Sunday, December 25th, 2022
U.S. government staff prohibited from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel due to possible attack
ISLAMABAD, DEC 25 /DNA/ – The U.S. government is aware of information that unknown individuals are possibly plotting to attack Americans at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad sometime during the holidays. Effective immediately, the Embassy in Islamabad is prohibiting all American staff from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel. Furthermore, as Islamabad has been placed on a Red Alert citing security concerns while banning all public gatherings, the embassy is urging all Mission personnel to refrain from non-essential, unofficial travel in Islamabad throughout the holiday season. Actions to Take:
5 soldiers embraced Shahadat during exchange of fir with terrorists
KAHAN, /DNA/ – Based on credible intelligence, a clearance Operation is underway in Kahan area of Balochistan since 24 Dec 2022. , Today, an IED exploded close to the leading party. Resultantly, Captain Fahad along with four other brave sons of soil Lance Naik Imtiaz, Sepoy Asghar, Sepoy Mehran and Sepoy Shamoon have embraced Shahadat, laying their lives in defence of the motherland against an externally perpetrated threat of terrorism. Such cowardly acts by inimical elements cannot sabotage the hard earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan. Security Forces remain determinedRead More
President visits Quaid’s mausoleum, pays tribute
KARACHI, Dec 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday visited the mausoleum of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah, and paid rich tributes to him on his 146th birthday anniversary. He laid a floral wreath and offered fateha. The president also prayed for the development and prosperity of the country. He, later, inked his impressions in the book of visitors. While talking to media persons, he said the nation should follow the guiding principles of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah for the development of the country. HeRead More
Pak vs NZ: Babar Azam to meet Shahid Afridi today to finalise playing XI for first Test
KARACHI: Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam has said that the final XI for the first Test against New Zealand will be decided after a discussion with chairman of selectors Shahid Afridi and insisted that players who will be best for the team will get the opportunity to play. Speaking ahead of the first Test, Babar admitted that Pakistan made some mistakes in the three-match series against England but players are now confident of a good show against New Zealand. He added that players are unfazed about the administrative changes in the board andRead More
Imran ‘confident’ CM Elahi to dissolve Punjab Assembly after trust vote
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said Sunday he is “confident” that Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi will dissolve the provincial assembly after he wins the confidence vote. The Lahore High Court (LHC) earlier this week reinstated Elahi as the chief minister in the country’s largest province on the condition that he would not disband the legislative but did not restrict him from taking a vote of confidence. The court will resume hearing the case on January 11 and Imran Khan, while speaking to senior journalists in the provincialRead More
Pakistan Trade House in Kyrgyzstan to help promote bilateral trade: Envoy
ISLAMABAD, DEC 25 (DNA) — Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Ulanbek Totuiaev on Sunday underlined the importance of the opening of the Pakistan Trade House in Kyrgyzstan for promoting Pakistani products besides attracting investors and buyers in the market and further moving to the Eurasian economic union. Speaking at a reception hosted in Lahore in his honour by Chairman Kyrgyzstan Trade House Meher Kashif Younis who is also Coordinator to Federal Tax Ombudsman and Vice President Gold Ring Economic Forum, a think-thank, Ulanbek said more Kyrgyzstan Trade Houses will be establishedRead More