Day: February 27, 2022

Islamabad, February 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Air Force has released a song to pay tribute to the heroes of operation Swift Retort. The song is sung by renowned singer Sahir Ali Bagga whereas it has been directed by renowned director Zohaib Qazi. The song pays tribute to officers of Pakistan, who made a new history of bravery in the air battle against enemy on 27th February, 2019.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has slammed Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for using the Sindh government’s machinery and resources to hold a long march for political gains. Sharing some pictures on tweet, he said, preparations are being made for the march by using the Sindh government’s machinery and resources to save the looted wealth.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan has reiterated the resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs. The resolve was expressed by Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in a statement on the occasion of third anniversary of Pakistan’s exemplary response to India’s ill-conceived military airstrikes inside its territorial airspace.

The spokesman said Pakistan is a proponent for regional peace and stability but at the same time, its desire for peace is accompanied by strong resolve and capability for self-defence. He said India, in utter violation of the United Nations Charter and International Law, violated Pakistani airspace on 26 February 2019 and conducted airstrikes inside Pakistani territory.

He said botched attempt at infringing Pakistan’s sovereignty was swiftly riposted by our valiant armed forces. Not only did Pakistan resolutely safeguarded its sovereignty; it also displayed utmost restraint. The spokesperson said again on February 27, 2019, two Indian aircraft transgressed the Pakistani airspace.

These two aircraft were shot down by Pakistan Air Force jets. The captured pilot of one of the downed aircraft was later returned to India as a goodwill gesture. He said 27th February also serves as a lesson for India that none of its militarism and war- mongering jingoism will go without a befitting response.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his video message on the occasion of third anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, said the nation is united and ready to give a befitting response to any aggression. The Foreign Minister lauded the armed forces for achieving success against terrorism and securing the future of every child of the country. He said the double standards of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government have been exposed to the world.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The WAPDA has started working on five dams-cum-hydropower projects besides building two mega dams, Mohmand and Diamer Basha to meet the country’s growing water needs. The Wapda sources told APP that the under construction hydropower projects included Dasu, Keyal Khwar, Kurram Tangi, Warsak power and Mangla rehabilitation initiatives.

Similarly, currently scores of hydropower projects are under operation of WAPDA which are providing thousands of megawatt cheap hydel electricity to the national grid. Main projects which are under operation include Kurram Garhi Hydropower, Chitral Hydropower, Dubar Khwar, Golen Gol, Tarbela, Tarbela 4th Extension, Mangla, Neelum Jhelum and Ghazi Barotha.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said the leaderless and aimless alliance of the opposition parties posed no serious threat to the democratically-elected government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Talking to media at Pind Dadan Khan on Sunday, he said we have been hearing for the last 15 to 20 days that the no-trust move is around the corner, but in reality that is beyond their power as they lack the capacity to bring the motion. To a query, he said foolproof arrangements have been made for the safe evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Ukraine due to the prevailing situation.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said that development of agriculture sector is the top priority of the incumbent government as it contributes massively to national economy. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Agricultural Show, 2022 at the University of Sargodha on Sunday.

He underlined the need of more innovation in the agriculture sector, like precision agriculture, to maximise the yield and uplift the living standard of our farmers. Fakhar Imam urged students to move forward in the field of agriculture and to get them equipped with latest research and technology for adding value to national agri-economic industry and its growth.

Addressing the ceremony Punjab Agriculture Minister Hussain Gardezi emphasised that although the world’s economy suffered deficits as a result of Covid-19, Pakistan’s economy remained stable because to our robust agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Around 75 stalls were set up in the show from numerous organisations to facilitate local farmers.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed says opposition’s plans to bring a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan will fail. Talking to media in Islamabad today [Saturday], he said there is a deadlock over no-confidence motion. He said opposition parties are only interested to protect their own vested agendas.

The Minister said political parties trying to create chaos in the country will have to face defeat eventually. He said government will not create hurdles for participants of long march. Responding to a question, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said investigation in Noor Muqaddam case was unprecedented and Islamabad Police deserves appreciation.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk