In a significant development, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in a bid to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation. The meeting, which took place at the Prime Minister’s Office, marked the first official visit of the UAE President to Pakistan.
According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen ties between the two countries, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in various sectors. The Prime Minister and the UAE President also exchanged views on regional and global issues, reaffirming their commitment to shared goals of peace, stability, and sustainable development.
The UAE President is on a one-day visit to Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the history of bilateral relations between the two nations. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister and other senior officials, including the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defense Forces.
In other news, the federal government has imposed a ban on Adil Farooq Raja under the Anti-Terrorism Act. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized goods worth Rs 31.7 crore in a smuggling operation.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a warning about heavy rainfall and snowfall in the province. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old boy who was abducted for ransom has been recovered by the Islamabad Police.
In a related development, the Punjab government has announced that only three days of Eid celebrations will be allowed in Lahore. Federal Minister for Water Resources, Asad Umar, emphasized the importance of water security for Pakistan’s economic and environmental stability.
In a significant operation, the security forces have effectively targeted the hideouts of terrorists. The Pakistan Army’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the operation was carried out to neutralize the terrorist threat.
In a separate development, a 20-acre central pandal has been set up for the convenience of workers in Ghotki, with over 8,000 police personnel deployed for security purposes.
The former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Shamshad Akhtar, has passed away.
