Islamabad: The representative of the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad was called in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.    

Pakistan's strong condemnation was expressed on the suicide attack perpetrated on security forces convoy in Bannu district on Sunday by an Afghan National.

Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Afghan representative was conveyed to fully investigate and take action against perpetrators, abettors of the Bannu attack.

He was urged to take immediate verifiable actions against all terrorist groups and their sanctuaries.

The representative was also conveyed to apprehend Hafiz Gul Bahadar and hand over to Pakistan and prevent use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan.

Abu Dhabi: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has left for Kuwait City from Al-Bateen Airport of Abu Dhabi.

At the airport, UAE Minister for Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei and Pakistani diplomatic staff has seen off the Prime Minister.

*Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar's visit to the United Arab Emirates ends*

*The Prime Minister has left for Kuwait City from Abu Dhabi's Al-Bateen Airport on an official visit to Kuwait*

At the airport, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure His Excellency… pic.twitter.com/3cYyX0ha1A

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During his visit, he will meet with the Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his counterpart Sheikh Ahmed Al-Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

On this occasion, MoUs will be signed for mutual cooperation in various sectors including manpower, information technology, minerals and mining, food security, energy and defense.

Islamabad: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has expressed the government's unwavering commitment to providing all necessary assistance to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in ensuring free, transparent, and impartial elections across the country.

Talking to the media in Islamabad on Tuesday, he emphasized that conducting elections that are free, fair, and transparent aligns with the primary responsibility of the Election Commission of Pakistan, as mandated by Article 218 (3) of the Constitution.

He said everyone in Pakistan has the right to freedom of expression, complaint and criticism.

He said the freedom, enjoyed by the Pakistan People's Party and other political parties, is also available to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, with a right to lodge a complaint.

Regarding Prime Minister's visit to the United Arab Emirates, Murtaza Solangi said the premier apprised the people about his UAE visit through a video message.

The Minister said he has a relationship of respect with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and former President Asif Ali Zardari and that is why he cannot comment on their statements.