WASHINGTON, (APP): The United States is encouraged by some of the recent counter-terrorism operations by Pakistan along the border with Afghanistan, and would continue to work with it to apply more pressure on terrorist groups, a US State Department spokesman said on Tuesday. Responding to a question at a briefing at the State Department, Spokesman […]
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Pak action against terrorists encourages US
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Sacrifice of Maryam Mukhtar remembered on defence day
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Sacrifice of the first martyred Pakistani Flying Officer Maryam Mukhtar was remembered with great honor on defence day to pay her tribute and be a role model for the whole nation. The national hero, flying a training mission on an FT-7PG aircraft with Squadron Leader Saqib Abbasi, encountered a “serious in-flight […]
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Notice issued to govt on plea for cancellation of MQM registration
LAHORE, (APP): The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices for September 20 to federal government, Election Commission of Pakistan and others on a petition seeking directions to cancel Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) registration as a political party. LHC Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah issued notices on a petition filed by Advocate Sardar Aftab […]
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Defence Day celebrated at PAF base
LAHORE, (APP): A special ceremony was held at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base here on Tuesday to celebrate the Defence Day with zeal and fervor. A static display was arranged at PAF Base, whereas an aerial display by PAF fighter jets enthralled the visitors. Ultra light and aero-modeling aircraft display was also source of enthusiasm […]
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Defense Day observed in Chaman
CHAMAN, (APP): The Defense Day was observed with national zeal and spirit in the border town of Chaman and Frontier Corps Balochistan arranged a ceremony at FC Fort, here on Tuesday. Commandant, FC Chaman, Col. Wajid Ali Satti hoisted Pak flag at FC Fort and offered dua for martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the […]
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No relief given to masses on account of petroleum prices: Khursheed Shah
ISLAMABAD, Sept 6 (APP): Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmad Shah Tuesday criticising the imposition of sales tax on Petrolium products, argued for passing on the benefit of lower international prices of petroleum products to the masses. Speaking on a point of order in the House, he said the international market […]