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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Visit Bannu, Attend Martyrs’ Funeral and Review Counter-Terrorism Measures

13Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Visit Bannu, Attend Martyrs’ Funeral and Review Counter-Terrorism Measures

Bannu, 13 September 2025 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, visited Bannu today to review the security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations. During the visit, the Prime Minister attended a high-level meeting focused on counter-terrorism and participated in the funeral prayers of twelve brave martyrs of the South Waziristan operation, paying tribute to their ultimate sacrifice in defense of Pakistan. Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering resolve, the Prime Minister declared that the nation’s response to terrorism will continue with full force, without any ambiguity or compromise. He noted that terrorist leaders and facilitators responsible for attacks in Pakistan are operating from Afghan soil ...

HRCP calls for urgent action on Kurram crisis

7Nov

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Business

HRCP calls for urgent action on Kurram crisis

Islamabad, 7 November 2024. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) calls urgent attention to the situation in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where prolonged tribal and sectarian conflict have led to scores of casualties and left hundreds injured.The alarming frequency of clashes between rival tribes and sects has effectively isolated the district from the rest of the province as a result of road blockades put in place to contain the situation, compounded by suspension of cellular services. Regrettably, such measures have failed consistently to bring any relief and have instead periodically cut off residents’ access to food, fuel and medical supplies. Schools have also had to close intermittently, while in several cases, the blockades have led to the deaths of sick childre...

Nowruz is not just a celebration but also a moment of deep reflection: Amb Munir Akram*

20Mar

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United Nation (UN)

Nowruz is not just a celebration but also a moment of deep reflection: Amb Munir Akram*

March 20, 2024, New York: Ambassador Munir Akram, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, attended a special ceremony held at the UN headquarters to celebrate the International Day of Nowruz. He delivered an address on the occasion, celebrating the arrival of spring and the cultural significance it holds for millions of people across the globe.In his statement, Ambassador Akram highlighted the essence of Nowruz as a symbol of nature's renewal and the resilience of the human spirit. He emphasized the importance of Nowruz as a moment for forgiveness, fresh beginnings, and embracing one another.Quoting the renowned Pakistani poet Nasir Kazmi, Ambassador Akram captured the spirit of Nowruz, describing it as a festival of hope, joy, and blessings. He underscored ...