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[00:00:00] The leaders of the three countries offered Friday prayers before
[00:00:03] the historic Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Turkey. After the Friday
[00:00:07] prayers, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister
[00:00:11] Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and
[00:00:14] Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also offered special prayers for the peace, stability and prosperity
[00:00:18] of the region.
[00:00:20] Viewers, President Asif Ali Zardari
[00:00:23] welcomed the historic Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, calling
[00:00:27] it a significant step towards
[00:00:29] Mohammed bin Salman and French promoting peace, security and stability in the region and the world.
[00:00:32] The President stated that this historic agreement will further
[00:00:35] strengthen joint defense capabilities. It will expedite cooperative efforts
[00:00:39] and renew the shared commitment of the three brotherly countries
[00:00:42] to a secure, peaceful and prosperous future. The President praised
[00:00:46] the role of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Defense
[00:00:49] Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in this important development,
[00:00:53] stating that this step will further strengthen the foundations of strategic
[00:00:56] partnership. President Asif Ali Zardari prayed that Allah Almighty
[00:01:00] bless this historic agreement and grant lasting peace, security
[00:01:04] and prosperity to the entire Muslim Ummah.
[00:01:08] Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
[00:01:10] called the Mecca
[00:01:14] Joint Defense Agreement a significant milestone for
[00:01:18] the peace, development and prosperity of the people of the three countries.
[00:01:22] In his statement on X, he said that the signing of the defense
[00:01:26] agreement by the Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President and Prime
[00:01:30] Minister of Pakistan confirms the brotherly relations between the three
[00:01:34] countries. The Saudi Foreign Minister said that this agreement has emerged
[00:01:37] as a joint political commitment of the three countries to protect
[00:01:41] security and stability and to support a secure regional environment.
[00:01:44] He further added that this agreement signifies efforts to
[00:01:47] address shared threats that affect the security and stability
[00:01:51] of the region.
[00:01:53] And Federal Minister of Information
[00:01:56] and Broadcasting has called the Mecca
[00:02:00] Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
[00:02:03] a historic agreement. In a statement on the social media platform
[00:02:07] X, the Information Minister said that thank God, the historic
[00:02:10] Mecca Joint Defense Agreement has been signed. The Mecca
[00:02:14] Joint Defense Agreement was signed within the boundaries of the Kaaba.
[00:02:17] In another X message, Federal
[00:02:21] Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that he
[00:02:25] is proud of his leadership. Pakistan has achieved respect,
[00:02:29] dignity and honor all over the world. The Information Minister,
[00:02:32] while thanking Allah Almighty, said that this historic agreement
[00:02:36] will be a source of peace, stability and prosperity for
[00:02:40] the three brotherly countries and the entire Muslim Ummah.
[00:02:43] And viewers, security forces
[00:02:49] killed 10 terrorists of the Indian-backed Fitna Al-Khawarij
[00:02:53] during two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 6.
[00:02:57] Advisor to the Prime Minister This was my first diplomatic assignment,
[00:05:00] and I will represent Pakistan as well as Azerbaijan
[00:05:03] in Malaysia. On this occasion,
[00:05:06] missiles and rockets, they say, Khizar Farhadov briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on the highlights
[00:05:08] of his five-year stay in Pakistan. They share a common stance on the issue.
[00:05:42] President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan attaches special
[00:05:46] importance to Sweden as an important economic and trade partner
[00:05:49] and a key member of other multilateral institutions
[00:05:53] including the European Union and the United Nations. The President
[00:05:56] said that there is a need to further expand cooperation between
[00:06:00] Pakistan and Sweden in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable
[00:06:03] technologies, information technology and agriculture. The President
[00:06:06] instructed the nominated ambassador to make further efforts to
[00:06:10] promote opportunities for technical and vocational training under
[00:06:13] educational exchanges, joint research projects and institutional partnerships.
[00:06:17] President Asif Ali Zardari expressed confidence that the nominated ambassador
[00:06:20] will establish close contacts with Pakistanis residing
[00:06:24] in Sweden. Viewers, President Asif Ali
[00:06:28] Zardari has arrived in Lahore. Upon his arrival
[00:06:30] in Lahore, Acting Governor Malik
[00:06:33] Muhammad Ahmad Khan welcomed the President.
[00:06:37] Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam and Advisor
[00:06:41] to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah,
[00:06:50] while addressing an election rally in Haveli, Azad Kashmir, said
[00:06:53] that the people of Azad Kashmir chose PML-N on the basis of
[00:06:57] performance. Details in this report by Fazal.
[00:07:01] The poor of the nation blesses us.
[00:07:05] The poor of the nation
[00:07:07] blesses us.
[00:07:12] Nawaz Sharif, the heartbeat of all our hearts,
[00:07:16] Nawaz Sharif, the heartbeat of all our hearts.
[00:07:20] Addressing the election rally of LA-17 Haveli in Azad Kashmir,
[00:07:23] Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam said that
[00:07:26] the people of Azad Kashmir rejected the false attempts to show
[00:07:30] them green pastures. The gathering of a few thousand people cannot
[00:07:34] prevail over the public mandate. Who will win, who will lose
[00:07:37] and who will become what, that matter is over.
[00:07:41] Your government has already been formed on the 2nd,
[00:07:44] and with your phase, PML-N will achieve a two-thirds majority,
[00:07:48] Inshallah. The promises made to you, your fundamental
[00:07:52] deprivations, whatever they are, Inshallah,
[00:07:56] will be removed. I say to my dear brothers
[00:08:00] and sisters with great sincerity that you are not
[00:08:03] alone. Every Pakistani and our government and Pakistan Army
[00:08:06] will continue to fight your case.
[00:08:09] Rana Sanaullah, in his address to the rally, said that the historic
[00:08:13] rally of Haveli is a clear proof of the unwavering commitment
[00:08:17] of the Kashmiri people to Pakistan. He said that
[00:08:20] Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan. The era
[00:08:24] of construction and development in Kashmir started only
[00:08:27] when PML-N government was formed in Pakistan and Pakistan Muslim
[00:08:31] League-N government was also formed in Kashmir. That era
[00:08:35] was a golden era for construction and development in Azad Kashmir.
[00:08:39] The Kashmir freedom movement is the movement
[00:08:42] for the completion of Pakistan. Pakistan is incomplete without
[00:08:46] Kashmir. Earlier, Chaudhary Mohsin Aziz, the PML-N candidate
[00:08:50] from LA-17 Haveli, gave a warm welcome to Rana Sanaullah
[00:08:53] and Engineer Amir Muqam upon their arrival at the rally
[00:08:56] ground. Zardari said that Pakistan
[00:08:59] People's Party always believes in resolving issues through
[00:09:02] dialogue. The movement that we started
[00:09:06] in the mountains of Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir
[00:09:10] will not stop here now. This movement, which is the
[00:09:42] movement for sovereignty, which is the movement
[00:09:46] for ownership, which is the movement
[00:09:49] for employment, I will take it to all provinces.
[00:09:53] I will take it to every village.
[00:09:56] I will take it to every city.
[00:10:00] I will give the people of Pakistan
[00:10:04] their rights. who offered their lives to
[00:10:08] keep this flag flying high. The national flag of Pakistan
[00:10:11] was designed by Amiruddin
[00:11:25] Kidwai Sahib on the instructions of Quaid-e-Azam. Its design
[00:11:29] was approved by the assembly on August
[00:11:33] 11, 1947, three days before
[00:11:36] independence. The legislative
[00:11:39] assembly and it was prepared
[00:11:43] by Master Altaf Hussain and Master Afzal Hussain.
[00:11:46] When the tune of the national anthem
[00:11:49] resonates in the air with the flag,
[00:11:53] not only instruments
[00:12:55] play, but hearts beat, emotions awaken,
[00:12:59] and every Pakistani's head bows in respect.
[00:13:03] Ahmed G. Chhagla composed its tune on August
[00:13:06] 21, 1949. On August 1,
[00:13:10] 1949, Behram Rustomji played it
[00:13:13] on his piano and recorded it on Radio
[00:13:17] Pakistan. The lyrics of the anthem were created by Hafeez
[00:13:21] Jullundhri Sahib in 1952.
[00:13:24] On August 13, 1954, it
[00:13:27] was declared the national anthem.
[00:13:31] 11 renowned musicians sang it. The duration
[00:13:35] of the tune is 80 seconds. It uses 21 musical
[00:13:38] instruments and 38 instruments. This is not
[00:13:41] just an anthem. It is a declaration
[00:13:45] of freedom, unity, faith and an eternal
[00:13:48] pledge of loyalty to Pakistan. This green crescent
[00:13:51] flag is our identity. It is the guide to progress
[00:13:55] and perfection. The national anthem is
[00:13:59] the voice of our soul and this nation, country,
[00:14:02] empire, may it remain prosperous and shining forever,
[00:14:06] Inshallah. Farhana Khan, Pakistan Television News, Islamabad.
[00:14:09] Viewers, President Asif Ali Zardari
[00:14:11] paid rich tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan
[00:14:14] Haider on his 68th death anniversary for his immortal sacrifice
[00:14:18] and unparalleled bravery in defense of the beloved homeland.
[00:14:22] He said that Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed
[00:15:19] led a courageous attack against the enemy and ensured
[00:15:22] the successful completion of the mission.
[00:15:37] In recognition of his outstanding courage, extraordinary bravery
[00:15:41] and great sacrifice, he was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider,
[00:15:44] which is Pakistan's highest military honor and the highest
[00:15:48] symbol of bravery. On this auspicious occasion, the people
[00:15:52] and armed forces of Pakistan pay rich tribute to Major
[00:15:56] Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan Haider and all the martyrs
[00:15:59] who sacrificed their lives in defense of the beloved homeland.
[00:16:03] Viewers, Saudi Crown Prince President Emmanuel Macron
[00:16:41] held a detailed discussion on the latest situation
[00:16:45] in the region and efforts for peace and stability
[00:16:48] during a telephone call. On this occasion, the safety
[00:16:52] of merchant ships and the importance of ensuring free
[00:16:55] movement on sea lanes were also discussed. During the
[00:16:59] telephone call, ways to further expand bilateral cooperation
[00:17:02] were also considered. that during the tour,
[00:17:05] the players and officials
[00:19:08] remain financially satisfied and focus all their attention
[00:19:11] on their preparations for the World Cup. In addition
[00:19:15] to the advance daily allowance, PHF has completed all necessary
[00:19:18] arrangements for the team's participation, including international
[00:19:22] air tickets, quality hotel accommodation, local transport,
[00:19:26] training facilities, logistics and transfer of sports equipment.
[00:19:29] These were the important
[00:19:30] news so far. From the news
[00:19:59] studio, that's all for now. We'll be back with headlines
[00:20:02] after a short while. Stay with us and keep watching Pakistan
[00:20:06] Television News.
[00:24:28] We are speaking from Lahore. The night between
[00:24:31] August 13 and 14, 1947,
[00:24:35] at 12 o'clock,
[00:24:38] began the morning
[00:25:56] Pakistan said, into Indian military facilities, bases inside India.
[00:25:59] The we targeted their military installations, their ammunition depotes,
[00:26:06] and I don't think India could sustain anymore.
[00:26:10] Pakistan has the upper hand and Indian losses are in
[00:26:12] front of you. Your Field Marshal, General, great, great
[00:27:02] General, great Field Marshal, a great guy, it's a great
[00:27:06] day, a day which is going to promote peace
[00:27:10] and prosperity, not on the region where Christ is really
[00:27:14] created among us challenges, but this could
[00:27:17] have global peace. The celebrations and joys
[00:27:19] of freedom for this
[00:27:21] glorious occasion are doubling the feelings of pride and gratitude.
[00:27:25] This is the dream that the founders of Pakistan
[00:27:29] and those who strove for its protection and development
[00:27:32] had seen. Pakistan. Pure
[00:27:36] land. Beautiful
[00:27:39] and pure.
[00:27:45] Pakistan is