HYDERABAD
A view of heavy vehicles passing through the bridge on the Indus River at bypass area
HYDERABAD
Four TTP terrorists killed in Pishin
QUETTA, Aug 30 (APP):At least four terrorists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) outfit were killed on Wednesday during an operation conducted in Pishin district of Balochistan province, a Counter Terrorism Department spokesman said.
The most wanted sharpshooter of TTP namely Shakar Din alias Umar Khalid was among four terrorists killed in the intelligence-based operation.
“On a tip-off, the CTD Balochistan carried out a search operation in the refugee camp Surkhab area of Pishin district.
During the exchange of firing, four TTP men were killed,”
A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the hideouts of the outlawed terrorist’s residence.
Apart from attacks on the security forces, the killed terrorists were also involved in various serious acts of terrorism.
CTD Balochistan has lodged an FIR and started a search operation to arrest other members of the network.
Further probe was underway.
Anti-drugs walk held
SARGODHA, Aug 30 (APP):Police in collaboration with Reader Collage arranged an anti-drugs awareness
walk here on Wednesday.
The aim of the walk to raise awareness among students regarding harmful effects
of drugs.
The walk started from the Police Lines and concluded at the Reader collage
after passing through main roads of the city.
A large number of students and officials participated in the walk.
Police personnel gunned down in Quetta
QUETTA, Aug 30 (APP):A police cop was shot and killed by unknown armed men in the Sariab Road area of Quetta, police said on Wednesday.
Police said that a police personnel named Akhatar Hussin died when unknown armed men opened fire at him in Mil Colony.
A search operation has been launched to arrest the culprits involved in the ghastly incident. Further probe is underway.
Police repulse terrorist attack on Daraban Police station
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 30 (APP): The district police have repulsed a terrorist attack on Daraban Police station last night.
According to police spokesman, some unknown terrorists attacked the Daraban police station with weapons and grenades.
The terrorists, attacking the police station from backside, opened indiscriminate firing at the police station which continued for around three hours.
The police retaliated the firing of the terrorists. After which, the terrorists managed to escape from the scene due to darkness.
No loss of life was reported in the attack.
The police started a search operation in the area after the fire exchange was stopped.
A beautiful view of national flags waving on the electric poles at Qasimabad
HYDERABAD
A vendor displaying pieces of the coconut for selling at a roadside setup
FAISALABAD
A view of damaged bus stop shed at Jaranwala Road needs the attention of concerned authorities
FAISALABAD
Rupee sheds Rs1.39 against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistani rupee on Wednesday witnessed a Rs1.39 devaluation against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs304.44 against the previous day’s closing of Rs303.05.
However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs320 and Rs323 respectively.
The price of the Euro increased by Rs3.21 paisa to close at Rs 330.77 against the last day’s closing of Rs327.56, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The Japanese Yen went up by 01 paisa and stood at Rs2.07, whereas an increase of Rs2.73 was witnessed in the exchange rate of the British Pound, which traded at Rs384.83 as compared to the last closing of Rs382.10.
The exchange rates of the Emirates Dirham and the Saudi Riyal increased by 37 paisa each to close at Rs82.88 and Rs81.37 respectively.
Govt taking numerous steps to promote religious tourism: Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): The government has already taken numerous measures to promote religious tourism in the country as this sector can play an important role in reviving the national economy.
According to the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) spokesperson, a total of 480 tourist destinations exist in the country, out of which 120 are religious sites.
He said that Pakistan is blessed with multiple religions such as Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism and due to its magnificent blend of cultural, religious and natural tourism opportunities.
Almost 0.9 million international tourists visit the recreational and historical sites across the country annually, he added.
The government was improving the law and order situation to attract the immense number of tourists coming from various countries as religious-based tourism is flourishing and attracting different communities, he said.
It is important to realize that religious beliefs and practices are sacrosanct to their followers. Acknowledging, respecting and accommodating these beliefs generates massive goodwill.
Pakistan is situated in a region that has been home to diverging civilizations, the world’s two major religions Buddhism and Sikhism have been dominant in this land for many centuries.