Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Indonesian Armed Forces mark 79th anniversary in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9 (DNA) – A ceremonial event was held to mark the 79th anniversary of the Indonesian Armed Forces. Attendees observed a minute of silence to honor lives lost in Palestine. The event, graced by Air Marshal Shakil Ghazanfar, as chief guest. The acting charge d affaires of the Indonesian embassy Ferry J. Murdiansyah emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to protecting sovereignty, stability, and contributing to world peace. He also talked about Indonesian-Pakistani ties tracing back to anti-colonial efforts under leaders President Sukarno and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The event reaffirmedRead More
Saudi investment delegation arrives in Pakistan for three-day visit
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9: /DNA/ – A high-profile Saudi investment delegation, led by Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Falih, has arrived in Pakistan for a three-day visit. The delegation was warmly received at Noor Khan Airbase by Federal Ministers Dr. Musadik Malik, Jam Kamal Khan, and Abdul Aleem Khan. The delegation includes officials and companies from sectors such as energy, mining, minerals, agriculture, business, tourism, and industry. Business-to-business meetings with Pakistani companies are scheduled, and several agreements are expected to be signed. Dr. Musadik Malik welcomed the delegation, emphasizing theRead More
Shehroze makes history as Pak’s youngest climber to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000m
ISLAMABAD, OCT 09 (DNA) —”Pakistani mountaineer, a 22-year-old Shehroze Kashif has made history by becoming the youngest Pakistani to scale all 14 of the world’s peaks towering over 8,000 meters. Shehroze, famously known as the “Broad Boy,” achieved this remarkable feat by summiting the 8,027-meter-high Shishapangma earlier today. This accomplishment makes him the second Pakistani, after Sirbaz Khan, to have climbed all 14 of the world’s highest peaks.Sirbaz achieved this milestone just last week when he summited Shishapangma, becoming the first Pakistani to do so. Shehroze’s journey to conquer theseRead More
Mohsin Naqvi pays tribute to security forces for foiling a terrorist attack in Zhob
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has paid rich tribute to the Security Forces for foiling a terrorist attack on an FC check post in Zhob. He expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of Havaldar Jamshed Khan, who was martyred in the firing incident. Mohsin Naqvi commended the bravery of security forces, saying, “I congratulate the brave personnel of the security forces for thwarting the attack and sending two terrorists to hell.” He further stated that security forces deserve appreciation for foiling the terrorists’ nefariousRead More
Wary of PTM’s jirga, Naqvi vows strict action against facilitators of banned outfit
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9: Expressing deep concern over the upcoming three-day Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga organised by the recently-proscribed Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned that anyone found involved in facilitating the banned organisation would be dealt with iron fist. “We will not allow parallel judicial system [in the country] in any case,” he said while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday. The presser came days after the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government banned the Manzoor Pashteen-led PTM, citing risk to “peace and security”. “The federal government havingRead More
Security forces foil terrorist attack in Zhob, eliminating key militant
RAWALPINDI, OCT 9 /DNA/ – In early hours of 09 October 2024, a group of terrorists tried to attack a Frontier Corps’ Post in Zhob District. The attempt to enter the camp was effectively thwarted by the security forces personnel, and resultantly two terrorists, including a suicide bomber and HVT Terrorist Umar @ Umari, were sent to hell, before they could cause the intended damage. Terrorist Umar@ Umari was involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as innocent civilians, including recent attack on convoy of Deputy Commissioner,Read More