Chenab, Ravi nullahs may enter high flood category – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of possible high flooding in storm-water nullahs linked to the Chenab and Ravi rivers from Aug 15 to 21 as flows in these waterways continue to rise. The FFD said flows at major rim-gauging stations of the Chenab and Ravi were expected […]
2 suspects in fatal attacks on Lahore cops killed in Muridke fire exchange, say police – Pakistan
LAHORE: Two men who allegedly shot dead three police officials in Lahore on Thursday were killed during an exchange of fire with law enforcers at a house in Muridke where they had held a family hostage, police sources told Dawn. Police officials identified the suspects as a father-son duo, Fayyaz Butt and Rehan Butt, saying […]
Pakistan mission in Delhi marks 80th Independence Day
. NEW DELHI: The High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi celebrated Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour on Friday. Chargé d’Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich highlighted the country’s nuclear capability, defence preparedness, regional peace efforts and the need for resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He hoisted the national flag during […]
In pictures: Pakistan celebrates 79 years of independence – Pakistan
Celebrations were held across Pakistan on Friday as the nation celebrated 79 years of independence. State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters. A change of guards ceremony was also held at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi. […]
Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs forge partnership
ISLAMABAD: A virtual ceremony was held at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters for the signing of the “Co-operative Arrangement regarding Co-operation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters between Pakistan Customs and Hong Kong Customs.” The cooperative arrangement provides the Customs administrations of Pakistan and Hong Kong with a structured framework for enhanced […]
Quaid-e-Azam statue unveiled as Pakistan Embassy in Washington marks Independence Day
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says Pakistan remains important to the world for its history, geography and diplomacy Pakistan Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh hoists the national flag during an Independence Day ceremony at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington on Friday. Photo: X The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington marked the country’s 80th Independence […]
PM Shehbaz briefs President Zardari on Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Friday and briefed him on a recently signed defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, according to a statement issued by the Presidency. For his part, President Zardari “expressed his best wishes for the effective implementation of the tripartite agreement with […]
World leaders extend greetings to Pakistan on Independence Day, hail bilateral ties – Pakistan
Felicitations poured in from other nations on Friday as Pakistan celebrated 79 years of independence. World leaders and diplomats, from the Iranian president to US State Secretary Marco Rubio, not just wished Pakistan and its people on the country’s 80th Independence Day, but also took the opportunity to hail Islamabad’s ties with their countries. Saudi […]
Balochistan home minister unhurt as convoy comes under attack in Mastung – Pakistan
QUETTA: Six people, including three police personnel, were injured in an armed attack on the convoy of Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove in Mastung on Friday. A senior police official told Dawn that the home minister remained unhurt in the attack, which occurred as his convoy reached the Khad Kocha area of Mastung. He […]
Cop martyred, another injured in terrorist attack on police post in Bajaur – Pakistan
BAJAUR: One cop was martyred while another was wounded after terrorists attacked a police post in Bajaur district’s Barang tehsil in the early hours of Friday. Mansoor Khan, the district police spokesperson, told Dawn that a group of terrorists targeted the police post in Kohi Sar area with rocket launchers and small weapons. He said […]