Tuesday, March 21st, 2017
Torkham gate at Pak-Afghan border reopens after PM Nawaz’s directions

ISLAMABAD, MAR 21, (DNA) – Following the orders of Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif, Torkham gate at Pak-Afghan border was reopened on Tuesday. The border opening after at least 32 days also restored the NATO supply and Afghan trade transit. However; strict security arrangements are in place for people and vehicles entering into Pakistan from Afghanistan. Security forces are high alert to deal with any unpleasant incident. The premier on Monday ordered the two main border crossings, Torkham and Chaman, to Afghanistan to be re-opened, after their closure last monthRead More
Pakistan Day parade: Full dress rehearsal to be held today

ISLAMABAD, MAR 21, (DNA) – A full dress rehearsal for the Pakistan Day parade will be held in the federal capital Islamabad today. Contingents of the three armed forces and paramilitary forces will take part in the march past in the full dress rehearsal while par gliders of armed forces will perform free fall jumps. Fly past of fighter aircraft of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is also part of full dress rehearsal. Strict security measures are in place in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to avoid any untoward incident. EntryRead More