Friday, September 20th, 2024
President lauds security forces for anti-terror operations in Waziristan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday paid tribute to the security forces for carrying out anti-terror operations in North and South Waziristan and eliminating Khawarij (terrorists). The president reiterated the nation’s resolve to purge the country of terrorists and paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the operations. “The sacrifices of soldiers for their homeland will never be squandered. The security forces will keep up fighting till the elimination of terrorism in toto. The whole nation stands by its security forces to curb thisRead More
Pakistan’s future growth hinges on a clear national direction: Veteran diplomats
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Pakistan’s future growth is dependent on establishing a clear national direction that integrates positive nation-building efforts into every policy decision. This direction is crucial for resolving the country’s governance crisis, fostering ideological unity, and leveraging the nation’s untapped potential in emerging sectors like tourism and technology. Additionally, Pakistan needs to adopt a unified, whole-of-nation approach in policy decisions and reforms to overcome the complex challenges accumulated over the past seven decades. This was the central message delivered by senior former diplomats, Ambassador (r) Sardar MasoodRead More
PSB takes notice of Athletics team visit to India without NOC
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has taken notice of the Pakistan Junior Athletics Team’s participation in the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship in India without obtaining the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) and has sought an explanation from the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP). According to details, a team of twelve athletes and five officials from Pakistan participated in the international event, but failed to secure a single medal out of the 90 medals awarded during the championship. The AFP, already facing criticism for poor teamRead More
President approves Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance
ISLAMABAD: Hours after the federal cabinet’s approval, President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday signed the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance 2024 into law. Earlier, the cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, okayed the much-debated ordinance. The federal cabinet adopted the ordinance “through a circulation” after the Ministry of Law had sent it to the prime minister and cabinet Thursday night. The ordinance said the court bench would look at the cases keeping in view the fundamental human rights and public importance.Play Video As per the ordinance, eachRead More
Soldiers thwart attack, kill five terrorists in South Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, 20 Sept (DNA) – On 19/20 September 2024, two fierce encounters took place between own troops and the terrorists in North and South Waziristan Districts, resulting in killing of twelve Khwarij. On 19 September, movement of group of seven terrorists, trying to infiltrate Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by security forces in general area Spinwam, North Waziristan District. The infiltrators were surrounded, effectively engaged and after an intense fire exchange, all seven khwarij were sent to hell. A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered. In aRead More
September 20 to mark State Sovereignty Day in Azerbaijan
BAKU, SEPT 19: President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order establishing September 20 as the State Sovereignty Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The order highlights that, since the early 1990s, the Republic of Armenia has grossly violated the UN Charter by pursuing an aggression policy against Azerbaijan. Armenia occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan’s internationally recognized territory through military force, carried out ethnic cleansing against Azerbaijanis, destroyed Azerbaijani cities and villages, looted the country’s natural resources, and committed the Khojaly Genocide, one of the most atrocious tragedies of our time.Read More