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ISLAMABAD: Six officers from the Federal Constabulary were martyred in an attack by armed terrorists in northwestern Pakistan, the country&rsquo;s Ministry of Interior reported Wednesday. The Federal Constabulary is a paramilitary force that operates nationwide under Pakistan&#39;s Interior Ministry, responsible for security across the country&#39;s regions. In a post on X, the ministry stated that the attack occurred in Hassan Khel, near Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Peshawar sits just 53 kilometers from the Afghan border, a region that has witnessed persistent violence from across the border. The terrorists belong to Fitna-ul-Khawarij (Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan). The group operates with backing from the Afghan Taliban, Afghanistan&#39;s interim government. The TTP has carried out several attacks across Pakistan in recent years. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi attended the funeral service for the officers at Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar, where senior civil and military officials attended and paid tribute to them. &quot;We stand with the families of these officers. We will not abandon them,&quot; Naqvi said. Pakistan&#39;s government pledged to step up military operations against terrorist groups in the region. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said the nation remains committed to fighting terrorism. &quot;We will intensify our operations,&quot; he said. Senior security officials from across the province attended the funeral, including police commanders and intelligence agency directors.

Six federal constabulary officials martyred for the Motherland in the Hassan Khel area. 

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi attended the funeral service at Federal Constabulary headquarters, pledging to stand with the families of the martyred officers.

6 Pakistani paramilitary officers martyred in terrorist attack

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced Monday that Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved public attendance at all three Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoff matches.&nbsp;&ldquo;However, this comes with an important condition from his side that fans are strongly encouraged to use public transport or minimize fuel consumption while attending the matches, in line with the ongoing national austerity efforts,&rdquo; Naqvi posted on X.&nbsp;Naqvi added that PM Sharif also conveyed his best wishes to all four teams competing in the playoffs.&nbsp;&ldquo;Looking forward to some exciting and entertaining cricket ahead,&rdquo; Naqvi said.&nbsp;Islamabad United will face Peshawar Zalmi in Karachi, while Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans will meet in Lahore.&nbsp;The loser of the first match will then face the winner of the second match in Lahore on May 1. The final match is scheduled for May 3 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.&nbsp;The PSL Matches were initially scheduled to be held across six venues: Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Multan, Peshawar, and Faisalabad.&nbsp;Earlier, the government decided to hold matches without spectators under the government&rsquo;s austerity drive, which was launched in the wake of the global fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signs off on public attendance in all three Pakistan Super League playoff matches. Government had earlier decided to hold matches without spectators under the austerity drive, which was launched in the wake of the global fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran.

PM Sharif signs off on letting fans to attend PSL playoffs: Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi met with US Charg&eacute; d&#39;Affaires Natalie Baker on Thursday, when the two sides discussed in detail the latest developments in the region. According to APP, the meeting covered ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding the second round of the Islamabad Dialogue. Both sides stressed the need to keep diplomatic channels open to achieve a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict. During the meeting, Minister Naqvi appreciated US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s initiative to extend the ceasefire. He described the move as a welcome and significant step toward reducing tensions.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 2;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2047184997665411146&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=7020877489407314a40ef600a5f65bde2edc12ad&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 600px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div> The interior minister expressed hope that positive progress would come from Iran&rsquo;s side. Minister Naqvi said Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were making efforts at all levels to help resolve the issue. He expressed optimism that all parties would give diplomatic and peaceful solutions a chance. US Charge d&#39;Affaires Natalie Baker praised Pakistan&rsquo;s constructive role in promoting peace. Cd&#39;A Baker also appreciated Pakistan&rsquo;s contribution to efforts to resolve the regional conflict.

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Charge d'Affairs Natalie Baker discussed regional developments, ceasefire extension and the Islamabad Dialogue, while both sides stressed diplomacy and peace efforts to resolve the conflict.

Pakistan Interior Minister, US Charge d'Affaires discuss peace efforts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir concluded his Iran visit, where in his meetings with senior Iranian officials, he underscored the need for dialogue for regional peace. CDF Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with a delegation, concluded a three-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, said a press release issued by Pakistan military&rsquo;s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. During the visit, the Field Marshal called on the President of Iran, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and held separate meetings with Speaker of the National Assembly Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Commander of Khatamul Anbiya Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi.&nbsp;Need for dialogue&nbsp;The discussions were focused upon bringing sustainable peace to the region, with particular emphasis on the evolving regional security environment, ongoing diplomatic engagements, and collaborative measures aimed at promoting enduring peace and stability in the region. Field Marshal Munir underscored the need for dialogue, de-escalation, and peaceful resolution of outstanding issues through sustained diplomatic engagements. He expressed deep appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by the Iranian leadership and the people of Iran. CDF Munir conveyed sincere regards and best wishes from the president, the prime minister, and the people of Pakistan to the Iranian leadership, reaffirming Pakistan&rsquo;s desire to further strengthen the historic and brotherly ties between the two countries. The visit reflects Pakistan&rsquo;s unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement to the Middle East conflict and to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.

Underscores the need for dialogue, de-escalation, and peaceful resolution of outstanding issues through sustained diplomatic engagements, during discussions in Iran.

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