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[00:00:05] Pakistan must equally focus on economic
[00:00:16] The attempt by terrorists from India to disrupt
[00:00:19] the peaceful movement of people on the Pakistan Highway near Balochistan was foiled.
[00:00:23] Security forces conducted an operation against the terrorists,
[00:00:27] killing five terrorists. 23 captives were rescued.
[00:00:31] A large quantity of weapons, ammunition, explosives, and vehicles were
[00:00:35] recovered. Clearance operations are ongoing in the area. Security forces vow
[00:00:38] to continue operations under the stability initiative.
[00:00:40] President Asif Ali Zardari
[00:00:49] lauded the security forces in Kalat for eliminating the terrorists of Al-Hind from
[00:00:53] India who attempted to disrupt the movement of citizens on the Pakistan Highway
[00:00:56] Tehran has presented conditions to the US and for safely rescuing the abducted individuals from their hideout. In
[00:02:00] addition to Pakistan's strong support for the Palestinian issue, several high-level
[00:02:03] meetings will also be attended by Pakistan's representatives.
[00:02:06] The
[00:02:12] economic journey is moving from stabilization to economic growth. Foreign exchange reserves
[00:02:16] have reached the highest level in the country's history. Unfortunately, everyone is affected
[00:02:20] by the situation in the Middle East. Enemy forces are behind
[00:02:23] the terrorism happening in the country. In the current circumstances, the journey of economic development
[00:02:27] has been affected by marches, strikes, and sit-ins.
[00:02:31] Economic activities have resulted in losses of billions of rupees. Federal Finance Minister
[00:02:34] Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb's address in Islamabad.
[00:02:37] Another
[00:02:44] revolutionary system in the power system has begun. Electricity is yours, the decision is yours.
[00:02:47] Significant progress has been made towards transitioning from a single buyer
[00:02:50] to a competitive system in the power system. Now,
[00:02:54] electricity consumers will be able to buy electricity as per their choice.
[00:02:58] In the next five years,
[00:03:30] The family's sacrifices cannot be repaid. Shaheed Captain Hamza
[00:03:33] is alive in our hearts and will always remain alive.
[00:03:37] Mohsin Naqvi.
[00:03:43] The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting strongly condemned the Kohat terrorist
[00:03:47] incident. The Kohat attack was carried out by the worst foreign elements rooted in Afghanistan.
[00:03:50] Pakistan has serious concerns about the use of Afghan territory.
[00:03:54] The threat of serious consequences by Afghan Taliban spokesman
[00:03:58] Zabihullah Mujahid to Pakistan is reprehensible.
[00:04:00] The condemnation of the Kohat attack by the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not enough.
[00:04:04] Verbal sympathy must be converted into concrete and verifiable actions.
[00:04:07] Pakistan has the full determination and capability to eliminate the threat of terrorism
[00:04:11] from everywhere. Statement Ministry of Information
[00:04:13] and Broadcasting.
[00:04:20] We are ready to go to any extent for the protection of the Two Holy Mosques.
[00:04:24] The security of Saudi Arabia is an unconditional commitment of Pakistan. This
[00:04:27] commitment is long-standing, emotional, and unbreakable. If
[00:05:00] the Afghan Taliban regime does not implement its promises, then
[00:05:03] Pakistan has every right to defend itself. Nearly 80%
[00:05:07] of suicide bombers are Afghan nationals. Terrorists in Balochistan use their
[00:05:11] false ideology with the barrel of a gun.
[00:05:43] Those who buy less than 5 liters of petrol will also get a discount of 500 rupees
[00:05:46] per week on one token. A total of four tokens
[00:05:50] will be issued in a month.
[00:05:51] End
[00:05:58] of war on all fronts, restoration of frozen assets,
[00:06:02] and end of naval blockade. Iran presented conditions for resuming
[00:06:05] negotiations with the US. In light of the Islamabad Memorandum
[00:06:09] of Understanding, indirect diplomacy is ongoing. Iran has not changed
[00:06:13] its nuclear doctrine. Third countries, Pakistan
[00:06:16] and Qatar, have conveyed demands to the US. Waiting for a response from US President Donald Trump.
[00:06:20] Secretary of the Iranian National Security Council, Mohsen
[00:06:24] Rezaee.
[00:06:31] We will review Saudi military needs with Pakistan. Saudi Arabia is
[00:06:35] being attacked by Houthi militias. Proposals have been sent to all
[00:06:39] parties to end the war. Saudi Arabia becoming part of the US-Iran war
[00:06:42] is unacceptable. The Middle East crisis has now
[00:06:46] become economically unbearable. Turkish Foreign Minister
[00:06:50] Hakan.
[00:06:56] The tense situation in the Middle East prompts the US to advise its citizens
[00:06:59] to be cautious. The ongoing fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis
[00:07:03] could escalate rapidly. Citizens in Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran,
[00:07:06] Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Jordan are advised to be extra cautious.
[00:07:10] Iran and its supporters.
[00:11:50] you about the security forces' operation near Kalat, where five terrorists were killed.
[00:11:54] Terrorists of
[00:13:25] Al-Hind carried out an IED attack on a passenger vehicle on Luji Road
[00:13:28] in Kharan district, resulting in one laborer being injured
[00:13:32] and nine other laborers in the vehicle also sustaining injuries.
[00:13:36] Security forces immediately arrived at the scene, provided medical aid
[00:13:40] to the affected laborers, and transferred them to a health center.
[00:13:43] After being repulsed by security forces, the targeting of civilians and laborers
[00:13:47] by Al-Hind is clear evidence of their frustration. Attacks on Baloch
[00:13:51] laborers and passenger vehicles prove that Al-Hind has no connection
[00:13:55] with Balochistan or Baloch identity.
[00:13:56] President
[00:14:00] Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to the security forces for foiling
[00:14:04] the terrorists' attempt to disrupt the movement of citizens on the Pakistan Highway
[00:14:08] in Kalat. While commending the performance of the security forces
[00:14:11] for killing the terrorists of Al-Hind, the President paid tribute to the security forces
[00:14:15] for safely rescuing the abducted individuals from the terrorists' hideout
[00:14:19] and recovering trucks, buses, and vehicles. President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated
[00:14:22] that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder
[00:14:26] with its security forces in the war against terrorism.
[00:14:29] Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif paid tribute to the security forces
[00:14:33] for their successful operation
[00:14:33] against terrorists on the Pakistan Highway
[00:14:37] near Kalat. In his statement, he said that
[00:14:41] security forces carried out a timely and effective operation on the Chaman-Karachi Highway,
[00:14:45] killing five terrorists and safely rescuing 23 abducted individuals
[00:14:48] from the terrorists' hideout. The Prime Minister lauded
[00:14:52] the brave action of the forces, stating that the security forces
[00:14:56] thwarted the terrorists' malicious attempt to disrupt the peaceful movement of people
[00:14:59] on the national highway, kidnap for ransom, extortion,
[00:15:03] and snatch vehicles through timely action. He also commended
[00:15:06] the professional competence of the security forces
[00:15:10] for recovering six trucks, three buses, and two vehicles,
[00:15:13] along with a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives
[00:15:17] from the terrorists' possession. He reiterated
[00:15:20] the determination to continue the operation and
[00:15:24] completely eradicate terrorism
[00:15:33] fueled by foreign patronage and assistance. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
[00:15:37] visited the residence of Shaheed Captain Hamza Akram
[00:15:41] and met with the martyr's father and brother, expressing
[00:15:44] his heartfelt condolences and sympathy. The Interior Minister also offered
[00:15:48] prayers for the elevation of Shaheed Captain Hamza Akram's ranks. He praised the martyr's
[00:15:52] father's high morale and spirit. Mohsin Naqvi said that
[00:15:55] Shaheed Captain Hamza Akram's extraordinary courage and high spirit
[00:15:59] are the true strength of the nation. The Interior Minister said that Captain Hamza Akram
[00:16:03] will also participate in ministerial and other liaison meetings.
[00:16:55] Presenting Pakistan's position on the Palestinian issue, Ishaq Dar will attend the meeting
[00:16:59] of the International Working Group established for the implementation of the Two-State Solution
[00:17:02] and the group of eight Arab and Islamic countries. The Deputy
[00:17:06] Prime Minister will deliver a statement at the UN Security Council briefing
[00:17:09] on artificial intelligence. He will also participate
[00:17:13] in the meeting on prevention and preparedness for epidemics.
[00:17:17] Federal Finance Minister Muhammad
[00:17:18] Aurangzeb said that Pakistan's
[00:17:24] economic journey is moving from stability to economic development.
[00:17:27] Strikes, sit-ins, and road closures have caused economic losses.
[00:17:31] Speaking in Islamabad, the Minister said. A significant
[00:17:35] اسلام اباد میں گفتگو کرتے ہوئے وزیر۔
[00:18:37] step towards the transition of the system. Now, electricity consumers
[00:18:41] will be able to buy electricity as per their choice. Proposals have been sought
[00:18:44] from interested organizations for the country's first working auction. The Power Division has issued
[00:18:48] a Request for Proposal for the electricity auction. Through the auction, businesses
[00:18:52] will be able to buy electricity from the national grid on a competitive basis.
[00:18:55] In the next five years, 800 megawatts of electricity will be auctioned.
[00:18:59] In the first auction, 400 megawatts are being offered
[00:19:03] for auction. Energy Minister Awais Leghari
[00:19:06] congratulated the Prime Minister and the nation on the commencement of the auction process,
[00:19:10] saying that currently, the government buys electricity
[00:19:13] under a single system and delivers it to the people.
[00:19:17] The government is practically withdrawing from electricity procurement starting today.
[00:19:20] He said that no one will have the right to sell electricity
[00:19:24] to the government, nor will the government be able to buy it. Electricity
[00:19:28] producers and consumers in the country will buy and sell among themselves.
[00:19:32] The Energy Minister said that the system of buying and selling electricity
[00:19:35] will be based on transparency. The system
[00:19:37] will first be applied to industrial or large consumers.
[00:19:40] State
[00:19:45] Minister of Health Dr. Mukhtar Bharat reviewed the preparations
[00:19:48] for the Global Mental Health Summit 2026 under his chairmanship. According to the spokesperson
[00:19:52] of the Ministry of Health, Pakistan will host the Global
[00:19:56] Mental Health Summit on October 1 and 2, 2026,
[00:19:59] in connection with World Mental Health Day. National and international experts,
[00:20:02] policymakers, federal and provincial governments, and members of parliament
[00:20:06] will participate in the summit.
[00:20:37] Pakistan has proven its defensive capability to the world in difficult times. Economic
[00:20:41] stability, reduction in inflation, and improvement in social order
[00:20:44] should be national priorities. Addressing the newly elected officials
[00:20:48] of the Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he said that
[00:20:51] to cope with the current challenges,
[00:20:55] stability, reducing inflation, social order, and development
[00:20:59] goals along with its defensive capability. Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan
[00:21:02] said that Pakistan's defensive capability strengthened the country's defense and national confidence.
[00:21:06] However, the ultimate way to resolve conflicts between states
[00:21:10] is not war but diplomacy, dialogue, and peace.
[00:21:13] The Speaker of Punjab said that in the event of war, the most damage
[00:21:17] is caused to ordinary citizens, the economy, and basic infrastructure.
[00:21:21] Therefore, responsible behavior and diplomatic efforts
[00:21:24] are essential for lasting peace in the region.
[00:21:40] Secretary of Iran's National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaee, said that
[00:21:46] for resuming negotiations through Qatari mediation, and
[00:22:50] it is unacceptable. The crisis in the Middle East has now become
[00:22:53] economically unbearable. The Turkish Foreign Minister said that we have also sent
[00:22:57] a proposal to Ukraine and Russia to end the fighting in the Black Sea.
[00:23:01] In
[00:23:04] view of the tense situation in the Middle East, the US has advised its citizens
[00:23:07] in the region to be cautious. According to the US State Department,
[00:23:10] the ongoing fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis could escalate
[00:23:14] rapidly. Citizens in Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran,
[00:23:18] Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait, and
[00:23:51] on the twentieth day of the 1965 Pakistan-India War, Pakistan's armed forces continued
[00:23:54] their attacks on all Indian-occupied territories in the Sialkot-Jammu sector and
[00:23:58] destroyed 12 more enemy tanks in the Wagah-Attari sector,
[00:24:02] bringing the total number of destroyed Indian tanks to 444.
[00:24:05] In the Rajasthan and Akhnoor sectors, Pakistan Army's artillery silenced
[00:24:09] Indian artillery. Pakistan Air Force shot down four more Indian fighter jets,
[00:24:13] increasing the number of destroyed enemy aircraft to 110. Pakistan Air Force
[00:24:17] personnel repaired the destroyed bridge
[00:24:50] and restored traffic immediately. Citizens appreciated the FC's action
[00:24:53] to quickly restore the destroyed bridge, saying that people faced difficulties
[00:24:57] when the bridge was destroyed. The FC immediately responded and restored
[00:25:01] traffic. Citizens said that the FC has provided full cooperation
[00:25:05] in difficult times. They are grateful to the FC officials for restoring communication.
[00:25:08] It was blown up. However, the bus drivers
[00:25:12] and the public were in great distress. So, by the grace of God, with the cooperation
[00:25:15] of FC, machinery arrived. With their cooperation,
[00:25:19] the entire road.
[00:25:50] encouraging the security forces, stated that in Kohat, the security
[00:25:53] forces, without caring for their lives, conducted a successful operation
[00:25:57] against terrorists, proving that they will never leave the people
[00:26:01] alone in difficult times.
[00:26:33] The residents of Dera Ismail Khan say that if education, health, and other facilities
[00:26:36] are provided locally, the public will benefit.
[00:26:40] Citizens demanded that Dera Ismail Khan be made a separate province
[00:26:43] to reduce the difficulties of traveling to Peshawar.
[00:26:46] The
[00:26:50] technology sector in Pakistan has now become not only a symbol of innovation
[00:26:54] but also a global center of attention for investment and business opportunities.
[00:26:57] Pakistan's prominent and world-class event for modern technology,
[00:27:01] ITC
[00:27:03] in Asia, will be held in Karachi from September 22 to 24. The exhibition
[00:27:07] is being organized in collaboration with ESC, the Ministry of National Health, and E-commerce
[00:27:11] and Gateway. The exhibition will feature over 800 booths,
[00:27:14] 3500 brands, and over 75,000
[00:27:17] trade participants. Over 350 international
[00:27:21] delegates, investors, and over 850 government
[00:27:24] leaders will also participate in the event. The three-day event will cover investment,
[00:27:28] networking, business meetings, AI, cybersecurity, and due