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Pakistan Downs Four Afghan Drones Along Balochistan Border, ISPR Warns of Strong Response

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has announced that security forces successfully intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan after they crossed into Pakistani airspace along the Balochistan border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drones entered Pakistani territory on June 30 and were immediately detected by the country’s advanced air defence system. The…

Shehbaz Sharif Declares May 10 as Marka-e-Haq Day, Hails Armed Forces’ Historic Victory

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially declared May 10 as Marka-e-Haq Day, marking the first anniversary of what he described as a historic victory by Pakistan’s armed forces during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos (2025). Addressing a ceremony at the Pakistan Monument, the premier paid tribute to the leadership of Asim Munir, praising his strategic command…

Maryam Nawaz Praises Army’s Swift Response to Border Attack

Dua Sehar5 months ago02 mins

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has paid tribute to the Pakistan Army for what she described as a strong and immediate response to the recent attack along the Pak-Afghan border. In a statement issued on Friday, the chief minister strongly condemned the assault, calling it a cowardly act. She saluted the armed forces for…