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Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, Wednesday used his address on the country’s Independence Day’s celebrations to pledge to defeat terrorism. “Though the shadows of terrorism are haunting us today but with commitment and resolve we will overcome this scourge,” Mr Sharif said at the hoisting of National Flag to formally begin celebrations of Pakistan’s 67th Independence […]
The nation celebrated its 67th Independence Day with traditional fervour to pay home to those who sacrificed lives for a separate country for the Muslims of the Sub-Continent. Pakistan got independence from the British colonial rule on August 1947. Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the Muslims to create a separate country for the Muslims. The […]
A series of blasts rocked Karachi and several other cities, killing at least four people and injuring 40 others, late Tuesday, police said. The blasts occurred as Pakistan is set to celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday amid tight security measures. Police said unidentified people riding on a motorcycle threw explosives inside “Jamaat Khana” […]
The National Assembly has passed a unanimous resolution condemning the unprovoked aggression by Indian military forces across the Line of Control in recent days. The resolution condemned the attacks on Pakistani High Commission and demonstrations outside PIA offices in New Delhi and stopping of Pakistan-India Friendship Bus. It also deplored public anger in India. […]
President Asif Ali Zardari‚ acting on advice of the prime minister‚ has approved conferment of National Awards upon eminent personalities, including Malala Yousafzai, for their services in different spheres of life. The awards include Sitara-i-Shujaat‚ Tamgha-i-Shujaat‚ Sitara-i-Imtiaz‚ President’s Award for Pride of Performance‚ and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. Five foreign national have also been awarded for their services […]
The preliminary draft of the National Security Policy‚ to be presented to the Prime Minister within a fortnight‚ envisages activation of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and creation of Counter Terrorism Rapid Deployment Force. Addressing a news conference after briefing the Prime Minister in Islamabad on Tuesday‚ Interior Minister Ch. Nisar Ali Khan said […]
Corporal Cadet Asad Mushtaq from Pakistan Army got the rare distinction of winning the overseas Sword of Honour from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He was successfully commissioned on 9 August 2013 and received the sword from the Countess of Essex on the day of parade. Corporal Asad attributed his success to the training he received […]
United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, said on Tuesday that every effort should be made to avoid civilian casualties in the use of armed drones. Ban, who arrived in Pakistan on a two-day visit early Tuesday, told reporters at an university in Islamabad that drones should be used only for collection of information in accordance […]
The nation will be celebrating Independence Day with traditional enthusiasm and fervor on Wednesday. The day will dawn with thirty one gun salute in the federal and twenty one gun salute at the provincial capitals. Special prayers will be offered for the prosperity‚ integrity and solidarity of the country‚ unity of the Muslim Ummah and […]
Heavy monsoon downpours inundated several roads and streets in some parts of Islamabad‚ Rawalpindi and adjoining areas Tuesday morning. A spokesperson of met office said that 190 mm of rain has been recorded in Islamabad during the last twenty four hours. According to rescue officials‚ water level has reached alarming level at Nullah Leh in […]
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Pakistan early Tuesday on a two-day visit for talks with senior leaders on issues, focusing on disaster management and education, officials said. Ban will meet with Pakistani President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and other senior officials and attend the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 14, they said. […]
Pakistan on Monday summoned a senior Indian envoy and was conveyed serious concerns at the “violations of a ceasefire agreement by the Indian forces,” the Foreign Ministry said. Pakistan says that the Indian troops fired on its border areas on Monday and killed a civilian along the Line of Control, which divides the two countries […]
