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Indian-sponsored PM, TURKIYE PRESIDENT RENEW COMMITMENT TO Nine khawarij neutralized in three KP IBOs: ISPR FURTHER DEEPEN MULTIFACETED COOPERATION
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PM SHEHBAZ, ERDOGAN PLEDGE TO CONTINUE WORKING CLOSELY FOR REGIONAL PEACE, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND SHARED PROSPERITY
TWO LEADERS REAFFIRM THEIR PRINCIPLED SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER’S CORE CONCERNS, INCLUDING KASHMIR DISPUTE AND SITUATION IN GAZA AGREE TO TAKE STEPS FOR ACHIEVING $5 BILLION ANNUAL BILATERAL TRADE TARGET AS SET EARLIER BY THE TWO LEADERS
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PREMIER SHEHBAZ EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO GOVT AND PEOPLE OF TURKIYE FOR ‘UNWAVERING SUPPORT’ DURING RECENT CONFLICT WITH INDIA
BOTH LEADERS FOLLOW UP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY DECISIONS TAKEN DURING 7TH SESSION OF HLSCC, HELD IN ISLAMABAD ON 13 FEB
TURKISH PRESIDENT HOSTS DINNER IN HONOUR OF PM SHEHBAZ AND HIS DELEGATION
STAFF REPORT
RIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan Sunday renewed the shared commitment to further deepen the multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, state media reported. The PM arrived in Turkiye on a twoday visit as part of his four-nation tour to friendly countries, where he will express his gratitude for supporting Pakistan during the recent conflict with India, said a statement from the Prime Minister Office (PMO). According to state broadcaster PTV News, the PM and Erdogan had a delegation-level meeting in which Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar took part. “The meeting was “warm and most cordial” and both nations “reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, anchored
in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for progress and prosperity,” according to PTV News. The two leaders pledged to continue working closely for regional peace, sustainable development, and the shared
prosperity of their peoples, the PMO said. The engagement reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for progress and prosper-
Committed to peace but will respond more strongly if provoked: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD
STAFF REPORT
While reiterating Pakistan commitment to peace, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has warned that any future aggression against the country would be met with a “more severe” response, according to the military’s media wing. “We are peace-loving and give priority to peace. It is our first choice. But if you make this mistake again, our response will be even more intense and severe," LtGen Ahmed Sharif Ch declared while addressing a special session attended by over 2,500 students from various universities of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, the Inter-services Public Relations said in a statement. The event, held in a festive atmosphere marked by nationalist slogans and songs, drew loud chants of “Long live the Pakistan
Army” and “Kashmir will become Pakistan.” Students waved national flags, lauding and voicing support for the military. Lt-Gen Chaudhry said Pakistan’s armed forces had previously responded decisively to Indian airstrikes, with more precise and resolute retaliatory strikes on 26 military installations. He referenced the death of a young boy in Muzaffarabad, saying the brigade headquarters responsible for the attack was “destroyed.” “Our aircraft targeted only military infrastructure and installations,” he asserted, adding “We did not strike any civilian population, infrastructure, or place of worship because we believe in peace.” The military spokesperson also accused India of sponsoring terrorism and funding militancy in Pakistan, including unrest in Balochistan and attacks by extremist groups. “There will be India’s hand in every terrorist act in Pakistan, whether in Balochistan or
elsewhere,” he pointed out. Addressing Afghan authorities, he urged not to allow militants use Afghan soil for launching attacks on Pakistan. “Do not become proxies of India,” he emphasized, adding that the problem lies with certain Afghan elites allegedly funded by New Delhi. The DG ISPR also condemned hardline groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), accusing them of distorting Islamic teachings and seeking support from India. “You ask for help from those who violate the dignity of Kashmiri women,” he said. Reiterating Pakistan’s long-standing stance on the Kashmir dispute, he told the audience: “The time has come again — Kashmir will become Pakistan.” The recent military conflict between Pakistan and India came in the wake of Pahalgam attack, a tourist report in Indian-occupied Kashmir on April 22, that resulted in the killing 26 tourists.
Perera, Hasan Nawaz’s quick fifty power Lahore Qalandars to clinch PSL 10 title
LAHORE STAFF REPORT
Lahore Qalandars on Sunday secured the titled of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 after defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in
the final at Gaddafi Stadium. This is the third time Shaheen Afridi has led Lahore Qalandars to triumph in the PSL final. The Qalandars won the game on the second last ball of the final over, with six wickets in hand and
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a ball to spare while chasing 202. Kusal Perera played a matchwinning unbeaten knock of 62 off 31 balls alongside Sikandar Raza, who remained unbeaten on 22 off just seven balls. The home side faced a crucial setback early in their chase as Fakhar Zaman was dismissed by Abrar Ahmed on 11 off 10 balls. Abdullah Shafique then joined his opening partner Mohammad Naeem, and the two stitched a crucial 46-run partnership to take Qalandars to 85 in 8.3 overs. Naeem was dismissed after a well-made 46 off 27 deliveries, while Shafique departed after scoring 41 off 28 balls, with the scoreboard showing 115/4 in 12.3 overs. Kusal Perera and Bhanuka Rajapaksa then joined hands for a 30run stand to take the Qalandars to 145 in 16.3 overs.
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ity, it added. Premier Shehbaz Sharif, who was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government and people of Turkiye for their “unwavering support” to Pakistan during the recent developments in South Asia, underscoring the “strength of the fraternal bonds” between the two nations. He lauded Turkiye’s principled stance and the outpouring of support of goodwill of the Turkish people for Pakistan and termed it as a “source of great comfort and strength for Pakistan.” The Prime Minister highlighted the commitment and courage and the spirit of sacrifice of the Armed Forces of Pakistan and the resolute patriotism of the people of Pakistan that was demonstrated in an unprecedented manner which contributed greatly to Pakistan's overwhelming victory in Maraka-eHaq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos in the defence of our homeland, the PMO statement read.
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RAWALPINDI
STAFF REPORT
Nine Indian-sponsored khawarij were killed in fire exchange with the security forces during three separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, according to the military’s media wing. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by the security forces in Dera Ismail Khan district, on the reported presence of Indian-sponsored khawarij– a term designating terrorists affiliated with the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. “During the engagement, security forces “effectively engaged the khawarij location and after an intense fire exchange, four Indiansponsored khawarij were sent to hell,” it added. According to the statement, another IBO was conducted in Tank District and two more Indian-sponsored khawarij were “sent to hell” by the security forces. In the third operation in Khyber district’s Bagh area, “own troops successfully neutralised three more Indian-sponsored khawarij”, the ISPR said. The statement added that weapons and ammunition were recovered from the dead terrorists, who were involved in numerous terrorist activities in these areas. “Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other kharji found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country,” the statement concluded. Last week, 12 terrorists belonging to “Indian proxy” outfits were killed by security forces while two personnel were martyred in separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the ISPR had said on Monday. It added that intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted on Saturday and Sunday against the TTP in KP and the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Front in Balochistan. An IBO was conducted in Lakki Marwat district during which troops engaged the enemy at its location and sent “five Indian sponsored” terrorists to “hell”, it said. In a second IBO in the Bannu district, two “Indiansponsored” terrorists were “successfully neutralised” by the security forces. It further said that terrorists ambushed a security forces convoy in another incident in North Waziristan district’s general area of Mir Ali, adding that two “Indian sponsored” terrorists were “sent to hell” after the effective response of troops.
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