KARACHI: Pakistanis mark the 53rd martyrdom anniversary of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider (NH) today (20 August, 2022). One of the major arteries of this Metropolis is called Rashid Minhas Road. It runs all the way from Shahrah-e-Faisal passing through Cantonment area, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Azizabad etc to join the Super Highway. And yes Lucky […]
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BAJAUR (PAK/AFGHAN BORDER): Five khwarijis have been neutralised by security forces here on Monday (19th August, 2023). During an exchange of fire, Naik Inayat Khan, Lance Naik Umer Hayat and Sepoy Waqar Khan paid the ultimate price. It is pertinent to mention here that Interim Afghan Government have been repeatedly asked by Pakistan to ensure […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UNITED NATIONS): On the 19th day of August United Nations observes the World Humanitarian Day (WHD). It may be recalled that on 19th day of August 2023, 22 WHD workers (including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello) lost their lives when a bomb exploded at Canal Hotel […]
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LAHORE: Punjab government has diverted money from development funds and slashed its expenses to raise Rs. 45 billion to provide Rs. 14/unit relief to citoyens (utilising unto 500 units) in their August/September power bills. This was proclaimed by PML-N Supremo former (thrice-elected) PM Nawaz Sharif, who was talking to journalists along-with CM Punjab at a […]
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KARACHI: Following the emergence of first mpox case of 2024 in KP (Pakistan) the NCOC has issued an advisory on Thursday (15th August, 2024) apropos the malady. People have been asked to isolate the victims of mpox and to wear mask. Since April last year, Pakistan has 11 cases with one death has been reported. […]
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RAWALPINDI: Accused of facilitating IK by taking his messages out of Central Jail Adiala to the world, former deputy superintendent of Punjab prisons Muhammad Akram has been arrested on Thursday (15th August, 2024). Newspakistan.tv Sana Mehmood
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KURRAM DISTRICT: During an IBO conducted here on Thursday (15th August, 2024) security forces neutralised seven and injured five khwarjis. Security forces destroyed the terrorists’ hideouts and recovered a sizeable cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives. According to ISPR the slain khwarjis were involved in terrorist activities against the security forces as well as civilians. […]
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ISLAMABAD: Natalie A. Baker assumed the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the US Embassy here in August 2024. Before coming to Pakistan Natalie has served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Doha from August 2021 to July 2024. Earlier, she has worked as Director of the Office of […]
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DHAKA (NPTV/IFJ*/RSF/CPJ): Four journalists lost their lives, 160 got injured and four women Media workers were assaulted during the recent university students-led riots. Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) had confirmed that 2 journalists were slain on 18th day of July. Shakil Hossain, of the daily Bhorer Awaj newspaper, was killed while reporting in Bhorer […]
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RAWALPINDI: Following the arrest of (R) Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, for their actions prejudicial to the military discipline 3 more retired servicemen (brigadier Ghaffar, brigadier Naeem and colonel Asim) have been taken into military custody on Thursday (15th day of August, 2024). According to ISPR: “Further investigations of certain retired officers and their accomplices for […]
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