Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
16 terrorists killed during infiltration attempt at Pak-Afghan border: ISPR
QUETTA: At least 16 terrorists were killed by security forces during an attempt to cross into Pakistan from Afghanistan in general area Ghulam Khan Kallay of North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces detected a group of terrorists attempting to cross the Afghan border in North Waziristan’s Ghulam Khan Kallay area. “Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. After an intense fire exchange, all sixteen Khwarij [terrorists] were sent to hell,” said the ISPR inRead More
Indian High Commission in Islamabad celebrates Holi Festival
Usually, a large number of Pakistanis from various walks of life are invited to the Holi celebration at the Indian High Commission. However, this year, in consideration of the sacred month of Ramadan, the High Commission chose not to extend invitations to Pakistani friends out of respect for the observance of fasting and religious practices during this important period. This thoughtful gesture highlighted the High Commission’s sensitivity to the cultural and religious sentiments of the region, ensuring that the celebrations were held with due consideration to the spirit of Ramadan.Read More
PM condemns terrorist attack on Niger mosque
Attack on a mosque in the country’s southwest that killed at least 44 people Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, MAR 23: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on worshippers in Niger that claimed lives of innocent people. In a message on social media platform X (Sunday), the Prime Minister said Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Niger and shares in their grief during this difficult time. He said the terrorist attack on worshippers during the sacred month of Ramadan is a painful reminder that terrorismRead More
World Bank’s SFERP initiative is a lifeline for flood-affected Sindhis
With the financial & technical support of the World Bank, the Government of Sindh is making substantial progress in restoring infrastructure, livelihoods, & essential services Mumtaz Ahmed Bhatti The Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project (SFERP) is a large-scale initiative aimed at addressing the catastrophic effects of the 2022 floods in Sindh, Pakistan. Launched with financial and technical assistance from the World Bank, the project seeks to rebuild essential infrastructure, rehabilitate affected communities, and enhance disaster resilience in the province. The unprecedented monsoon rains of 2022 led to widespread destruction, severelyRead More
President of Azerbaijan greets PM on Pak Day
Says, “We attach exceptional importance to the comprehensive development of our relations DNA ISLAMABAD: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and people of Pakistan on the occasion of Pakistan Day. In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the President of Azerbaijan said, “On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you and your brotherly people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan – Pakistan Day, extending my best wishes.” He said, “The current levelRead More
China supports Pakistan in safeguarding national sovereignty, says Chinese ambassador
ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong has said that China firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions, in resolutely combating terrorism, and in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs. While addressing to the inauguration ceremony of the “Esthetic Bridges” exhibition on Sunday, ambassador said that, faced with the current turbulent international and regional situation, China will, as always, enhance solidarity and collaboration with Pakistan to safeguard the fundamental interests of both countriesRead More