Pak will complete CPEC at all costs, says PM Khan
Islamabad, Jul 4 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed on Friday that his government would complete the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) at “any cost” as the USD 60 billion project is a manifestation of the all-weather friendship between the two countries. Addressing a meeting held here to review progress on the CPEC projects, […]
Fresh ‘unlock 2’ guidelines in JK; religious places to remain closed
Jammu, Jul 4 (PTI) Fresh guidelines under the “unlock 2” phase came into effect in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with the Union Territory administration deciding against opening religious places and educational institutions, but allowing hotels to operate with full capacity. There will be no inter-state and inter-district movement except for those carrying valid passes, […]
Pakistan International Airlines terminates services of 52 employees: Report
Islamabad, Jul 4 (PTI) Cash-strapped Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has terminated the services of 52 employees on various charges, including fake degrees, breach of rules, according to a media report. Last month, the national flag carrier grounded more than 140 pilots after it was revealed in the National Assembly that some of them held dubious […]
PM shares pictures of Sindhu Puja he performed in Ladakh
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared pictures of Sindhu Puja he performed in Ladakh, saying he prayed for the peace and prosperity of the nation. The prime minister on Friday made a surprise visit to Ladakh amid the border standoff with China. He interacted with Army personnel and paid […]
Baramulla Man tests Covid-19 positive day after his death, JK toll touches 126
Srinagar, July 4 : A day after his death, swab sample results of an 80-year-old man from Baramulla returned positive for the covid-19, taking the fatality count due to the virus in Jammu and Kashmir to 126. Medical Superintendent of SKIMS Soura, Professor Farooq Jan told that the octogenarian was admitted on Friday as a […]
Kulgam Encounter: JCO among three soldiers injured, operation continues
Srinagar, July 04: A Junior Commissioned officer was among three soldiers who were injured in an ongoing encounter in Arrah area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Official sources said that in an ongoing firefight three soldiers including JCO recieved minor injuries. All the three been evacuated to 92 Base hospital for treatment. One militant was […]
IGP, other police officials visit slain civilians family in HMT
Srinagar, July 4: Inspector General of police Kashmir Vijay Kumar along with other senior police officers on Saturday visited the family of a civilian who was killed at Sopore earlier this week. “I heard their grievances and I cleared all aspects. I also assured them an impartial investigation (into the incident,” IGP said after his […]
Militant killed in encounter in Kulgam village
Srinagar, July 04: One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter in Arrah area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Official sources said that in an ongoing firefight one unidentified militant has been killed so far. Pertinently, 120 militants have been killed so far this year in the Valley. Earlier, according to the reports, a […]
Married few days back, woman dies in Kulgam village
Kulgam, July 04: In a tragic incident, a newlywed bridge died of a heart attack two day after her marriage in Frisal area of Yaripora in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Officials said that the woman identified as Firdousa Akhter, daughter of Abdul Rehman Bhat of Redwani Kulgam complained of severe chest pain. “She was shifted […]