Security forces kill five terrorists, including wanted commander, in North Waziristan IBO: security sources – Pakistan
Security forces killed five terrorists, including a highly wanted militant leader, in a major intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, security sources reported on Thursday. The operation took place in the Spinwam area of the district. “The leader of the Fitna al-Khawarij was the mastermind of several terrorist attacks on security forces […]
Seems PTI will now have to ‘resort to agitation’, says MNA after party leaders yet again denied meeting with Imran – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: After PTI leaders were denied a meeting with party founder Imran Khan yet another time on Thursday, MNA Ahad Ali Shah said it seemed his party would “now have to resort to agitation”. “We have reached a conclusion that the government will not arrange meeting with Imran Khan if the party remains peaceful. It […]
Quadcopter attack kills two schoolchildren in KP’s Bajaur – Pakistan
BAJAUR/KHYBER: Two schoolchildren were killed after a quadcopter drone, reportedly operated from an unknown location, struck a hilly area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Thursday. Local residents and official sources told Dawn that the fatal incident occurred in the Shahi Thangi area, located about 25 kilometres from Khar, the district headquarters of Bajaur, around […]
PM Shehbaz lauds ‘steadfast’ Pak-China friendship, says Beijing supported Islamabad in ‘unwavering fashion’ – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the “steadfast” Pakistan–China friendship, maintaining that Beijing has supported Islamabad in an “unwavering fashion unmatched in the annals of history”. The premier was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China diplomatic relations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif began his speech by extending felicitations to […]
PM Shehbaz lauds Pak-China friendship as both countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the steadfast Pakistan–China relationship, while a senior Chinese official affirmed that both countries will “always stand together firmly”. The premier was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China diplomatic relations. President Asif Ali Zardari, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gillani, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz […]
PM Shehbaz lauds ‘steadfast’ Pak-China friendship, says both countries ‘always stand together firmly’ – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the “steadfast” Pakistan–China relationship, affirming that both countries “always stand together firmly”. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China diplomatic relations. President Asif Ali Zardari, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gillani, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]
Quadcopter attack kills two school children in KP’s Bajaur – Pakistan
BAJAUR/KHYBER: Two schoolchildren were killed after a quadcopter drone, reportedly operated from an unknown location, struck a hilly area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Thursday. Local residents and official sources told Dawn that the fatal incident occurred in the Shahi Thangi area, located about 25 kilometres from Khar, the district headquarters of Bajaur, around […]
Fight against terrorism will continue with ‘full national resolve’, asserts CDF Munir – Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed on Thursday that Pakistan’s fight against terrorism “will continue with full national resolve” until “enduring peace and stability” were achieved across the country, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. CDF Munir made the declaration at an investiture ceremony […]
Hot weather on the cards during Eid as PMD predicts heatwave from May 25-31 – Pakistan
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist across the country from May 25 to May 31, with the mercury expected to touch 50°C in some parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Thursday. The federal government has announced a three-day public holiday from May 26-28 (Tuesday to Thursday) to mark Eidul Azha. […]
At breakfast meeting hosted by PM, Aga Khan expresses desire to continue cooperation with Pakistan – Pakistan
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Thursday expressed the desire to continue cooperation with Pakistan in various human development initiatives during a breakfast meeting hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. Prince Rahim is undertaking his first visit to Pakistan since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili […]