prime minister said, recalling how generations of visionary Chinese leaders have led their people to create unprecedented development miracles lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and providing vast rural populations with access to education healthcare

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Imran granted right to appeal in cypher case

ECP to hold by-polls to NA , provincial seats on April 21

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold by elections on vacant national and provincial assembly seats, on April 21 The election commission has announced its schedule of by elections on vacant assemblies seats across the country The electoral body will hold elections on six National Assembly seats two seats each of KP and Balochistan assemblies and 12 vacant seats of Punjab Assembly The candidates could submit their nomination papers from 16-18 March and preliminary list of candidates will be displayed on March 18 election commission said The scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on March 21 It is pertinent to mention here that the People s Party has decided to field Aseefa Bhutto Zardari as its candidate on the National Assembly seat vacated after Asif Ali Zardari s election as the President of Pakistan The Senate by election on six vacant seats from Islamabad, Sindh and Balochistan on Thursday March 14 (tomorrow) According to the election commission polling will be held at the upper house of parliament as well as at Sindh and Balochistan assemblies in Karachi and Quetta from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Thursday Among these general category seats one fall vacant in the federal capital two in Sindh and three in Balochistan as senators relinquished their seats following their election as members of the National Assembly as well as provincial assemblies of Sindh and Balochistan

Gandapur hopeful of solution to KP ’s woes af ter ‘positive’ talks with PM

DHaleem Adil urges ban lifting from meeting Imran Khan in Adiala Jail

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the money on development instead The country also plans to acquire clean energy technologies from China and others Sharif said he looks forward to revisiting China, calling it a tradition for Pakistan’s new leadership after inauguration China is our second home he said We made solemn commitments that we would work together said Sharif, and we would be together through thick and thin

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a comprehensive action plan within a month to address the financial disparities with the federal government The plan will involve compiling relevant documents to strengthen the province’s case Furthermore the CM emphasized utilizing all available legal and constitutional avenues to secure the province s rightful dues He also directed the formation of an expert team to effectively negotiate with the federal government The Chief Minister did not rule out seeking legal recourse if the matter remains unresolved

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He reciprocated the warm sentiments expressed by the Chinese leadership and lauded their contribution and commitment to the strengthening of the iron-clad friendship between Pakistan and China The Chinese Ambassador reaffirmed that the Chinese leadership and government was looking forward to further deepening of PakistanChina friendship In this regard he reiterated the invitation extended to the prime minister to undertake an official visit to China at his earliest convenience While accepting the invitation, the prime minister said that he would undertake the visit at a mutually convenient date that would be worked out through diplomatic channels

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TH E auto sector is big, with its manufacturers providing a large number of jobs, and the import of parts for manufacture providing big business in itself It is a separate issue that Pakistani manufacturers are actually merely assemblers, with auto-part manufacture still at a relatively primitive stage There are a number of reasons why the deletion programme has not gone well, but the sector is considered a driver of the economy, therefore the decline of eight percent in car sales in February compared to January was not good news and the fact that sales had actually gone up 57 percent year-on-year merely reflects the abysmal performance of the industry last year Auto sales are actually a fairly reliable indicator of how well the economy is doing With a deluge of anecdotal evidence about how hard times are, it would be a wonder if car sales did not continue to fall

As a consumer durable a car would only be bought when there is some disposable income, when consumers feel not just that they are earning for immediate needs but are putting away enough for a rainy day That kind of recovery is not visible Sales have taken a hammering because of skyrocketing prices, which have been caused by the decline in the rupee Last year ’s

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M A Niazi Editor Pakistan Today Babar Nizami Editor Profit

TH E R E is no denying the substantial role played by an individual’s experiences and influences especially through his formative years in deciding the personality traits he goes on to acquire For man grows and develops in certain directions depending upon the various and unceasing inputs from his surroundings and how he responds to them and interacts with the world at large The importance of empirical knowledge cannot therefore be overstated That being said– contrary to what armchair philosophers with an atheistic bent are so fond of asserting– the human mind even at the time of the individual s birth, is no blank slate In addition to the hardware (the eyes, the ears, the brain, and the like), all the chemicals and passions, a human being is born with at least four innate ideas It is in the framework based on these ideas that he takes in and processes all the various facts and opinions he comes into contact with These four intrinsic ideas (not necessarily in any order) are: the concept of a Creator (sensus divinitatis), the distinction between true and false (basis for cognitive judgment), distinction between beautiful and ugly (basis for aesthetic appraisal), and differentiation between right and wrong (basis for moral judgment) In fact it is these four that distinguish man from the lesser life forms

The human eye can sense light in its numerous colours and shades; and the human mouth has the taste buds to distinguish between salty and sour, sweet and spicy (to cite but two human capabilities) But humans share these abilities among many more with various other life forms What sets humans apart

Psychologists can no-doubt tell plenty about those who have convinced themselves that they are happy but who are not actually happy. Any happiness, success or satisfaction gained by giving up any par t of oneÊs humanity can, at best, only be hollow and shor t-lived.

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is the fact that they possess ‘taste buds’ (so to speak)

in cognitive, aesthetic and moral domains as well Which might sound strange to many observant folks who are apt to conclude that the available evidence overwhelmingly suggests otherwise For there is a manifest lack of cognitive ability moral sense and/or aesthetic judgement on the part of the homo sapiens, whichever sample one may take up for consideration How is this ‘discrepancy’ to be explained?

The discrepancy is only apparent Because none remains if the following is understood: while every human mind comes pre-fitted with cognitive- aesthetic- and moral-compasses as well as with sensus divinitatis, a man is supposed to exercise the apparatus he receives at his birth or else he loses it just like he loses muscle mass if he chooses not to use any given muscle This happens ever so slowly, but there is an inevitability to the process if a man is not careful enough So much so that man s very nature gets distorted if it is not cherished and preserved One could put together many conscious and subconscious factors that are apt to make an individual think or act in ways that end up distorting his nature Circumstances as well as nurture (with not a little help from the individual himself) combine to cause him over time to first become less sensitive to occasional departures from his nature followed by temporarily or permanently forgetting one or more of these innate concepts altogether Inevitably, every individual who lets that happen to himself at the same time loses some of his humanity too In other words, the finish of his life after such a loss is certain to be less than that of somebody who preserves his humanity and for that keeps his innate ideas alive and active by being true to them

Take cognitive dissonance (or double-think) for example Mental laziness, lack of commitment to intellectual integrity and/or consideration of vested in-

terests can easily cause a man to be shoddy in the way he handles data and forms his opinions as a result Whatever the cause each time the brain is not utilized to its full potential makes it harder to do the right thing at the next time of asking As one gets set in one s ways getting out of that comfort zone becomes harder and harder Until one even forgets how to use one s brain even if (when) one wants to Some crimes are certainly their own worst punishment Children being ultra-sensitive to contradictory words and acts from a very early age are notorious for embarrassing their elders by pointing such behaviour out in the most delicate of settings Over the years they learn to suppress the urge to be honest at all times Diplomacy sure has its place in society, but man rarely stops at the minimum necessary level Most adults are therefore much less sensitive to cognitive dissonance especially when it is their own What is true of a capacity for double-think is also true of having an inconsistent moral code the contradiction of which is either ignored or is rationalized on one pretext or another Whatever the case, the resulting bliss (if any) is not something any sane person would envy The fructifying kind of happiness can only be achieved when a man thinks and acts wisely in any given situation In other words only when he at peace with himself

Psychologists can no-doubt tell plenty about those who have convinced themselves that they are happy but who are not actually happy Any happiness, success or satisfaction gained by giving up any part of one’s humanity can, at best, only be hollow and short-lived But more significantly coming at the cost of one s humanity it is too dearly purchased anyway

The author is a connoisseur of music literature and food (but not drinks) He can be reached at www facebook com/hasanaftabsaeed

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High quality research into market mechanics, streamlining of processes and information sharing in order to produce informed decision making are essential for capital market growth which will ultimately result in multiplied economic activity, higher investments, higher documented transactions, service revenue, credit enhancement and increased market capitalization.

IN the intricate tapestry of India s political landscape the ascent of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the leadership of a radical leader, Narendra Modi, and its embrace of Hindutva ideology have become defining threads The inauguration of ‘Ram Mandir ’ stands as a symbolic pinnacle of this shift raising concerns about BJP s strategy the potential erosion of secular principles of India, and the broader implications for regional stability and global democracy

Though India’s struggle with religious nationalism resonates globally with similar movements rising in democracies from Turkey to Latin America and beyond the gravity of concerns surrounding India s internal dynamics is enormous India s internal panorama increasingly reflects the influence of religiously charged political appeals, a trend mirrored elsewhere but seemingly intensified in India This raises questions about the Indian state s role in fostering harmful narratives including promoting misinformation, hate speech, and even terrorism, both within its borders and internationally

The BJP’s increasing reliance on Hindutva ideology is obvious Policies and rhetoric favoring Hindu majoritarianism have become a hallmark of their governance

While the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya may be a manifestation of longstanding religious sentiments, it has also served as a political instrument, solidifying the party’s Hindu nationalist base The intertwining of religious and political narratives raises concerns about BJP’s true intent– is it fostering religious unity or exploiting faith for political gain?

One of the most disconcerting aspects of the BJP s approach is the deliberate manipulation of Hindu symbols and narratives to further its political agenda, often at the expense of religious minorities Critics argue that the BJP s strategies have exacerbated existing communal fault lines marginalized

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religious minorities and fostered an environment of suspicion and division The nation that prided itself on unity in diversity, is now grappling with the consequences of identity politics that threaten its social composition

The digital realm in this regard has become a battleground for political ideologies and the BJP has proven adept at using social media to spread Hindu nationalist propaganda The alarming rise of online hate speech and its real-world implications are threatening The digital space in India, once hailed as a platform for democratic discourse is now loaded with divisive narratives which contribute to an atmosphere of intolerance and hostility The weaponization of social media in facilitating political agendas poses a significant threat to the democratic values of free speech and open debate

The BJP’s electoral successes in recent regional elections are partly attributed to their Hindutva-driven mobilization of Hindu voters While the party celebrates these victories there are growing concerns about the long-term impact on India s secular democracy and social harmony Critics argue that the BJP s strategy, while politically expedient in the short term, risks deepening divisions among religious communities eroding the very foundation upon which India’s democratic structure stands

A worrisome aspect of BJP s approach is its exploitation of economic worries, redirecting frustrations toward religious minorities This has created a dangerous environment of intolerance and discrimination where marginalized communities bear the brunt of societal discontent Despite electoral victories dissent and resistance are growing from civil society groups and opposition parties concerned about the BJP s divisive policies The resilience of India s democratic spirit is evident in the voices that refuse to be silenced The struggle for an inclusive and tolerant India continues and the BJP s mandate is not absolute

For several years Western allies of India have been unable to realize the threat of Hindutva, or Saffron radicalism brewing under

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the leadership of PM Narebdra Modi Today there s a growing understanding that India s mask of the world s largest democracy and its image of a responsible state is fast vanishing The right-wing Hindu takeover has made India more of a Hindu Rashtra than a secular responsible state This scenario leads us to question if India is a reliable state Indian killing plots on foreign soil should be a wake-up call for India s Western allies

However, there is complete silence on India s consistent engagement in a proxy conflict against other states

Another worrisome aspect of BJP’s approach extends beyond domestic borders Concerns about India s domestic political climate are simmering internationally with Pakistan s Foreign Secretary, Sajjad Qazi, making bold accusations He alleged Indian intelligence agencies’ involvement in destabilizing Pakistan through extrajudicial killings echoing similar accusations recently leveled by the USA and Canada alleging Indian intelligence links to attempted and actual assassinations on their soil India s contradictory stance on terrorism is deemed unacceptable While vehemently accusing Pakistan of terrorism, India has failed to thoroughly investigate purported false flag operations within its borders De-

spite Pakistan s repeated efforts to investigate and jointly engage in counter terrorism, India opts for a blame game In the aftermath of the Parliament and Mumbai attacks, revelations from former CBI investigating officer Satish Verma and Indian Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde add another layer to the complexity On 21 January 2013 Shinde implicated the ruling political party BJP and RSS in conducting training camps to propagate Hindu extremism, linking these factions to the Samjhauta Express, Mecca Masjid and Malegaon bombings Verma disclosed on 19 July 2013 that the Indian government orchestrated incidents in

As India grapples with the complexities of its evolving political landscape , the international community must play a proactive role Pressure should be exer ted on India to uphold its secular values, and engag ement with civil society groups promoting tolerance and inclusivity should be encourag ed Navigating the perils of Hindutva requires a collective international commitment to preser ving democratic principles around the globe .

Mumbai and the Parliament to bolster counter-terror legislation

On the international stage, the rise of Hindutva nationalism raises concerns about India’s commitment to secularism and its regional leadership role As the world grapples with the challenges posed by religious extremism India s trajectory becomes a critical focal point, shaping the narrative of democratic governance in the 21st century The BJP’s model of religious nationalism is not confined to India only, it also sets a worrying trend for other democracies The global community must pay heed to the lessons unfolding in India recognizing the potential for similar movements to gain traction elsewhere The erosion of secular values in one corner of the world could embolden similar endeavours, posing a collective threat to the democratic ideals that bind nations together As India grapples with the complexities of its evolving political landscape the international community must play a proactive role Pressure should be exerted on India to uphold its secular values, and engagement with civil society groups promoting tolerance and inclusivity should be encouraged Navigating the perils of Hindutva requires a collective international commitment to preserving democratic principles around the globe

The writer is Senior Research Officer at the Center for International Strategic Studies

Why are US lawmakers hell-bent on banning TikTok?

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self and thus a projection of soft power It has become a defining characteristic of America s struggle with China that the US in its own insecurity has increasingly responded by turning inwards in reaction to Beijing Whereas during the Cold War America turned outwards

the American ego, a ‘Sputnik’ moment that represents a shock to the American system comparable to the Soviet Union’s Cold War-era achievement There is a fundamental difference here however – in this case, America is not looking in from the outside like it was at the standalone achievement of the USSR TikTok has become a cultural sensation in America it-

starting to beat the old guard of Silicon Valley now what is going to happen in the future? Seemingly, US politicians have no answer to this other than to become defensive It is likely, however, that even if the bill passes, the ban will once again fail to withstand legal scrutiny Such a ban creates problems for the First Amendment because if the US government can arbitrarily ban a platform on the basis that it constitutes propaganda , then arguably, this creates a disturbing precedent which can be used to strike anything down Yet the fact that politicians are so readily willing to ban something on this premise might tell us how insecure paranoid and seemingly unsettled they have become regarding the rise of China It is fair to say that even if nothing comes of this potential ban, the issue of TikTok is going to keep ticking and won’t go away

We re going to close our borders We re going to do things like nobody has ever seen before And we re going to make our nation’s economy be the best ever in the world ” said Trump Biden meanwhile faced only token opposition in the Democratic primary campaign though liberal activists

her presidential campaign following Trump s dominant performance last week on Super Tuesday, when he won 14 of 15 state contests In a video posted on social media, Trump said there was no time to celebrate and instead put the focus on beating Biden whom he called the worst president in U S history We re going to drill baby drill

China boosts new round of consumption by promoting circular economy

Putin warns West: Russia is ready for nuclear war

MOSCOW Ag e n c e s

household appliances such as refrigerators washing machines and air conditioners exceeded three billion

The replacement of automobiles and home appliances can create a trillion-yuan market space ” said Zheng Zhajie head of the National Development and Reform Commission at a press conference during the second session of the 14th National People s Congress

Besides, there is a great demand for equipment renewal According to Zheng equipment investment in China s industrial agricultural and other key areas is about 4 9 trillion yuan ($681 3 billion) in 2023, and with the promotion of high-quality

Protests erupt across India against anti-Muslim citizenship law

s u r e s t o p r e v e n t u n l a w f u l g a t h e r i n g s a n d i n c r e a s i n g p o l i c e p r e s e n c e in sensitive areas

President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the US sent troops to Ukraine it would be considered a significant escalation of the conflict Putin speaking just days before a March 15-17 election which is certain to give him another six years in power, said the nuclear war scenario was not “rushing” up and he saw no need for the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine “From a military-technical point of view we are of course ready Putin 71 told Rossiya1 television and news agency RIA in response to a question about whether the country was ready for a nuclear war Putin said the US understood that if it deployed American troops on Russian territory or to Ukraine Russia would treat the move as an intervention In the US there are enough specialists in the field of Russian-American relations and in the field of strategic restraint, said Putin, the ultimate decision-maker in the world’s biggest nuclear power Therefore I don t think that here everything is rushing to it (nuclear confrontation) but we are ready for this Putin s nuclear warning came alongside another offer for talks on Ukraine as part of a new post-Cold War demarcation of European security The US says Putin is not ready for serious talks over Ukraine The war in Ukraine has triggered the deepest crisis in Russia s relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis and Putin has warned several times the West risks provoking a nuclear war if it sends troops to fight in Ukraine Putin sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in February 2022 triggering full-scale war after eight years of conflict in eastern Ukraine between Ukrainian forces on one side and pro-Russian Ukrainians and Russian proxies on the other In a US election year, the West is

grappling with how to support Kyiv against Russia which now controls almost one-fifth of Ukrainian territory and is rearming much faster than the West and Ukraine Kyiv says it is defending itself against an imperial-style war of conquest designed to erase its national identity Russia says the areas it controls in Ukraine are now Russia Putin has sent a series of public nuclear warnings to the US aimed at discouraging greater involvement in Ukraine a move the Kremlin says would mark a slide into world war Washington says it has seen no major changes to Russia’s nuclear posture but Putin’s public nuclear warnings which break with the extreme caution of the Soviet leadership over such remarks have sown concern in Washington Putin reiterated the use of nuclear weapons was spelt out in the Kremlin s nuclear doctrine, which sets out the conditions under which it would use such a weapon: broadly a response to an attack using nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction or the use of conventional weapons against Russia when the very existence of the state is put under threat “Weapons exist in order to use them,” Putin said “We have our own principles ” CNN reported on Saturday the administration of US President Joe Biden was specifically concerned in 2022 that Russia might use a tactical or battlefield nuclear weapon in Ukraine

CDA decides to build Pak istan's largest IT park

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JS Bank joins hands with UNDP to promote gender-inclusive and climate-resilient businesses in Pakistan

KARACHI s ta f f r e p o r t

JS Bank joins hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote gender-inclusive and climate-resilient businesses

Ali Ashar Jaffri (In the loving memory of my late father Justice (R) Syed Ali Aslam Jafri, whose teaching and guidance made me who I am today Even though he may no longer be among us his prayers and best

The interconnected steps are highlighted in a flowchart emphasizing transparency and accountability Encouraging the uptake of sustainability through green loans, while also integrating environmental risk assessments to mitigates threats foster a more sustainable approach Technology enhances traceability continuous improvement aligns with evolving environ-

mental standards and ultimately shaping a more responsible global supply chain Banking sector plays a vital role in channeling funds toward green projects According to S&P Global Rating Report Sustainability Insights, sustainable bond issuance will approach $1 trillion in 2024 This underscores the financial industry s commitment to sustainability Banks like the European Investment Bank (EIB) have allocated significant funds to climate action projects, positively impacting various supply chains When examining the supply chain market it can be observed that suppliers meeting sustainability demands are positioned to expand their enterprises However, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), constituting 90% of businesses globally often lack the financial means and expertise to bolster their social and environmental practices By extending support to these SMEs, financial

change particularly for women As a financial service provider it is our core responsibility to empower businesses that are inclusive and sustainable We are also grateful to partner with UNDP in paving the way for inclusive and climate-resilient projects in the country and are committed to making a positive impact on society "

Daraz kickstar ts Ramazan festivities with spectacular offers at best prices

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PSC directs PEMRA to reassess fine on T V channels

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“ P T I s p o k e s p e r s o n s a r e g e tting instructions from jail to harm P a k i s t a n a n d a c o n s p i r a c y i s b e i n g h a t c h e d s o t h a t t h e c o u nt r y s G S P - P l u s s t a t u s i s w i t hd r a w n a l l e g e d Ta r a r w h i l e s p e a k i n g t o m e d i a p e r s o n s i n I sl a m a b a d o n We d n e s d a y

“PTI has used the [lack of] facilities being provided to PTI founder [Imran Khan] in jail as an excuse to attack Pakistan s GSPPlus claimed the information minister

PM

He said that PTI was conspiring against Pakistan by creating a false narrative, adding that the party was making attempts to put the country’s economy at stake through a campaign based on lies

The GSP-Plus serves as a special incentive arrangement to promote good governance and

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of meetings during his imprisonment claiming that he was allowed to meet four days a week

Every prisoner is only allowed to meet once in jail according to the prison manual, he said

He said that the meetings in jail were banned on reports of terrorism near Adiala jail and these claims about PTI founder not being provided facilities were baseless Tarar said that it is the responsibility of the Punjab government to carry out a security audit and the responsibility of the jail authorities to ensure the security of all prisoners including the PTI founder

The minister said that a few elements were harming

for the betterment of the economy

PTI REJECTS TARAR’S CLAIM

A PTI spokesperson rejected the claims made by Tarar, saying that the minister ’s presser was nothing but “lies and accusations”

No letter has been written to the European Union and neither do we intend on writing such a letter said the spokesperson

The spokesperson said that those who “forcibly occupied the country are teaching patriotism to others adding that PTI is the most popular party and a reflection of the federation

Commander Bahrain National Guard calls on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza

RAWALPINDI s ta f f R e p o R t General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, on Wednesday called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at Joint Staff Headquarters Rawalpindi Matters of bilateral professional interest and further strengthening of security and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed during the meeting Both sides reiterated the resolve to further strengthen security and defence cooperation between the two brotherly countries Earlier, upon arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent

IHC ser ves notice to Adiala jail superintendent in contempt plea

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