ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Friday, summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh and registered protest against the “unprovoked cease-fire violations,” according to a statement issued by Foreign Office (FO).
The Acting Director General (SA & SAARC) told Singh that Pakistan condemns “the ongoing cease-fire violations by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC), using heavy mortars, on 1st March in Bhimber/ Samahini Sectors, which resulted in civilian casualty.”
“In 2018, the Indian forces have carried out more than 415 cease-fire violations along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary,” adds the statement.
According to the Foreign Office, this unprecedented escalation in “cease-fire violations” by India is continuing from the year 2017 when the Indian forces committed 1970 cease-fire violations.
“The deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas is indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity, international human rights and humanitarian laws,” said the statement.
The Acting Director General (SA & SAARC) urged the Indian side to respect the 2003 Cease-fire arrangement and investigate the recent and other incidents of cease-fire violations.
He urged that the Indian side should permit UNMOGIP to play its mandated role as per the UN Security Council resolutions, according to the statement.
“The cease-fire violations by India are a threat to regional peace and security and may lead to a strategic miscalculation,” said the Foreign Office.
Pakistan summons Indian deputy high commissioner over 'cease-fire violations'
Pakistan summons Indian deputy high commissioner over 'cease-fire violations'
Pakistan expands crypto engagement with appearance at Mar-a-Lago finance forum
- Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Chairman Bilal bin Saqib attends World Liberty Financial event at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
- Discussions focused on future of global financial infrastructure, digital assets, stablecoins, capital markets innovation, says Saqib’s office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman and Minister of State Bilal bin Saqib joined global finance leaders at an event hosted by World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture linked to US President Donald Trump’s family, Saqib’s office said on Thursday.
The event was hosted by World Liberty Financial, a crypto-based finance platform launched in September 2024 linked to Trump’s family. According to Saqib’s office, the gathering was held at Mar-a-Lago, the private estate and club owned by Trump in Florida.
Speakers and attendees at the event included David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, Adena Friedman, chairperson and CEO of Nasdaq as well as Lynn Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange, Saqib’s office said. The event was organized and hosted by Eric Trump and American businesspersons Zach Witkoff and Alex Witkoff.
“Discussions focused on the future of global financial infrastructure, digital assets, stablecoins, capital markets innovation and the evolving relationship between regulation and emerging financial technologies,” the statement said.
It said Saqib’s attendance at the event reflected Pakistan’s growing engagement with global discussions shaping the next phase of financial and technological transformation.
“As Pakistan moves toward modernizing its financial infrastructure and strengthening its position in the global digital economy, such high-level engagements signal increasing international recognition of the country’s regulatory direction and leadership,” the statement added.
Last month, Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding with a company affiliated with World Liberty Financial to explore the use of a dollar-linked stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Pakistan has stepped up efforts recently to regulate its digital asset sector and is exploring digital currency initiatives as part of broader measures to reduce cash usage.
