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Day: August 31, 2024

Third case of Mpox infection confirmed in KP

A third case of MPox virus infection has been confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to Dr. Irshad Roghani, Director of Public Health, a 51-year-old traveler from Orakzai district in KP was diagnosed with MPox symptoms at Bacha Khan Airport upon returning from abroad. Source: Radio Pakistan

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Pakistan in touch with Iraq for repatriation of Zaireen: FO

Foreign Office says Pakistan is in touch with Iraqi authorities for repatriation of 654 Pakistani Zaireen stranded at Baghdad Airport. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has directed the Ambassador of Pakistan in Baghdad to look after the stranded Pakistanis and to facilitate their early return. The

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Int’l Day for People of African Descent being observed today

International Day for People of African Descent is being observed today. This day was created by the United Nations to celebrate the diverse heritage and several contributions of people of African descent. Through this Observance, the United Nations aimed to promote the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the

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Third Offshore Patrol Vessel PNS HUNAIN arrives in Karachi

Third Offshore Patrol Vessel PNS HUNAIN has arrived in Karachi. On arrival of the vessel, an impressive reception ceremony was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard. Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi was Chief Guest on the occasion. PNS HUNAIN is a multipurpose medium sized Offshore Patrol Vessel equipped

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President vows to root out menace of terrorism

President Asif Ali Zardari has commended the security forces for the successful Intelligence Based Operation in Tirah Valley of District Khyber. In a statement the President appreciated the professionalism of the security forces for the successful operation against Fitnah Al-Khawarij. Asif Ali Zardari expressed his determination to root out the

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OGDCL discovers hydrocarbon deposits in Sanghar

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited has discovered a hydrocarbon deposit at the Baloch-2 well in the Sanghar district of Sindh. According to the spokesman of OGDCL, the discovery will open a new way of prosperity and development in the area. Source: Radio Pakistan

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Crackdown against smuggling continuing

The relevant agencies are continuing their crackdown against smuggling. 1.21 metric tons of sugar, 4184.86 metric tons fertilizer, 196.48 metric tons flour, 30875 cigarette stocks, 322 cloth bags and 3.301 million liters of Iranian oil were recovered this month. Source: Radio Pakistan

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