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At least three persons were killed and 10 others injured including five security personnel in a powerful explosion on Pak-Afghan border area of Balochistan, Official sources confirmed Wednesday. The explosion occurred near the ‘Bab-e-Dosti’ (friendship gate) as security personnel were checking the people entering into Pakistan. “At least three persons were killed and ten others injured including five personnel […]
Hundreds of villagers have left their homes in several villages of Azad Jammu and Kashmir due to cross-border shelling at the line of control. Pakistan officials accused the Indian army of killing six people and injuring several others in shelling across the borders of Kashmir. On the other hand, India also claimed killing of five […]
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Leader of Opposition Khurshid Shah held talks in Islamabad Wednesday on the appointment of Chairman National Accountability Bureau. The two considered names of Mian Muhammad Ajmal‚ Chaudhry Rauf‚ Chaudhry Ijaz and Shaukat Durrani for the coveted position. Later talking to the media persons‚ Leader of the Opposition said he will […]
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Wednesday said the army will continue efforts for the recovery of the remaining bodies of the martyrs of Gyari. One hundred and twenty nine soldiers and eleven civilians were martyred in 2012 when an avalanche hit the Gyari sector. Addressing a special ceremony at Gayari sector today‚ the […]
Pakistan’s first multi-functional global navigational system will be demonstrated in coming months of December or January, said the Chairman Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research, Ahmed Bilal in Beijing on Wednesday. The Chairman SUPARCO, who was here to attend two international conferences on space sciences, said that an agreement in this regard has already been […]
The Supreme Court Wednesday cancelled land sale agreement between Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB). The court directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to complete investigation into the case and submit the report in the Registrar Office. It also directed to appoint Chairman of Evacuee Trust Property Board. A three-member bench headed […]
Two soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb blast in the earthquake-hit Balochistan province on Wednesday, security sources said. The troops were heading to the affected Awaran district when their vehicle was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device. Sources said that two more soldiers were also injured in the attack at Mashki, one of the […]
Balochistan government becomes the first to decide to hold Local Bodies elections on December 7. This decision was made during a high level meeting held in Quetta on Tuesday. The meeting discussed arrangements to hold the local bodies elections in the province under the judgement of Supreme Court. Chief Secretary Balochistan‚ Babar Yaqoob Fateh Mohammad […]
The International Security Assistance Force’s NATO Training Mission- Afghanistan has taken several measures to combat potential fraud, waste and abuse related to Afghan National Police fuel purchases. The measures come as a result of increased NTM-A oversight and inspections assisted by outside agencies such as the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction. “Implementing and mastering […]
The British High Commission in Pakistan this week launched the “Celebrating Connections” short film competition to provide aspiring film makers from across Pakistan with a platform of recognition for their creative expressions. The competition aims to foster artistic collaboration between the UK and Pakistan. Filmmakers and film enthusiasts from all over Pakistan are invited to […]
Indian film Actor Sanjay Dutt was on Tuesday granted a two-week parole by Yerawada Jail authorities on account of medical reasons, Indian media reported. Dutt had sought a month’s parole in mid-August to get medical treatment for certain illnesses that he has been suffering from. Reports say the actor has already left the jail. Currently […]
Police in Rawalpindi say they have found bodies of a security agency’s officer, his wife and two daughters. The bodies were found in their house at Gulistan Colony of Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Police evaded comments on the incident and said they are investigating motives behind the mysterious murder. Police sources said personal enmity could be […]
