Two women among seven injured in Indian shelling on October 31, 2016 ISLAMABAD: At least seven civilians including two women were injured in unprovoked Indian shelling at the Working Boundary in Shakargarh sector on Sunday. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), intermittent exchange of fire continues at working boundary in Harpar, Chaprar, Pukhlian and Shakargarh sectors since Saturday. Pakistani troops are effectively targeting Indian posts, […]
UN told to boost cooperation with regional organisations on October 29, 2016UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for bolstered cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organisations for facilitating peaceful resolution of outstanding disputes and to respond to emerging threats to international peace and security. “Closer political interaction among regional countries can also serve to address the security dimensions of these challenges,” Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi […]
Three civilians killed in cross-LoC fire by Indian forces on October 29, 2016ISLAMABAD: As many as three civilians were killed and seven injured on Friday as Indian security forces resorted to unprovoked firing on the Working Boundary. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Spokesman Lt Gen Asim Bajwa rejected the Indian claim of killing of any Pakistani soldier on the Working Boundary. He said intense and heavy exchange of […]
PAF, IAF agree to hold joint drills on October 29, 2016 ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshall Sohail Aman Friday visited the Italian Air Force Headquarters. Italian Air Force (IAF) Chief Lieutenant General Enzo Vecciarelli received the PAF chief. A smartly turned out contingent of the Italian Air Force presented him a guard of honour. The PAF chief was given a detailed briefing […]
Pakistan sharing anti-terror skills for world peace: COAS on October 28, 2016ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif Thursday witnessed Pak-China military exercise at the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Pabbi Speaking on the occasion, the COAS said Pakistan was sharing its experience with the world for the benefit of humanity. “We are sharing our experiences with the world for the benefit of humanity and as […]
Residents of Jamrud tehsil demand CNICs on October 27, 2016LANDIKOTAL: The residents of Jamrud tehsil of the Khyber Agency on Wednesday demanded of the government issuance of Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC) as being a must for the rightful citizens of the country. Addressing a press conference at the Landi Kotal press club on, Munawar Khan Mulagori, along with dozens of his relatives said […]
Haji Sanaullah lauds govt for encouraging private Hajj sector on October 27, 2016ISLAMABAD: The Hajj Organisers Association of Pakistan (HOAP) chairman has thanked the government for encouraging the private Hajj sector. Haji Sanaullah, the chairman of private Hajj companies’ association, while addressing the participants of a Hajj workshop in Islamabad on Wednesday, said that Hajj awareness workshops had been launched throughout Pakistan to train the pilgrims for […]
Six injured in Bajaur blast on October 26, 2016KHAR: Six people, including three Levies personnel, were injured on Tuesday in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Banda area, Salarzai Tehsil in Bajaur Agency, official sources said. They said that the injured were identified as: Rahimullah, Rasool Khan, Salahuddin, Mujib Gul, Imran and Baley. They have been taken to the Bajaur Agency Headquarters Hospital in […]
Four killed in exchange of fire on October 26, 2016MANSEHRA: Four people were killed during an exchange of fire at the Pales area of Kohistan on Tuesday.The incident happened in Shell Khanabad area of Pales Tehsil of Kohistan when two groups exchanged heavy fire as a result of which Siri Khan and his two sons Mohammad Ilyas and Gulzada Khan and the head of […]
British security adviser, COAS discuss regional security on October 25, 2016 Islamabad: British Security Adviser Mark Lyall Grant called on Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Monday General Headquarters. Matter of mutual interest and regional security came under discussion, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement. The visiting dignitary lauded Pakistan’s role in war on terror. He also acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for regional […]