Pakistan is a victim of state-sponsored terrorism: COAS on April 18, 2017RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan is a victim of state-sponsored terrorism and strongly rejects allegations of employing proxies from its soil. Giving details of his meeting with US National Security Advisor General HR McMaster, ISPR said the Army Chief highlighted that distinguished feature of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism […]
One Indian army soldier killed on April 18, 2017SRINAGAR: While once again levelling allegations of unprovoked firing against Pakistan army, Indian army claimed that one Indian army personnel has been killed as a result of firing on Indian check post in Pounch sector. According to Indian media, one Indian police personnel lost his life after unprovoked firing on Indian check posts along LOC […]
Mashal Khans murderers will be punished on April 18, 2017SWABI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday said that those responsible for Mashal Khan’s murder will be given exemplary punishment. “Mashal Khan did not commit blasphemy, it has been confirmed. There was a conspiracy against him,” Imran said during a press conference alongside Mashal’s grieving father Iqbal Khan. “No matter which party the […]
NA passes resolution condemning cold blooded murder of Mashal Khan on April 18, 2017ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning the barbaric and cold blooded murder of Mashal Khan at Wali Khan University in Mardan. On resuming its session in Islamabad with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair, Federal Minister Rana Tanvir Hussain moving the resolution demanded the federal and provincial governments to take […]
Youth gunned down over dispute about song played at marriage ceremony on April 18, 2017RAWALPINDI: A police volunteer gunned down a youth after a dispute over the song played during a marriage ceremony within the jurisdiction of Taxila police. According to media reports, a row occurred between Kashif, resident of HMC Road and Tasawor Qureshi, resident of Muhallah Warrian, when Kashif asked the dance party to perform a dance […]
Retd female professor of PU stabbed to death on April 18, 2017LAHORE: A retired female professor of Punjab University (PU) has been stabbed to death by some unidentified persons in PU housing colony. According to media reports, some unidentified persons killed with a sharp weapon a retired female professor of PU, identified as Tahira, 60, who was residing in PU housing colony. The assailants fled the […]
Two MQM London workers awarded 17 years jail term on April 18, 2017KARACHI: A local court has awarded 17 years imprisonment each to two workers of MQM-London for attacking a police mobile and possessing illegal arms. The court has also imposed a fine amounting to Rs 80,000 on them. Those who have been awarded imprisonment include Mohsin alias Peter and Raees alias Kala. These MQM workers were […]
Indian forces to use plastic bullets against protesters in IOK on April 18, 2017SRINAGAR: After failing to suppress the freedom sentiment of the people of occupied Kashmir by using lethal weapons like pellets guns, teargas canisters and PAVA shells, India is now sending plastic bullets to be used against protesters in the territory. However, the pellet guns will continue to be used in the occupied territory. Indian media […]
Student of 9th class commits suicide on April 18, 2017RAWALPINDI: A student has allegedly committed suicide by consuming poisonous pills within the jurisdiction of Naseer Abad police. According to media reports, a boy, identified as Shehryar, student of 9th class, resident of Attock, had come to meet his relatives who were residing near Koh-e-Noor mills in Rawalpindi where he committed suicide by consuming poisonous […]
PM approves setting up of PMO for upgradation of 400 schools in IBD on April 18, 2017ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved to set up a Project Management Office (PMO) in the CADD Ministry for upgradation of 400 schools in Islamabad under the PM Education Reforms Programme (ERP). Capital Development Authority Roads North Director Waqas Fareed has been appointed as the head of this project on deputation. He has worked […]