Over 2,000 events across Sindh in connection with Independence Day and “Battle for Truth”: Nasir Shah

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Mon, 4 Aug 2025, 7:12 PM

KARACHI, Aug 04 (APP): Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said that more than 2,000 events are being held across the province of Sindh in connection with Independence Day and“Battle for Truth” celebrations.

He expressed these views while addressing as chief guest at an event organized at the office of the Thar Coal Energy Board, where he also inaugurated the ceremony by cutting a cake.

The event was attended by Member Provincial Assembly Qasim Siraj Soomro, MD of Thar Coal Energy Board (TCEB) Tariq Ali Shah, CEO of STDC Saleem Shaikh, Director of TCEB Nisar Memon, and other officials.

While addressing the event, Minister Nasir Shah said that, following the directives of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Chief Minister Sindh, Independence Day and “Battle for Truth” celebrations are being enthusiastically observed across the province, including in all government departments, where special arrangements have been made.

The Energy Minister emphasized that the celebration of Independence Day and the “Battle for Truth” is a matter of great pride for the entire Pakistani nation, and that people across the country are participating in these events with full spirit and patriotism.

Speaking at the event, MD of Thar Coal Energy Board, Tariq Ali Shah, highlighted the significance of the celebration and said that STDC took the lead in organizing the first event related to Independence Day and “Battle for Truth.”

He added that all officers and employees of the Thar Coal Board were highly enthusiastic about the celebrations and expressed gratitude to Minister Nasir Shah for gracing the occasion.

NA offers Fateha for MNA Mian Azhar and other departed souls

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Asif Jalal

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Mon, 4 Aug 2025, 7:06 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP): The National Assembly (NA) on Monday solemnly offered Fateha prayers for the late Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Mian Muhammad Azhar, who passed away last month, along with other notable individuals and martyred soldiers.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, led the House in expressing grief over the demise of Mian Azhar, a respected parliamentarian known for his contributions to national politics.

The Speaker also acknowledged the loss of Tanveer ul Hassan Gilani, Abdul Sattar Bachani and others.

Ali Muhammad Khan, a senior member of the House, was requested to lead the Fateha prayer. The prayer also included remembrance for the martyred soldiers who lost their lives in recent terrorist attacks, highlighting the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s armed forces in the line of duty.

Members across party lines joined in the prayer. The Speaker extended condolences to the families of the deceased and paid tribute to their legacy.