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Islamabad, 17 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) has strongly responded to what he described as disrespectful and inappropriate remarks by Maulana Fazlur Rehman about martyrs, stressing that the philosophy of martyrdom and the sacrifices of fallen soldiers are the backbone of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He said that making derogatory remarks about the Pakistan Armed Forces and the martyrs of the Kargil conflict was tantamount to promoting India’s narrative, adding that it was difficult to understand why anyone would do so. Highlighting the immense sacrifices made by the armed forces for the nation, the DG ISPR said Pakistani soldiers were willing to sacrifice their most precious possession, their lives, for the defence of the homeland. He...

Islamabad, October 17, 2026 (Nosheen): The 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has opened in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi inaugurating the meeting. Addressing the opening ceremony, the Iraqi premier praised Pakistan’s efforts to reduce regional tensions and said the Muslim world was facing growing challenges. He stressed the need for Muslim countries to strengthen joint efforts to address regional and global crises, adding that justice and the protection of the Palestinian people’s rights were essential for achieving peace and stability in the region. The meeting is expected to discuss regional peace and security, rising tensions and the challenges confronting Muslim countries. Accor...

 Peshawar, October 17, 2026 (Ghufran): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has prepared a comprehensive action plan featuring 206 measures across 27 departments to promote political and economic stability, improve governance, strengthen public services and accelerate development across the province, including the merged districts. According to sources, the proposed 100-to-180-day strategic plan focuses on law and order, administrative reforms, infrastructure development, healthcare, education, youth empowerment and economic growth. Under the plan, approximately 1,150 major roads would be repaired, covers installed on 8,000 open manholes, sanitation improved at 4,000 locations and nearly 150 blocked drainage channels cleared. The initiative also proposes restoring 80 parks, beautifyi...

Abbottabad, 17 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Amir Raza has declared that Pakistan’s national security will not be compromised under any circumstances, asserting that the country’s borders are fully secure and cross-border infiltration will not be tolerated. Addressing the passing-out ceremony at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, General Amir Raza said Pakistan’s armed forces had demonstrated their capabilities in every field and remained fully prepared to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He said newly graduated cadets would play a vital role in safeguarding national security and would face new challenges throughout their professional careers. Urging the cadets to demonstrate courage, honesty and boldness, ...