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The 6th death anniversary of 1965 war veteran Sepoy Maqbool Hussain is being observed today. Sepoy Maqbool Hussain was a Pakistani soldier who was wounded during the Indo-Pakistan War in 1965 and subsequently taken unofficially as a prisoner by Indian troops. He spent four decades of his life in Indian…

Twenty-five terrorists have so far been killed and eleven others wounded in the ongoing intelligence based operations by security forces in Tirah valley. According to the security sources, those killed included Khawarij leader Abu Dhar alias Saddam. To this respect, a video and pictures have surfaced, showing Khawarij infiltrating from…

Minister of Communications, Privatization and Investment Board Abdul Aleem Khan has expressed government's commitment to expand crucial motorway projects. Chairing a meeting of National Highway Authority in Lahore today, he said completion of motorways from Karachi to Sukkur and Sialkot, Kharian to Islamabad is a top priority. Abdul Aleem Khan…

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has underscored the importance of strengthening the federation for Pakistan's progress. Speaking to the media in Lahore today, he highlighted the need for enhanced cooperation between the federal government and the provinces. Governor pointed out that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is Pakistan's leading oil-producing province, contributing…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his deep grief over the sad demise of PML-N Vice President of Azad Kashmir chapter and former senior minister Chaudhary Muhammad Aziz. In a statement today, he prayed for higher status in heaven for the departed soul and commiserated with the bereaved family. The…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the 'Chief Minister Internship Program' for bright future of the youth. Youth aged between 18 to 25 years can register for the internship program at www.cmip.punjab.gp.pk. The selected interns will get placement opportunities in prominent private sector institutions. Chief Minister in a…

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah visited various rain hit areas of Thatta, Sujawal and Badin districts today and reviewed arrangements for drainage of water. Talking to media in Thatta, he said the provincial government is taking possible measures to save the people from the disaster. Source: Radio…

Federal Minister for Privatization Aleem Khan has termed establishment of state-of-the-art institutions for gem stones vital for the growth of sector. He was chairing a session of Prime Minister's Steering Committee on Gems and Stones in Islamabad. Aleem Khan said the proposal to accord the status of industry to the…

Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK has conducted Passage Exercise with Royal Navy of Oman Vessel AL SEEB during Regional Maritime Security Patrol in the Gulf of Oman. The exercise was aimed to develop synergy and mutual understanding between the two navies while demonstrating interoperability to undertake Joint Operations in the region.…

Special Communication Organization (SCO) has inaugurated Software Technology Park and Free sourcing Hub at Kotli Azad Kashmir. Director General SCO, Major General Umar Ahmed Shah inaugurated the technology park. Apart from civil and military officials, a large number of youth and students participated in the event. Such initiatives are aimed…

An event regarding the International Defence Exhibition is being held in Islamabad today. It will be attended by senior government officials, civil servants, diplomats, presidents of chambers of commerce and the business community. Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) under the Ministry of Defence and Defense Production organizes International Defence Exhibition…