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Srinagar, In a recent administrative crackdown, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has suspended 15 of its employees, initiating formal disciplinary proceedings against them for unspecified reasons. According to Kashmir Media ...
Read More »Karachi, A Pakistan Navy warship has successfully conducted a high-seas rescue operation, saving eight Iranian fishermen from a dire situation after a massive fire engulfed their boat. The incident, highlighting the risks faced by those who make their livelihoods on the open waters, saw the fishermen rescued from potential peril thanks to the timely intervention of the Pakistan Navy.
According to Pakistan Navy, the distress call was received from an Iranian fishing vessel, reporting an uncontrollable fire onboard, prompting an immediate response. The PNS YARMOOK, operating in close proximity to the distressed boat, rushed to the s...
Read More »Earth Hour observed worldwide, including in Pakistan
Earth Hour was observed worldwide, including in Pakistan, where the lights of significant buildings were switched off from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm last night. This day was dedicated to mitigating the effects of environmental changes globally, across 172 c...
Read More »Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Kashmiri and Palestinian Self-Determination, Says Ambassador Akram
New York, In a solemn commemoration of the 84th Pakistan Day at the Pakistan House in New York, Ambassador Munir Akram reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine in their quest for self-determination. Th...
Read More »USAID Administrator Samantha Power Honored with Pakistan’s Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam Award
Washington D.C., In a significant acknowledgment of her contributions to strengthening Pakistan-U.S. relations, Samantha Power, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has been awarded the Hilal-e-Quaid-i-A...
Read More »PM for collective efforts to strengthen healthcare system
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for collective efforts to strengthen healthcare system and increase access to quality diagnosis and treatment. In his message on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, he said Tuberculosis is a significant gl...
Read More »Muzaffarabad, Calls for Global Intervention in Kashmir Issue Amplify
Muzaffarabad, In a significant appeal, Tanveer-ul-Islam, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Peace and Justice Organization, has implored international powers to assist in resolving the protracted Kashmir conflict, citing severe human rights concerns an...
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