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PM SHEHBAZ LAUDS ISI’S CRITICAL ROLE IN SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL INTERESTS AND ENABLING INFORMED NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION-MAKING
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OMMENDING the InterServices Intelligence’s professionalism and strategic acumen, the Prime Minister on Tuesday lauded its critical role in safeguarding national interests and enabling informed national security decision-making under complex and dynamic conditions. “The entire nation is behind their brave Armed Forces”, the premier stated, saying Pakistan Army is one of the most pro-
fessional and disciplined force in the world, the state media said. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the remarks during his visit to the headquarters of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on Tuesday, where he was briefed on the country’s preparation for a “conventional threat” amid the ongoing tensions with India, the state broadcasters – Radio Pakistan and PTV News reported on Tuesday. The high-level visit comes amid simmering tensions with India in the wake of a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam. India quickly ac-
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday assured the USPakistan Business Council (USPBC) delegation that Pakistan is open for new foreign investments and highlighted the government’s efforts to streamline the regulatory environment, enhance transparency, and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The prime minister extended a warm welcome to a high-level delegation from the US-Pakistan Business Council, part of the US Chamber of Commerce, during a significant meeting held here and called for stronger economic ties between
cused Pakistan of cross-border attack, without any investigation or evidence, and announced a number of escalating
the two nations, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said. The delegation included Charles Freeman, Senior Vice President Asia at the US Chamber, Esperanza Gomez, President of the US-Pakistan Business Council, and representatives from major American firms including Abbott and Apple. PM Shehbaz lauded the Council’s pivotal role in enhancing Pakistan-US economic ties, describing it as a vital platform that promotes partnership, streamlines business connections, and boosts investment in Pakistan. Highlighting the presence of over 80 American companies in Pakistan, PM Sharif stated, “This reflects that Pakistan is a safe and profitable destination for business and investment.”
moves. Pakistan has firmly rejected the claim and called for a neutral probe.
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India launches missile attacks on three places as Pakistan vows to respond RAWALPINDI
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Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry early Wednesday morning confirmed that India has launched missile attacks at three places including Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir; and Ahmed Pur East in Bahawalpur District. Speaking to media, the DGISPR said that the Indian unprovoked attacks would be responded appropriately. He said that initial assessment is being made of the damages and further information would be shared soon. "Pakistan would respond to Indian attacks at the time and place of our own choosing. These attacks would not go unanswered," he said. He said that Pakistan Air Force was on alert and hence Indian jets could not infiltrate into Pakistani airspace. Earlier, initial media reports suggested that four blasts were heard in Ahmed Pur East while three blasts were heard in Muzaffarabad. Jamia Mosque Subhan was targeted in Ahmed Pur East where according to initial reports, a child was martyred and a woman and a man got injured. Earlier, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that a clash with India “can happen anytime” amid the ongoing tensions between the two countries in the wake of a militant attack in occupied Kashmir. The April 22 attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in one of the deadliest assaults since 2000. India, without investigation or evidence, implied “cross-border linkages” of the attackers. Pakistan has firmly rejected the claim and called for a neutral probe. Tensions have since spiked, with Pakistan reinforcing its forces as it expected an incursion and India’s premier granting “operational freedom” to his military. As temperatures remain high, with the military warning of a “swift” response to any misadventure by New Delhi, diplomatic channels have remained engaged to prevent conflict.