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Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has concluded an official visit to Libya, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral defence ties between the two nations. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Field Marshal held meetings with the Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, during which they discussed matters of mutual interest and regional security.
The ISPR further stated that the discussions also encompassed the possibility of enhancing defence and military cooperation between the two countries. As a mark of respect, the Libyan armed forces presented the Field Marshal with the Guard of Honour. Both sides emphasized the importance of cooperation in training, capacity-building, and counter-terrorism.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening defence ties with Libya, based on mutual interests. The Libyan Commander-in-Chief praised the professional expertise of the Pakistan Armed Forces, expressing a desire to expand defence cooperation between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the Director of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions in Sindh has expedited action against private educational institutions that have failed to comply with the Freedom of Information Law. According to MQM sources, Shumaila Imran Farooq was undergoing cancer treatment in a London hospital. MQM Pakistan’s leader, Dr Farooq Sattar, stated that until the role of the mayor is clearly defined in the law, community policing cannot be effective.
The Ministry of Water Resources revealed that the Pakistani Commissioner for Sindh Basin had written to India regarding water scarcity. A meeting was held in Karachi, presided over by the Sindh Chief Minister, to discuss infrastructure development in industrial areas. Representatives from various industrial organizations, including KATI, SITE, and BQATI, attended the meeting.
In a separate incident, a police official was suspended and a case was registered against him for demanding bribes from citizens in Rawalpindi. Rescue workers responded by saying that the individual should come down and then they would arrange a meeting. Subsequently, the person was lowered from a crane.
The Pakistan Air Force Academy in Korangi hosted a Passing Out Parade for trainee instructors. The President of the National Aerospace Science and Technology Advisory Board attended the ceremony as a special guest. In the Balochistan Assembly, a report was presented on the armed robbery of banks in Quetta. Federal Minister for Education, Dr Khalid Mehmood Khadim, stated that NIPA was the first bus stop in his life, but he failed to achieve his goals in the past 78 years.
The Islamabad High Court released a duty roster for judges for the next week. The date for the auction of PIA’s assets has been announced. Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has given a deadline to the Mirpur administration. Dr Imran, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the Special Investigation Unit, stated that various traders’ phone numbers were obtained from Margalla’s Bhuttah House.
The Sindh government’s spokesperson stated that the MQM-P workers in Karachi were not provided with facilities, but they should not be further disturbed. Mehrali Shah stated that Pakistan has always respected the Indus Basin Treaty. MQM sources claimed that Shumaila Imran Farooq was undergoing cancer treatment in London. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is willing to end the Ukraine conflict peacefully, in accordance with the principles outlined last year.
