After 3 days of efforts, KKH opened for all kinds of traffic

Following three days of endeavors, the Karakoram Highway has been opened for a wide range of traffic, reported the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a proclamation.

The Military media wing said that the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) worked resolutely day and night to open the thruway.

"Regardless of terrible climate and troublesome conditions, FWO groups worked day and night to open the street for traffic," said the ISPR.

The ISPR said that the expressway got hindered on Tuesday because of the downpours in Gilgit Baltistan and was shut down at 20 focuses from Tatta Pani to Raikot.

An enormous number of travelers and local people had been abandoned because of the conclusion of the Karakoram Highway following avalanches in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Large equipment was introduced on the two sides of the Karakoram to clear the roadway, yet there were hardships in restoration work because of avalanches.

The GB Home Department had said work on opening the hindered segments of the Karakoram Highway began early Thursday morning.

They said the Disaster Management Authority and the FWO worked day and night to reestablish the Gilgit-Astore Road and a wide range of traffic on the expressway had been reestablished by Thursday evening.

The GB home division had before said the street will be returned soon in case there is no more downpour or avalanches, with FWO, NHA and area officials administering recovery work on the spot.

Travelers were advised to stand by in Chilas till the streets returned.

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FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi to leave for two-day trip to China today

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will leave for a two-day visit to China today at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, said the Foreign Office in a statement on Friday.

“On the invitation of the State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit China from 23-24 July,” read the statement. It added that the foreign minister will be accompanied by senior officials.

Pakistan’s top diplomat, during the visit, will focus on “further deepening of bilateral relations”, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), defence and security cooperation, COVID-19 vaccines, counter-terrorism and regional and international issues.
There’s no mention of Dasu incident in which nine ChInese national were killed after which Prime Minster Imran Khan had directed the interior and foreign ministers to visit China.

The FO said that Qureshi’s visit would play an important role in further strengthening Islamabad and Beijing’s “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership”, and will expand the “strategic communication and coordination” of Pakistan with China on various issues.

The visit comes as Pakistan and China celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The FO said that over 100 events had been planned out of which more than 60 events have already been held.

“These celebrations have immensely contributed to injecting a fresh vigour and warmth in the traditional friendship,” said the statement.

The FO reiterated that Pakistan and China are the closest friends and staunch partners, adding that the time-tested relationship is “based on unparalleled mutual trust, understanding and commonality of interests”.

It also said that both sides are fully committed to building a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future.

 

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After 3 days of efforts, KKH opened for all kinds of traffic

Following three days of endeavors, the Karakoram Highway has been opened for a wide range of traffic, reported the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a proclamation.

The Military media wing said that the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) worked resolutely day and night to open the thruway.

"Regardless of terrible climate and troublesome conditions, FWO groups worked day and night to open the street for traffic," said the ISPR.

The ISPR said that the expressway got hindered on Tuesday because of the downpours in Gilgit Baltistan and was shut down at 20 focuses from Tatta Pani to Raikot.

An enormous number of travelers and local people had been abandoned because of the conclusion of the Karakoram Highway following avalanches in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Large equipment was introduced on the two sides of the Karakoram to clear the roadway, yet there were hardships in restoration work because of avalanches.

The GB Home Department had said work on opening the hindered segments of the Karakoram Highway began early Thursday morning.

They said the Disaster Management Authority and the FWO worked day and night to reestablish the Gilgit-Astore Road and a wide range of traffic on the expressway had been reestablished by Thursday evening.

The GB home division had before said the street will be returned soon in case there is no more downpour or avalanches, with FWO, NHA and area officials administering recovery work on the spot.

Travelers were advised to stand by in Chilas till the streets returned.

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FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi to leave for two-day trip to China today

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will leave for a two-day visit to China today at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, said the Foreign Office in a statement on Friday.

“On the invitation of the State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit China from 23-24 July,” read the statement. It added that the foreign minister will be accompanied by senior officials.

Pakistan’s top diplomat, during the visit, will focus on “further deepening of bilateral relations”, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), defence and security cooperation, COVID-19 vaccines, counter-terrorism and regional and international issues.
There’s no mention of Dasu incident in which nine ChInese national were killed after which Prime Minster Imran Khan had directed the interior and foreign ministers to visit China.

The FO said that Qureshi’s visit would play an important role in further strengthening Islamabad and Beijing’s “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership”, and will expand the “strategic communication and coordination” of Pakistan with China on various issues.

The visit comes as Pakistan and China celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The FO said that over 100 events had been planned out of which more than 60 events have already been held.

“These celebrations have immensely contributed to injecting a fresh vigour and warmth in the traditional friendship,” said the statement.

The FO reiterated that Pakistan and China are the closest friends and staunch partners, adding that the time-tested relationship is “based on unparalleled mutual trust, understanding and commonality of interests”.

It also said that both sides are fully committed to building a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future.

 

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Pakistan Army will deploy QRF for AJK elections security: ISPR

The military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday that Pakistan Army will deploy Quick Reaction Force (QRF) for the security of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) under Article 245.

The ISPR said that the AJK election commission has requested the Pakistan Army to provide a secure environment during Legislative Assembly’s polls on July 25. It added that the troops will deploy QRF from July 22 to 26 as per Article 245 of the Constitution.

According to the statement, AJK police assisted by law enforcement agencies (LEAs) from other provinces and Civil Armed Forces including Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) will be employed for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the polls.

On July 12, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government will ensure transparent elections in AJK.

He had said that PM Imran Khan pledged to organise transparent and fair elections in AJK and PTI government guarantees to conduct the polls in a free, fair and impartial manner. The interior minister had said that the government will prove to conduct transparent polls for the first time in history.

Rashed had said that those afraid of facing a defeat are consistently levelling baseless allegations. The opposition parties did not appear whenever they are invited to deliberate on electoral reforms.

Regarding the security arrangements, he said that 7,200 personnel of Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) will be deployed during AJK polls on July 25 following the request of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

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COAS and wife visited family of Shaheed Captain Basit Ali

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and his wife visited the family of Shaheed Captain Basit Ali at his native village near Haripur.

The army chief prayed for the departed soul and offered Fateha. While interacting with the family of the martyred personnel, COAS Bajwa said that nothing is greater than laying down one’s life for the defence of the country.

“Entire nation is proud of the ultimate sacrifices rendered by our national heroes.” The army chief also reiterated the firm resolve of the Armed Forces against enemies of Pakistan.

Earlier, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa had visited the western border contiguous with Afghanistan to spend Eid al-Adha with troops and to uplift their morale and resolve.

According to ISPR, Gen Bajwa had commended the commitment and professionalism of the troops posted there. He also lauded the border security arrangements and operational preparedness.

COAS Gen Bajwa had also acknowledged the border fencing while noting that Pakistan stood resolute in facing whatever challenges that may emerge.

He had reassured the troops that the renovation and building of new infrastructure will have all the necessary support in cooperation with the administration.

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Pakistan Army will deploy QRF for AJK elections security: ISPR

The military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday that Pakistan Army will deploy Quick Reaction Force (QRF) for the security of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) under Article 245.

The ISPR said that the AJK election commission has requested the Pakistan Army to provide a secure environment during Legislative Assembly’s polls on July 25. It added that the troops will deploy QRF from July 22 to 26 as per Article 245 of the Constitution.

According to the statement, AJK police assisted by law enforcement agencies (LEAs) from other provinces and Civil Armed Forces including Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) will be employed for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the polls.

On July 12, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government will ensure transparent elections in AJK.

He had said that PM Imran Khan pledged to organise transparent and fair elections in AJK and PTI government guarantees to conduct the polls in a free, fair and impartial manner. The interior minister had said that the government will prove to conduct transparent polls for the first time in history.

Rashed had said that those afraid of facing a defeat are consistently levelling baseless allegations. The opposition parties did not appear whenever they are invited to deliberate on electoral reforms.

Regarding the security arrangements, he said that 7,200 personnel of Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) will be deployed during AJK polls on July 25 following the request of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

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