KARACHI, 26 JUNE, (DNA) – General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Sunday reiterated that across the board operation focuses on the entire network of terrorists, their abettors and financiers in Karachi. Speaking during his visit to the Headquarters Pakistan Rangers (Sind), at Karachi he said the operation will continue till the objectives of peace and to restore normalcy in all parts of Karachi are achieved. “Every assistance including intelligence and material combat support will be provided to the Rangers to accomplish their mission,” the ISPR quoted General RaheelRead More

ISLAMABAD, 26 JUNE, (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain said that through its proactive partnerships with the United Nations and other international organizations, the government is endeavouring for a drug-free Pakistan as well as making its mark in the efforts for a drug-free world. The President, in his message on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed on June 26 every year, said Pakistan was ranked among the top three countries of the world in global narcotic seizures and stood among the leading countries to effectively interdict illicit drugRead More

ISLAMABAD, 26 JUNE, (DNA) – The last Ashra of Ramzan commemces on Sunday evening with a large number of faithfuls opting for Ihtikaf, men mostly at mosques and women inside home premises. The last ten days of Ramazan or the third Ashra are considered superior and important as the Lailatul Qadar falls in the last Ashra. The odd nights of the Ashra – i.e. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th are considered as prayers-nights as Muslims have been otdained to search Lailatul Qadar in these nights. The holy month ofRead More

KARACHI, 26 JUNE, (DNA) – Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Sunday paid a visit to slain famous Qawwal Amjad Sabri’s residence in Karachi’s Liaquatabad. The leader met Amjad Sabri’s family and expressed condolences over the assassination of the legend. He also assured to ensure justice to the bereaved heirs. On the other hand, the key witness Saleem Chanda has been shifted to some undisclosed place for further process. Earlier, central zone investigation police interrogated Saleem Chanda who sat next to Amjad Sabri in his car when the unidentified gunmen openedRead More