Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that no conspiracy to damage Pakistan-China friendship can succeed.

Federal Interior Minister met the Consul General of China Yang Yundong at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi.

According to the spokesperson of the Interior Minister, matters of mutual interest and the security of Chinese citizens were discussed in the meeting.

The Home Minister stated: “The security of Chinese citizens is very important, SOPs are being strictly implemented for the movement of Chinese citizens”.

‘We must ensure the foolproof security of Chinese citizens, no conspiracy to damage Pakistan-China friendship can succeed,’ added Mohsin Naqvi.

According to the spokesman, the Chinese Consul General expressed satisfaction with the security plan.

Earlier, the federal government decided to appoint Frontier Constabulary (FC) to maintain law and order situation in Azad Kashmir. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif allowed the summary to be approved by the federal cabinet.

Azad Kashmir government had requested the deployment of FC to assist the police. FC will be deployed for foolproof security of Neelum Jhelum, Mangla, and Gulpur powerhouses.

Lahore: The National Selection Committee Thursday announced the Pakistan squad for the tour of Ireland and England.

National selectors Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq and Bilal Afzal announced the Pakistan cricket team for the tour of Ireland and England during a press conference.

Pakistan has announced the 18-member squad for the Ireland and England series, while the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup starting in June in America and West Indies will be announced after the first T20 against England.

The series against Ireland is scheduled from May 10 to 14 while the series against England will be played from May 22 to 30.

The Pakistan Cricket Team for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup will be announced on May 22 after the first T20 International in Leeds and the squad will be shortened from 18 to 15 members. The last date for the announcement of teams for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is May 24.

The selection committee has re-included fast bowler Haris Rauf, all-rounders Hasan Ali and Salman Ali Agha in the 18-man squad for the tour of Ireland and England, while spinner Osama Mir and fast bowler Zaman Khan, included in the 17-man squad for the recent home series against New Zealand, have failed to make it.

Member Selection Committee Muhammad Yousuf said that Azam Khan who suffered an injury before the series against New Zealand is now fit while Muhammad Rizwan is also now fully fit and both players are included in the 18-member squad.

Pakistan squad for Ireland and England

Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Khan are included.

Risalpur: The chief of army staff (COAS) general Syed Asim Munir has addressed to the passing out parade of Pakistan air force in which he was being invited as a special chief guest.

He stated that he is very well aware of the constitutional limits so it is expected from others to uphold the constitution as well. The military forces expect that the passing out batch will establish the best spirits towards the country. 

COAS said that in the article 19 of the constitution defines the limits of freedom of speech and expression of opinion. Those cannot point fingers at others who flout the clear restrictions on freedom of expression in the constitution.

Asim Munir also said that amid the arms race is also likely to upset the balance of power in the region. He called the batch as the center of the country’s hopes, the guardian of the heavens and the guarantor of regional unity. 

He added that it is expected from the passing out batch that they will not give up for sacrificing for the country’s dignity, harmony and peace and it is also expected that they will lead a life characterized by virtues of character, courage and competence.