HAYATABAD (DNA) – Five terrorists were Tuesday killed in an operation at a house in Hayatabad – a suburb of Peshawar – and one Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) official namely Qamar Alam embraced martyrdom.The operation against the terrorists started on Monday night when the police were informed about the presence of militants in Sector 10 of Hayatabad’s Phase 7, and cross firing started between both parties.The basement and ground floor of the house have been cleared by the authorities; however, resistance is still being faced from the upper story.
Hazara community ends four-day long sit-in protest
QUETTA (DNA) – Hazara community members, protesting against the Hazarganji suicide bomb attack, ended their four-day-long sit-in on Monday night after receiving assurances from CM Balochistan Jam Kamal and State Minister for Interior Sheharyar Afridi.The Hazara community members were protesting at the Quetta’s Western Bypass in Quetta for the past four days against Hazarganji suicide bomb attack on Friday in which 21 persons were killed including 10 Hazaras and two Frontier Corps personnel.
Pakistan, Jordan agree to optimise bilateral military ties
RAWALPINDI , (DNA) – Pakistan and Jordan have agreed to optimise military to military ties, particularly in training and counter-terrorism domain.The decision came during a meeting between Jordan’s Chief of Staff Strategic Planning and Defence Resources Major General Nassar Al Athamneh and army chief General Qamar Bajwa at the GHQ in Rawalpindi on Monday, said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations.
Imam-e-Kaaba Dr Abdullah Awad meets PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Imam of Masjid Al-Haram, Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Dr Abdullah Awad Al Juhany called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office on Monday.Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri was also present during the meeting.Imam-e-Kaba said relationships of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were not merely diplomatic but based on faith.He said the security of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is interlined and both countries could not remain cut off from each other.
India’s ASAT Test: A False Sense of Prestige
BY Senator Sehar Kamran
“Unchecked ‘weaponization of outer space’ and ‘prestige’ led space arms race has the potential to trigger lethal ‘cascading effects’ for international peace and stability.”Outer space is ‘global commons’ and ‘common heritage’ for all mankind. It has a tremendous amount of significance for socioeconomic development. According to the Bank of America, the current space market is valued at roughly $350 billion and will continue to grow to reach roughly $2.7 trillion within the next three decades.
Kim Il Sung and his unceremonious way of approaching his people
A fine art work attracts the attention of visitors to every kindergarten and crèche in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The work depicts President Kim Il Sung sitting on a bench in a park with a broad smile on his face and children around him, one of them wearing his hat tilted to one side and another whispering to the President with his arms around the latter’s neck.This fine art work shows in a concentrated way the relations the President maintained with his people including the children.
Norwegian food dept official finds Monal perfect place to dine
ISLAMABAD, APR 15 (DNA) – Ms. Hilde Berendtsem the food inspector of Norwegian food department visited renowned Monal restaurant Pir Sohwa and appreciated food quality and hygienic conditions.While terming the quality and standard of Monal as per the international standards, she said the location and ambience of the restaurant was just awesome.Ms. Hilde is currently on a Pakistan tour. Apart from Islamabad she will also visit other parts of Pakistan.
Major changes expected in cabinet, PM Imran mulls appointing interior minister
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan is reportedly mulling over changes in his cabinet and top civil bureaucracy, senior anchorperson Hamid Mir told.The PM is likely to change portfolios of some of his ministers and hand over charge of interior ministry to someone else, which he was heading since presuming office, he added.According to sources, PM Imran is reviewing performances of his cabinet colleagues and senior bureaucrats in civil administration and will take a decision in this regard after IMF agreement.
Tributes and pledges as N. Korea marks Kim Il Sung´s birthday
Pyongyang: (DNA) – Tens of thousands of North Koreans turned out to pay tribute to their leaders on Monday, the most important day of the isolated, nuclear-armed country´s ritual calendar.In the North April 15 is known as the Day of the Sun, the anniversary of the 1912 birth of the country´s founder Kim Il Sung, whose son Kim Jong Il succeeded him and grandson Kim Jong Un, the current leader, inherited power in turn.North Koreans are taught from birth to revere the Kim family and the ceremonies surrounding such occasions are one of the ways in which authorities reinforce loyalty.
Karachi: Fire breaks out at towel manufacturing factory
KARACHI (DNA) – Fire erupted at a towel manufacturing factory situated at the SITE Super Highway in Karachi on late Sunday night.The fire spread very quickly and also engulfed another nearby building. At least six fire brigade vehicles arrived at the spot and are taking part in operation to extinguish the blaze which is still raging.The cause of fire is not yet known. No loss of life was reported in the incident till filing of this report.
