Army soldier embraces martyrdom in South Waziristan’s ambush

A solider of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom during intense exchange of fire between troops and terrorists in Sararogha area of South Waziristan’s Tribal District.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), fire exchange took place between the troops and terrorists, resulting in martyrdom of Havaldar Umer Hayat, who was resident of Lachi area of Kohat.

It said that the sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists in the area.

The ISPR said that Pakistan Army is committed to eliminating the menace of terrorism, adding that such sacrifices of brave soldiers would further strengthen resolve of the force.

Meanwhile, President Dr Arif Alvi expressed his condolence on the martyrdom of Havaldar Umar Hayat.

In a statement, the President prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and expressed sympathies with the bereaved family.

The president while reiterating the resolve to completely eradicate the scourge of terrorism, lauded the efforts of security forces in this regard.

Source: Radio Pakistan

China appreciates Pakistan for bringing Dasu attack’s perpetrators to full justice

China has appreciated the efforts made by Pakistan to get to the bottom of Dasu terror attack and bring the perpetrators to full justice.

This was stated by Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning while addressing her regular briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.

She said Pakistan has carried out the investigations of last year’s July 14th Dasu terror attack with utmost seriousness and made every effort to get to the bottom of the case and bring the perpetrators to full justice. The spokesperson said this is much appreciated by China.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan, China sign strategic agreement to better investigate & research lithium reserves

Pakistan and China have signed a strategic agreement to better investigate and research lithium reserves.

According to a statement by the China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre on Earth Sciences, the agreement was signed in Sichuan province.

Under the deal both parties will collaborate in the field of research, personnel training and academic exchanges to develop joint research on lithium resources in Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

US, Russia hold talks to reduce risk of nuclear conflict in Ukraine

The United States and Russia have held talks for reducing the risk of nuclear conflict in Ukraine.

The issue was discussed by President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held conversations with Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov and Russian Security Council secretary Nikolai Patrushev..

However, no detail or outcome of the talks was given by either side.

Source: Radio Pakistan

COAS visits Army strategic forces command headquarters in Rawalpindi

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Army Strategic Forces Command Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

During the visit, he interacted with officers and troops and appreciated their professionalism as well as high state of morale.

Earlier on arrival, the Army Chief was received by Commander Army Strategic Forces Command Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali.

Source: Radio Pakistan

LHC bans all commercial constructions in Murree

Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi bench has banned all commercial constructions in Murree and ordered to demolish all illegal buildings and encroachments there.

The court issued these orders while announcing reserved verdict in Murree tragedy case today.

The Court directed that sewerage and waste management system should be improved in Murree and parking slots be made outside the city to avoid traffic congestion.

The Court ordered Highway Department, Disaster Management and Rescue Departments to take action against those responsible for the Murree tragedy that claimed lives of around 22 people in January this year.

The court ordered that a mechanism should be devised for regulating hotels in Murree.

Source: Radio Pakistan