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Shahid Afridi Shelling on PTI march

Shahid Afridi Shelling on PTI march

Former national cricket team captain Shahid Afridi also expressed his views on the situation in the country due to the PTI long march. In a message posted on the micro-blogging site Twitter, Shahid Afridi said, “The relentless use of force, the sanctity of the veil, the stick, the bullet attack, dictatorship can happen, not democracy … Read more

The United States denies allegations of interference

The US has emphasised that charges of meddling in Pakistan’s internal affairs are false, and that it supports the peaceful enforcement of constitutional norms. “We support the peaceful preservation of constitutional and democratic norms — that is the case in Pakistan — that is the case across the globe,” a US State Department official said … Read more

Newly designated Naval Chief pays courtesy call on PM Imran

Admiral Amjad Khan and Prime Minister

Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad here on Monday.

The premier congratulated Admiral Amjad Khan on assuming the office of Naval Chief and wished him success for his tenure.

Earlier, Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa during his visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of professional interest came under discussion upon Admiral Niazi’s arrival.

Army Chief felicitated Admiral Niazi on taking charge as the 22nd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) and expressed the hope that Pakistan Navy will scale new heights of success under his leadership.

On arrival at GHQ, Naval Chief laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered fateha prayers for martyrs of Pakistan.

Furthermore, General Raza congratulated the new naval chief on assuming office and expressed satisfaction on operational preparedness of Pakistan Navy.

Earlier on Thursday, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Niazi called on President Dr Arif Alvi. President Alvi congratulated the CNS over his new appointment. 

More About CNS Amjad Khan Niazi

Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi had joined the Pakistan Navy in 1983. The Sword of Honor recipient, the Admiral has a distinguished career with various Command and Staff appointments’ experience.

Moreover, he is a recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Sitara-i-Basalat.

Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi’s major command appointments include Commanding Officer PNS BADR, Commanding Officer PNS TARIQ, Commander18th Destroyer squadron, Commandant PNS BAHADUR, and Commandant Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore.

On October 7, Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi had assumed command as the 22nd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) in Islamabad.

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