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Punjab’s law and order is deemed satisfactory by the Apex Committee.

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1 month ago

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The Punjab Apex Committee was pleased with the state of law and order in the province as a whole on Tuesday.

The chief minister presided over the committee meeting, which was attended by high-ranking military and civil personnel. Among the many agenda items it examined were security and public safety initiatives.

All players will have VVIP-level protection thanks to the committee’s approval of a thorough security plan for the forthcoming Champions Trophy.

A security protocol implementation report for Chinese nationals living in Punjab was also given. To increase their safety, the CM ordered the authorities to implement strict precautions.

The conference also included an evaluation of the District Coordination Committees’ performance and the assignment of new tasks to increase their efficacy.

During a briefing, authorities emphasized the growing difficulties brought on by frequent infractions of traffic laws in the province, notably Lahore. The committee suggested that the problem be addressed right away.

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The Government Starts Maritime Reforms

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13 hours ago

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To carry out important reforms, the government set up the maritime and seaport authority. The capacity and connection of Karachi Port Trust will be improved by an elevated motorway and railway revitalisation.

Officials will launch the Pakistan Single Window Operation for transparency and install state-of-the-art scanners for a 100% container inspection.

Experts say that poor infrastructure at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim prevents large cargo ships from docking, leading to slow clearance and high freight charges, making Pakistani Ports uncompetitive.

Global shipping giant Maersk plans to invest $2 billion in Pakistan’s Maritime Sector. Experts stress that timely reforms will boost the economy and attract more investment.

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Phase Two of the Pakistan-Turkey CTC

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14 hours ago

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Pakistan and Turkiye have discussed the challenges presented by terrorist organisations in the region and beyond, as well as the state of terrorism both globally and regionally.

Islamabad hosted the second round of the Pakistan-Turkey Counter Terrorism Consultations.

The meeting made clear that the international community must resolve protracted conflicts in order to address the underlying roots of terrorism.

They examined the current counterterrorism cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey and exchanged best practices.

It was agreed to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in areas of the countering financing of terrorism, preventing the use of internet for terrorist purposes and the prevention of radicalization.

The next round of the consultations would take place in Ankara on mutually convenient dates.

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Ishaq Dar Talks With Malaysian FM About The Middle East Situation

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14 hours ago

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Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke over the phone on the current state of affairs in the Middle East, specifically the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, Pakistan would always stand for the Palestinian people and their rightful cause.

In order to address the pressing matter, he also expressed Pakistan’s support for calling an extraordinary OIC meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers.