ISLAMABAD, MAR 18: Amid rising terror attacks across the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir blamed on Tuesday “soft state” for the loss of innocent lives, asking for how long they [armed forces] will fill the “gaps of governance” with martyrs’ blood. “We need better governance… we should make Pakistan a hard state,” the army chief said while addressing a high-level in-camera meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, which was skipped by major opposition parties, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsafRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 (APP/DNA): Parliamentary Committee on National Security on Tuesday strongly condemning the recent wave of terrorist activities, called for immediate implementation of the National Action Plan and a strategy to eradicate terrorist networks and counter logistical support. The committee appreciated the bravery, courage, and professional expertise of the security forces and law enforcement agencies in countering terrorism and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to eliminating terrorism in all its forms. The committee also expressed solidarity with the families affected by the terrorism activities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif read outRead More

LAHORE, MAR 18: The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, along with zonal committees, will convene on March 30 (Sunday evening) to sight the moon of Shawwal, marking the potential end of the holy month of Ramazan. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s meeting will take place at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony where religious scholars, meteorological experts, and other stakeholders will participate in the deliberations to verify moon sighting reports from across the country. The announcement of the moon sighting will determine the date for Eidul Fitr celebrations across Pakistan. RamazanRead More

MALÉ, MAR 18 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) ASLAT visited Maldives during Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) deployment. Upon arrival at Port Malé, the ship was warmly welcomed by officials of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and Coast Guard. During the port visit, Commanding Officer of PNS ASLAT called on Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy and Commandant Coast Guard Brigadier General Mohammad Saleem. During these interactions, matters of mutual interest were discussed. The Commanding Officer also conveyed warm wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff AdmiralRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) ASLAT visited Maldives during Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) deployment. Upon arrival at Port Malé, the ship was warmly welcomed by officials of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and Coast Guard. During the port visit, Commanding Officer of PNS ASLAT called on Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy and Commandant Coast Guard Brigadier General Mohammad Saleem. During these interactions, matters of mutual interest were discussed. The Commanding Officer also conveyed warm wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff AdmiralRead More