Pakistan
‘Chinook Archer’: Pakistan Navy participates in multi-nation Naval exercise
Islamabad: Pakistan navy participated in the multinational naval operation “Chinook Archer” in the Arabian Sea under CTF-150 during the Pakistan Navy’s Regional Maritime Security Patrol.

As per details, Pakistan Navy ships are regularly deployed for PN’s initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrol to ensure maritime security in Indian Ocean Region.
In addition, as part of CTF-150, PNS SAIF participated in Focused Operation CHINOOK ARCHER along with ships and aircrafts of United States and Canada.
The exercise was aimed at impacting narcotic smuggling trade along the hash highway to the East of Oman, enhancing joint operations capabilities to prevent drug trafficking at sea.
Under the realm of Focused Operation, PNS SAIF participated in the Passage Exercise with US naval ship USS LABOON and Canadian ship HMCS CALGARY. The aim of the exercise was primarily to demonstrate interoperability between participating navies and interdict illegal smuggling/ trade emanating along the hash highway.
The Pakistan Navy is playing a key role in international efforts to secure maritime routes through the prevention of smuggling and drug trafficking.
Pakistan Navy promotes peace and stability in the region and has remained committed to maritime security and order at sea. Participation of PN in such internationally organized Focused Operation is a manifestation of PN's resolve in curtailing terrorism at sea in all forms.
PN Ships being flag bearers of Pakistan continue to remain poised at sea in an effort to curb menace of illegal smuggling/ narco trafficking so as to ensure safe regional trade corridors for maritime community.
Pakistan
Pakistan and Iran should tap vast scope in bilateral trade, economic cooperation: Bilawal
In meeting with his Iranian counterpart the foreign minister underscores the importance of the earliest completion of border markets to improve livelihood in the border region

Davos: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday emphasized that Pakistan and Iran should tap the existing vast scope in bilateral trade and economic cooperation through various institutional mechanisms and innovative ways to identify new sectors.
The foreign minister, in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahian, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen Pak-Iran fraternal ties in all areas of mutual interest.
He underscored the importance of the earliest completion of border markets to improve livelihood in the border region.
The foreign minister appreciated Iran’s steadfast support for the Kashmir cause, especially at the Supreme Leader level.
Foreign Minister Bilawal also thanked Foreign Minister Abdollahian for sending an Iranian aircraft to Pakistan which helped in extinguishing the forest fire in Balochistan.
In the context of the situation in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari noted that as neighbours, Pakistan and Iran had been closely coordinating.
He underlined that sustained engagement between the international community and the Interim Afghan government was critical to advance shared objectives of peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Abdollahian extended an invitation to the foreign minister to undertake a visit to Iran.
SOURCE: APP
Sports
Former Pakistan Pacer Umar Gul Appointed Bowling Coach
The 37-year-old is widely regarded as one of the finest pacers, particularly in T20 cricket

Kabul: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed former Pakistan speedster, Umar Gul, for a period of one year. Gul’s first assignment with the Afghanistan side will be on their limited-overs tour of Zimbabwe next month.
The former pacer has earlier worked with the board as a bowling consultant for their three-week training camp held in Dubai in April alongside mate Younis Khan as the batting coach.
However, on seeing his performance with the team, ACB is delighted to announce the extension in the role.
This will be Gul’s first coaching assignment in international cricket after serving as the bowling coach of Quetta Gladiators in the 2021 season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The 37-year-old is widely regarded as one of the finest pacers, particularly in T20 cricket. Gul had an exceptional record in T20Is as he picked up 85 wickets at an average of 16.97 and an economy rate of 7.19 in 60 matches in a T20I career spanning almost 9 years. Gul retired from all forms of cricket in 2019 and has since worked as a coach.
The former pacer has previously coached in Pakistan’s premier T20 tournament, Pakistan Super League (PSL), as a bowling coach for Quetta Gladiators. He has also worked as a coach in the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and was the head coach of Galle Gladiators in the previous edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
Pakistan
Salman Sufi appointed head of PM’s Strategic Reforms
Salman Sufi, a Mother Teresa Award winner and an expert in introducing unique social welfare schemes, will render his services voluntarily.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appointed public policy expert Salman Sufi as the head of the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms.
Salman Sufi, a Mother Teresa Award winner and an expert in introducing unique social welfare schemes, will render his services voluntarily.
Mr. Salman has introduced a number of people-friendly schemes, including the Punjab Women Protection Act, Violence Against Women Centre, Women on Wheels and Shehr-e-Khamoshan.
He has also served as Director General Strategic Reform Unit during Shehbaz Sharif’s Punjab chief ministership.
Salman Sufi was named one of the top five women’s rights activists in the world, including by the government of incumbent US President Joe Biden, and was also awarded the Vital Voices Award.
Additionally, the government has directed all ministries to make every effort to effectively implement the Prime Minister’s reform agenda.
-
World 2 days ago
Iranian jet crashes in eastern Isfahan; kills two pilots
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
Govt decides to stop PTI's long march
-
Pakistan 13 hours ago
Imran Khan calls off 'long march'; gives 6-day ultimatum
-
Regional 1 day ago
“Long march”: Police use batons, tear gas to disperse PTI activists
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
ECP announces election schedule for Punjab MPAs vacant seats
-
Pakistan 7 hours ago
Another heatwave to grip Sindh from May 27: PMD
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
'I apologise for police raid on Justice Nasira Javed's residence': Khawaja Asif
-
Regional 2 days ago
“Long March”: Govt seals exit, entry points of Lahore