Five suspected militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Attock district, authorities said on Tuesday. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched in the border area of Mankor, a remote locality in Jand tehsil, after security agencies received credible intelligence regarding the presence of […]
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Maryam Nawaz pays tribute to Jand hero
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has paid tribute to hero civilian who lost his life while preventing a potential terrorist attack in the Jand area of Attock, calling his sacrifice a symbol of courage and patriotism. The Chief Minister lauded martyr Liaqat, a resident of Mankor village in Jand tehsil, for his bravery in confronting […]
Two buried alive while searching for gold in Attock
TAXILA: Two men were killed on Wednesday when a mound of soil collapsed while they were searching for placer gold along the banks of the Indus River near Sojhanda village in Attock, local sources reported. The victims, identified as Tariq Khan and Waheed Khan, both residents of Attock district, died on the spot from the […]
CM Maryam Nawaz offers free higher education to children of industrial and mine workers
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a historic program to provide free higher education to children of industrial and mine workers. The initiative covers all expenses at COMSATS University and applies to seven campuses across the country. The program is seen as a major step toward uplifting the working class through equal access […]
Rain, thunderstorms expected in upper and central Pakistan from june 13 to 16
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in upper and central regions of the country from June 13 to 16. According to officials, moist winds are entering the northern parts of Pakistan. A new wave of westerly winds is likely to affect upper areas starting Thursday. From June 13, areas like Kashmir, […]
Nine injured in gas leakage blast during wedding in Attock
ATTOCK: A gas leakage incident during a wedding ceremony in Attock injured at least nine people, including six ladies, on Saturday. The horrible incident took place in Farooq-e-Azam Colony of Punjab’s Attock city. Rescue sources said that six women are among the wounded persons in the gas leakage blast. The house caught fire after the […]
Stocks in Pakistan recover as trade figures improve
The benchmark KSE-100 Index on Thursday gained 208 points or 0.6 percent, to close at 36,788 levels. The local bourse made a high and a low of +331 & -80 points, respectively. Market came under duress due to selling pressure by the local institutions. The KSE-100 remained positive through most of the session as trade […]
My ouster halted country’s progress: Nawaz
ATTOCK: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that his sole objective as PM was to spread prosperity across Pakistan, but the process of development was halted by his ouster from premiership. “I was working for the welfare of people, including those of Attock. The district faced prolonged spells of load shedding before, but […]