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The nation is observing its 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm on Thursday.  The day dawned with 31-gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21-gun salute at provincial headquarters. Special prayers were offered in mosques for peace, solidarity and prosperity of the country. The main flag hosting ceremony was held at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif unfurled the national flag. It is pertinent to mention that recent victory in the Marka-e-Haq against India’s unprovoked aggression has amplified nation’s fervour for this year’s celebrations of the Independence Day. Buildings have been decorated with national flags, buntings…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have called for rising beyond divisions and standing united for a Pakistan that is built on justice, equality and service to all. In their separate messages on 79th Independence Day of Pakistan being celebrated today, they extended heartfelt congratulations to all Pakistanis at home and abroad. They said this day is a reminder of courage, unity, and sacrifices that led to the creation of Pakistan. They said the entire nation pays homage to the founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and the workers of the Pakistan Movement for their struggle…

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, extend heartfelt felicitations to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day. In their separate messages, they said as we pay homage to our founding fathers, we honor their indomitable spirit, resolute determination, and unparalleled sacrifices under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah sacrifices that paved the way for…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended warm congratulations to the people of Pakistan on Independence Day. In a statement, he said the United States deeply appreciates Pakistan’s engagement on counter-terrorism and trade. He said we look forward to exploring new areas of economic cooperation, including critical minerals and hydrocarbons, and fostering dynamic business partnerships which will promote a prosperous future for Americans and Pakistanis.

For years, Kaun Banega Crorepati was more than just another TV quiz show; it was a shared cultural space for viewers from Pakistan and India, who tuned in to see Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz contestants compete under the spotlight. In its most recent Independence Day special promotion, the show has traded universal appeal for a front row seat to India’s nationalist spectacle, starring the two women who became the faces of Operation Sindoor. The promo features Big B warmly welcoming Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of…

The government of Oman has opened applications for fully funded scholarships for international students, including Pakistanis, under its Omani Program for Cultural and Scientific Cooperation. The initiative offers young talent the chance to study for a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT, sciences, and humanities at leading private universities in Oman — with full tuition, a monthly stipend, and an annual air ticket. Key benefits for students Selected students will receive: 100% tuition fee coverage Monthly stipend of OMR 200 (without housing) or OMR 140 (with housing) One round-trip air ticket each academic year Choice of up to 3 universities and…

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong has lauded Pakistan’s achievements in counter-terrorism and economic recovery, revealing that 90% of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects have been completed. He also proposed linking China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Pakistan’s ‘Uraan Pakistan’ program to expand regional benefits. He added that the Pakistani people supported cooperation under CPEC. Economic progress and counter-terrorism cooperation Speaking at a CPEC seminar in Islamabad, Jiang said Pakistan’s economy had improved significantly, with growth reaching 2.6%. He praised the strong cooperation between Pakistan and China in combating terrorism, expressing confidence that security challenges facing CPEC would be resolved…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the creation of an Army Rocket Force during the central Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad. He paid tribute to the vision of unity, faith and discipline that shaped the nation. PM Shehbaz invited political parties and stakeholders to join a “charter of stability”, emphasising that this initiative does not serve economic recovery only, but forms the cornerstone of national interest. He said: “Differences may persist elsewhere, but for Pakistan, we stand united.” Offering congratulations on the nation’s 78th Independence Day, PM honoured the sacrifices of forebears, stating that the struggle represented not mere liberation but…

On the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, embassies and ambassadors from various countries extended congratulatory messages and expressed their best wishes to the nation. Iranian Embassy In a message issued from Islamabad, the Iranian Embassy paid tribute to the “noble values of this great nation,” stating it was a day to honour Pakistan’s unwavering resilience, unity, and remarkable achievements. The message conveyed congratulations to “the esteemed government of Pakistan and its honourable, brotherly, friendly and neighbouring nation.” The statement emphasised the cherished ties between Iran and Pakistan, founded on mutual respect, friendship and cooperation. The embassy expressed continued prayers…

At least 20 people died in a migrant shipwreck off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Wednesday and a UN agency said more could be missing as search operations were still underway. Rescuers have found 20 bodies so far, while 60 survivors – 56 men and four women – have been brought to Lampedusa, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR and the Italian Red Cross. The disaster, in this case involving people travelling from Libya, was the latest to befall migrants making the perilous Mediterranean crossing from Africa to Europe. Since the beginning of this year, 675 people…