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PM SHEHBAZ SETS UP COMMITTEE, VOWS TO RESOLVE ALL ISSUES FACED BY KP Wednesday, 4 June, 2025 I 7 Zilhaj, 1446
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RIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday affirmed the immense sacrifices rendered by the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the fight against terrorism, reiterating his government’s resolve to address all issues faced by the province and set up a committee for the task, state media reported. “The committee would deliberate on all demands and issues raised by the KP chief minister as the federal government would stand by the province until the complete eradication of the menace of terrorism,” Premier Shehbaz Sharif stated while representative jirga in Peshawar, Radio Pakistan reported. PM Shehbaz said the committee would sit together with tribal elders, the KP governor and chief minister to formulate recommendations in this regard, saying that the federal government would give serious attention to the recommendations to benefit the province’s valiant people. The jirga was attended by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, federal and provincial ministers, senators, local parthe Corps liamentarians, Commander Peshawar, the KP’s Chief Secretary, and the Inspector General of Police. The participants offered Fateha for the martyrs of Pakistan, paying tribute to both civilian and military personnel who have laid down their lives for the nation.
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AFFIRMS IMMENSE SACRIFICES RENDERED BY PEOPLE OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the upcoming federal budget had been productive, setting the stage for a new phase of economic development in Pakistan. In a meeting with journalists, Sharif confirmed that the government had successfully stabilized the economy and was now shifting its focus toward long-term growth. “We have achieved economic stability; now we must embark on the journey of economic development,” he remarked, while also emphasising that no corruption cases had surfaced during his administration’s tenure under the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Sharif’s comments come amidst ongoing debates between the government and the IMF over key fiscal policies. While the IMF has raised concerns over certain budget targets and subsidies, the prime minister expressed optimism that the final budget would balance economic stabilization
Addressing the representative jirga, the prime minister said that KP had received Rs700 billion since 2010 under the National Finance
with targeted relief measures. The upcoming budget, which will be presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on June 10, had originally been scheduled for June 2 but was delayed due to extended negotiations with the IMF over tax relief and other fiscal issues. Regarding internal reforms, Sharif emphasized the government’s commitment to instituting long-term reforms within national institutions, with the goal of transforming Pakistan into a competitive and stable economy. The Prime Minister concluded by underscoring the importance of sustainable reforms for the country’s future. The revised federal budget, heavily influenced by IMF guidelines, will also feature significant cuts in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), with development spending now pegged at Rs1.096 trillion, down from an initial Rs1.4 trillion. Turning to foreign policy, Sharif also signaled his willingness to engage in dialogue with India, proposing talks on critical issues such as Kashmir, water disputes, trade, and counterterrorism efforts.
Commission (NFC) Award as its one percent share allocated for antiterrorism efforts.
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7 ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ terrorists killed in two Balochistan IBOs: ISPR RAWALPINDI
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Seven terrorists belonging to “Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan” were neutralized during fire exchange with the security forces in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Balochistan, the military's media wing said on Tuesday. In a statement the Inter-Services
Public Relations (ISPR), said, “The first operation took place in the Mach area of Kachhi district, where troops acted on actionable intelligence regarding the presence of armed militants.” “During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Fitna al Hindustan terrorists’ location, and after an intense fire exchange, five Indian sponsored terrorists were sent
to hell,” the statement said. In another IBO conducted in the general area of Margand in Kalat district, a terrorist hideout was busted and two terrorists were successfully neutralised, ISPR said. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the slain terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities.
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Pakistan neither sought, nor received external help during confrontation with India: CJCSC
RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza on Tuesday declared that Pakistan had neither sought nor received any external help during the recent 96-hour military confrontation with India, asserting Islamabad relied solely on its internal capabilities. In an interview with BBC, General Mirza dismissed reports suggesting foreign assistance, including satellite intelligence, was provided by allies such as China. “The equipment we used was either developed domestically or acquired beforehand. But in realtime, it was Pakistan’s own capability that came into play,” he mentioned. Gen Mirza underscored that the 96hour military engagement with India was managed independently, stating, “We fought the entire conflict with our own resources. No help came from anywhere.” The CJCSC’s remarks provide rare official insight into the brief but intense military engagement between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. STAFF REPORT