RAWALPINDI, MAR 29: /DNA/ – Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists location and after an intense fire exchange, six terrorists were successfully neutralized. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in recent terrorist activities in the area against the law enforcement agencies as well as the innocent civilians. Sanitization operation is being conducted in the area to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area, as the security forcesRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked a significant step toward enhancing Pakistan’s economic engagement with Africa by formally announcing the establishment of the Pakistan-African Economic Council (PAEC) during a high-profile iftar dinner hosted by Additional Secretary (Africa) Hamid Asghar Khan on Friday. The event brought together key diplomats, including Dean of the African Group and Ambassador of Morocco Mohammad Karmoune, the Ambassador of Somalia, and prominent Pakistani business leaders such as Zafar Bakhtawari and Ch. Tanvir, alongside members of the newly formed council. In his remarks, Additional Secretary Hamid Asghar Khan emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to deepeningRead More

QUETTA, MAR 29: Over 100 prominent academics and civil society leaders have written an open letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seeking the release of incarcerated Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders Dr Mahrang Baloch, Sammi Deen Baloch and others. Last Friday, the police used tear gas and water cannons and fired blank shots to disperse BYC protesters, who had staged a sit-in on the Sariab Road near the University of Balochistan, against alleged enforced disappearances, including its leader Bebarg Baloch. The provincial government and the BYC had reported casualties onRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 29  (DNA) — Inspector General (IG) Islamabad Police, Ali Nasir Rizvi, stated that having people rely on you for their needs is a special blessing from Allah. By serving the elderly in old age homes, orphaned children, and underprivileged individuals, we can secure our afterlife. If every individual fulfills his role, we can truly establish a welfare society. He expressed these views as the chief guest at an Iftar dinner hosted in honor of senior citizens and orphaned children from SOS Village by Chairman of the Clean and GreenRead More

ALMATY, MAR 29 /DNA/ – The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Almaty City for a working visit. At the airport, the President of Uzbekistan was welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In honor of the Uzbek Leader’s arrival, a guard of honor was lined up, and the national flags were raised. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an informal meeting in Almaty. Leaders of two countries conducted in-depthRead More

LAHORE, MAR 29 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman today, to convey his warm greetings and best wishes to the Sultan as well as the brotherly people of Oman on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Recalling the close fraternal relations between the two countries, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman across all spheres. In this regard, the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction on the recentRead More