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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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Govt reduces prices of petroleum products

The Government has reduced prices of petroleum products for next fortnight. According to details, petrol price has been reduced by 1.86 rupees per liter while high speed diesel by 3.32 rupees. The new price of petrol will be 259.10 while high speed diesel 262.75 per liter. The new prices will

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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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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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PML-N President for cut in Gov’t spending to boost relief

Pakistan Muslim League-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has stressed for a unified approach among all political parties, governments and institutions to provide relief to people. Chairing an important consultative meeting of PML-N in Lahore today, Nawaz Sharif urged Federal and provincial governments to reduce their expenses to provide more relief

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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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PM Shehbaz pledges expanded sports opportunities for youth

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the government’s commitment to channeling the energy of youth in a positive direction by providing ample sports opportunities. He made these remarks during a meeting with five-year-old Sufyan Mehsud from Dera Ismail Khan, who recently set a Guinness World Record, in Islamabad today. The

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