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FO won’t say when PM Shehbaz will visit China

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In a weekly press briefing on Thursday, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesman for the Foreign Office, declined to disclose the date of Minister Shehbaz’s (PM) visit to the People’s Republic of China.

Regarding Premier Shehbaz’s visit to China, she was responding to a question.

A representative for the Foreign Office acknowledged that, following the Dasu suicide bombing that claimed the lives of five Chinese engineers and one Pakistani driver, an interagency security group from China paid a visit to Pakistan.

Enhancing security measures for Chinese citizens and businesses operating in Pakistan was the aim of the visit. FO is hard at work looking into the Daso attack from several angles, according to Baloch.

According to the spokeswoman, formal notification of the investigation’s findings will be given after it is finished.

According to Zahra, Pakistan has emphasized its wish for Afghan refugees to return to their country of origin as soon as possible and with dignity, despite the country’s strict policies on unlawful foreign residents. Pakistan’s position on the One Document Regime remains unchanged.

She said, “The Commerce Secretary was in Afghanistan last week.” Pakistan vehemently denounced the terrorist strike that occurred in Iran.

Israel purposefully attacks the food assistance convoy headed for World Central Kitchen: FO

Pakistan said on Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) killing of members of the World Central Kitchen’s convoy in Gaza was not a “isolated incident” and denounced the attack.

“For the past six months, Israeli authorities have been involved in crass and systematic violation of international humanitarian law by repeatedly targeting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), aid, and unarmed civilians,” Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahrah Baloch said in a weekly news briefing. International humanitarian law is gravely violated when a humanitarian convoy carrying food for starving people is purposefully targeted.

According to the spokeswoman, the strike happened while “Israel is creating hurdles at UNRWA’s effort to bring food and vital life-saving aid to the people of Gaza.”

She said that Israel’s assault on the Iranian embassy’s consulate department in Syria was “irresponsible” and a “violation of the UN charter, international law, and conventions.”

Pakistan denounced these murders and demanded that Israel be held internationally accountable for its crimes against humanity.

Furthermore, in response to Chef Jose Andres’ claims that Israel is using food as a weapon, the White House refrained from responding on Wednesday. On Monday, an Israeli bombardment in Gaza claimed the lives of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers.

Although there are some preliminary results, the inquiry is still ongoing, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Jean-Pierre claimed that Biden’s Tuesday night statement denouncing Israel’s strikes on the relief workers made it “loud and clear” how the president feels.

Pakistan has rejected holding negotiations with the TTP.

Talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been ruled off by Pakistan.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch addressed questions from the media during her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today about the suggestion made by an Afghan Minister for talks between Pakistan and TTP. She stated that Pakistan expects the Afghan authorities to act swiftly against the terrorist groups and their leadership for the crimes they are committing as well as the terrorist incidents they are accountable for in Pakistan.

According to her, Pakistan is steadfast in its resolve to combat all terrorist organizations that have targeted both the friendship symbols between China and Pakistan.

She claimed that the Chinese projects in Pakistan are operating normally now that the security audit and security measure improvements have been made.

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The Deputy Prime Minister presides over a session of the Exploration and Production Committee.

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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar presided over the fifth session of the committee established by the Prime Minister to formulate a comprehensive action plan for tackling the difficulties confronting the exploration and production sector in Pakistan.

The committee achieved a preliminary consensus to present a long-anticipated framework to the executive committee of the national economic council on the sale of 35% of the unallocated gas volumes to external purchasers.

The committee resolved to commence a bidding process for accessible onshore exploration blocks by the following month.

The committee received an update on the current digitalisation initiatives of the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions (DGPC). A competitive procedure has commenced to facilitate this digital transformation, which will optimise operations and improve efficiency in the sector.

The committee deliberated on a proposal to adjust petrol selling prices monthly or quarterly. The committee instructed the petroleum division to do a more thorough analysis of the idea and present it again at the next meeting.

The committee addressed the security concerns encountered by exploration and production companies, underscoring that the establishment of robust security measures is crucial for fostering investment in the E&P industry to ensure Pakistan’s energy security.

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PTI to intensify pressure on the government on November 24: Barrister Saif

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Saif stated on Tuesday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intends to intensify pressure on the “Form-47 government” during its forthcoming protest campaign, planned to commence on November 24.

Saif stated that the residents of KP were making comprehensive arrangements for the gathering on November 24, noting that KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur had issued directions to legislators from all constituencies to accelerate their preparations for the anti-government initiative.

“We are conducting rallies and corner meetings throughout KP to ensure the success of the gathering on November 24.” Thousands of individuals, along by public officials, will assemble at the Motorway, from which KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur will direct the procession towards Islamabad,” Saif reiterated.

He stated that November 24 will be a day for the supremacy of law and the constitution.

“I implore individuals to protect themselves from the actions of the fascist regime; otherwise, they will suffer the consequences,” he said.

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Twin cases are sent back to the regular bench by the constitutional court.

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A few cases were returned to the ordinary bench by the newly established constitutional bench on Tuesday, raising doubts about its constitutionality.

In the name of the Ministry of Petroleum, Saeed Khosa’s case was heard by a seven-member bench presided over by Justice Amin-ud-din Khan.

Only cases that fall inside the purview of the constitutional bench should be sent to it, said Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar.

Notably, on October 23, the matter was referred to the constitutional bench by a three-member panel headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.

Additionally, a different housing society case was returned to the regular bench as well.

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