ISLAMABAD: The Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet tomorrow in Islamabad to sight the Zilhaj moon, state-run broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. Earlier this week, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) issued a prediction regarding the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Zilhaj 1446 AH, “based on scientific analysis, astronomical data, and modern observational techniques.” The statement said …
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday praised the security forces after nine terrorists linked to the outlawed “Khawarij” group were killed in intelligence-led operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The military’s media wing said the operations took place on May 24 and 25 in three separate encounters. The terrorists were described as being “Indian-sponsored,” according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public …
ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has warned that any future aggression against the country would be met with a “more severe” response, while reiterating that it remains committed to peace. “We are peace-loving and give priority to peace. It is our first choice. But if you make this mistake again, our response …
ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking move to transform Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation, the Government of Pakistan has announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the first phase of a national initiative to power Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres. This ambitious initiative is spearheaded by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC)—a government-backed body …
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed nine terrorists “sponsored” by India during a series of operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, according to the military’s media wing. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), nine “Indian-sponsored khawarij” were killed in three separate engagements. “An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by the security forces in Dera Ismail Khan district, on …
ISLAMABAD / LAHORE /PESHAWAR: At least 19 people were killed and over 90 others injured as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered several parts of the country on Saturday, paralysing road and air traffic, damaging infrastructure and triggering widespread power outages. Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and hail also struck Islamabad, leading to water accumulation in several low-lying areas …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul at the start of his two-day visit to Turkiye. The PM is on the first leg of his four-nation tour to friendly countries to express his gratitude for supporting Pakistan during the recent conflict with India. According to state broadcaster PTV News, the PM …
ISLAMABAD: Former PPP senator and prominent human rights defender Farhatullah Babar has warned against labelling Baloch Yakjehti Committee Chief Mahrang Baloch, her group, or anyone “a terrorist” without evidence or trial, terming such statements “extremely problematic” that could “backfire”. Babar, head of the PPP’s Human Rights Committee, said this in response to remarks made by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) …
MUZAFFARABAD: Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir has said that the six-month deadline given to the government for the implementation of the charter of demands will complete on June 6. “Morally, we are bound to wait until this period ends. However, we have now finalised the demands in accordance with the aspirations of the people …
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has lauded the strategic foresight of the country’s political leadership during Marka-i-Haq that ensured the country’s success in Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos against India, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. Earlier this week, the government promoted Gen Munir to the rank of field marshal in recognition of his “strategic leadership and decisive …