The Murree Expressway has been temporarily closed for all non-essential traffic due to severe snowfall, authorities announced on Thursday. The closure affects the stretch from Phulgara Toll Plaza to Murree. Local residents, however, can still access the hill station via the N-75 highway, which remains open. The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) shared the […]
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Dense fog forces closure of motorways in Punjab, Sindh
Dense fog brought the visibility to almost zero forcing shutting down of major motorways across Pakistan early Saturday, creating serious challenges for commuters, long-distance travellers and transport vehicles. As thick winter fog darkened cities during early morning hours, visibility has dropped to extremely dangerous levels, forcing authorities to close down several key motorway sections. Motorway […]
Hilaria Baldwin forces Alec to play toughest role of history: source
Alec Baldwin is reportedly facing one of the toughest challenges of his life. According to sources cited by RadarOnline.com, the 67-year-old actor, who has faced widespread criticism and professional setbacks in Hollywood, has been under chronic stress while carrying the bulk of childcare duties at home. Hilaria Baldwin has reportedly been spending “up to eight […]
Sherry Rehman condemns terrorist attack on security forces in KP
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President and Senator Sherry Rehman on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, paying tribute to the martyrs and lauding the forces for their swift response,said in a statement issued here on Saturday. Rehman said that elements seeking to sabotage Pakistan’s peace deserve no leniency, […]
Meezan Bank pays tribute to the armed forces
In a heartfelt show of unity and gratitude, Meezan Bank held a special ceremony at its Head Office in Karachi to pay tribute to the courage and dedication of Pakistan’s Armed Forces. More than 3,000 employees, including the Bank’s senior leadership, came together to celebrate the spirit of sacrifice that defines our Armed Forces. The […]
Somali forces kill 16 al-Shabab terrorists in foiled attack
MOGADISHU: Somalia’s regional forces on Friday morning killed 16 al-Shabab terrorists in a foiled attack on Bahdo town in the central part of the country, officials said. The military officials from Galmudug State told Somali National Army (SNA) Radio that the regional forces backed by the local residents fought bravely and repulsed the attackers. “The […]
Afghan force arrest 6 people on charge of illegally digging historical sites
QALA-E-NAW: Security forces have arrested six people on charge of illegally digging historical sites in the western Badghis province, provincial head of Information and Culture Baz Mohammad Sarwari said Thursday. Sarwari said the suspects have been digging the archeological sites and monuments in Kariz area of Qadis district recently when law enforcement personnel captured them. […]
Daesh attacks kill seven security forces in Iraq
SULAIMANIYA: At least seven members of Iraq’s security forces were killed and 16 wounded overnight in two separate attacks by Daesh militants, police said on Thursday. Three members of the paramilitary Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and two policemen were killed in an attack in the Sayed Gharib area north of Salahuddin province’s Dujail district, 50 […]
Iraqi special forces kill 14 Daesh militants in country’s north
Iraqi special forces say they have conducted an operation near the northern city of Kirkuk in which they killed 14 members of the Daesh group. A statement from Iraqi Counterterrorism Forces on Monday says that during the operation, Iraqi forces received support from warplanes of the US-led coalition The statement says the operation, just south […]
PTM versus the Military: the way forward
Pakistan faced immense challenges related to state formation and, in this respect, the country’s northwestern region, i.e. FATA, proved a herculean task. Indeed, the pro-Bacha Khan Pashtuns and their supporters in Afghanistan disapproved of the idea of a state being governed by the non-Pashtuns, i.e. Mohajirs and Punjabis. Moreover, the Pashtuns, by and large, have […]