Saudi Arabia on Monday handed over two mosques in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) as a “gift” to the people of Pakistan, the Saudi ambassador to Islamabad said. The Saudi embassy reports that the kingdom has donated the King Abdul Aziz Mosque in Mansehra, KP. The mosque has a capacity of over 10,000 worshipers.
Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar and Pakistani television host Dr. Nauman Niaz reconciled after a long dispute that erupted during a live transmission of the T20 World Cup. According to Pakistan Television, Dr. Nauman apologized to the former cricketer. The federal minister for information, Fawad Chaudhry, invited them to his home and negotiated with them.
Kuwait’s top military officials praised the Pakistan Navy for its efforts for maritime peace and security during their meeting with Pakistan Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi on Friday. Admiral Niazi, Pakistan’s naval chief, arrived in Kuwait on Tuesday for defense collaboration talks. He met with the Kuwaiti chief of general staff, Kuwaiti navy chief, and other senior military officials on Friday.
China delivered to Pakistan on Monday its largest and most advanced warship ever exported. This demonstrates the friendly relationship between China and Pakistan as well as strengthening their strategic partnership. According to a statement by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the frigate was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in a ceremony in Shanghai.
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to increase trade via the Torkham border, which will result in lower taxes on imports from Afghanistan. Local media reported that steps were being taken to ease imports from the neighboring country. Afghanistan has approved the extension of its transit trade agreement with Pakistan for six months.
The government is planning to reveal the contents of the agreement with Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) within ten days. Following the Prime Minister’s approval of force against protesters, it has been revealed that the military leadership advised against it. Government officials have decided in principle to make public the agreement they signed with the TLP but kept it secret up until it was implemented.
The Malam Jabba ski resort in Swat has closed its doors to tourists once again. The site was attacked by armed attackers who destroyed barriers and vandalized other structures. This is the third time such an incident has taken place in the past two years. Authorities reported that security guards were also injured after the attackers manhandled them.
As part of a larger national interest, the government lifted the ban on Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Moreover, the “secret agreement” was executed after violent protests by the TLP to secure the release of its chief Saad Rizvi. According to a notification released by the Interior Ministry on Sunday, the agreement was in effect as of October 31.
The Pemra has issued a notification for every news channel to broadcast the political map of Pakistan for two seconds before airing a news bulletin at 9 pm on a regular basis. According to the media regulatory authority, satellite TV channel licensees must follow the instructions in letter and spirit at all times.
KP’s Wildlife Department auctioned off a Markhor Trophy Permit to hunt a Markhor for 2.7 crores in district Chitral. The Wildlife Department auctioned permits on Thursday, attracting both local and international hunters. It was the first time in the history of the Markhor Trophy Hunting Program that a single animal had the highest bid.