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PNS Hangor (S-131) victorious over Indian INS Khurki

13Aug

By Kino3 Comments

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PNS Hangor (S-131) victorious over Indian INS Khurki

PNS/M Hangor (S-131) was a Daphne-class diesel-electric submarine. S-131 was nicknamed as ‘Shark’ that haunted Indian navy forever. It was its own kind of lead ship that was constructed and built in France. It was built after complicated and long-term workout which actually started in 1966. She earned fame when, on 9 December, 1971 in Indo-Pak war. She sank Indian navy’s ‘INS Khruki’, an antisubmarine frigate along with one homing torpedoe. Pakistan Navy submarine Hangor did what a modern submarine may daydream of targeting enemy’s ships. Under the Command of commander Ahmed Tasnim, she patrolled the allocated area of Indian Kathiawar coast. Hangor hit the ‘INS Khruki’ which sank merely in two minutes along with its force of 18 officers and 176 sailors on board on night of 8/9 December...

Pakistani Flag went underwater for 75 minutes

11Aug

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Pakistani Flag went underwater for 75 minutes

Another tribute has given to Pakistan in the most eccentric way. Ishraq Nazir hoisted the Pakistani flag underwater for 75 minutes. Greece witnessed this moment of patriotism under its water. Pakistan got independence on 14th august 1947. After that, a lot of people came into sight to prove patriotism in the most amazing and unique ways. Some paint their homes in flag colors, meanwhile, few distribute sweets or food in green or white color. Few made cloths and distribute the or help poor on independence day to spread peace message to all over the world. This year things et a bit difference and that is for straight 75 minutes. Ishraq Nazir is a Pakistani who lives in Athens, Greece. He is working in a well-reputed company. On the event of the 75th birthday of his hometown, he wants...

7Aug

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

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Political issues in Pakistan

Imran Khan was ousted through a democratic, constitutional process, he has denied the legitimacy of the new government, which could lead to political violence in Pakistan. Khan has used two strategies for it's political issue since parliament passed a no-confidence vote against him on 10 April to undermine Shehbaz Sharif's government and to galvanize support for new elections. As his political opponents now head a new government, Khan accuses them of conspiring with the U.S. to remove him from power and calls on his supporters to reject "foreign-imposed regime change". Furthermore, he holds grudges against the country's powerful military for refusing to stand by him during the standoff as well as the Supreme Court for upholding the constitutionality of the no-trust vote. ...

5Aug

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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KPK Tourism in new horizons this year

KPK Government is always keen on tourism and tourist recreation. They are planning to build ski resorts in four different locations in the province. World bank has granted a loan of 70 million dollars for revocation and maintenance. KPK Government is always into recreation and tourism for years. Due to high demand and rush, the regional authorities are planning to build four Ski Resorts in the province. Moreover, They are targeting Swat, Chitral, Kaghan, and other major cities. Along with that, they are planning to maintain tracks and roads as well. To promote ecotourism in the region, the government will modernize the development of the Chajjan Haripur, Jarogo Swat, Lamchar, Lanchar Dir, Noori, Sajikot, and Umbrella waterfalls. The spokesman mentioned how popular waterfalls are ...

Lt. General Nigar Johar, First Female General of Pak Army

5Aug

By KinoNo Comments

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Lt. General Nigar Johar, First Female General of Pak Army

Lieutenant General Nigar Johar Khan is a three-star general in Pakistan army. She is the very first and only female lieutenant general in the history of Pakistan. She belongs to a Pashtun family, born in 1965 (approximate), in a Panjpir village of Swabi district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Her father named Qadir was an army colonel. She lost her parent and two younger sisters in a car accident. Her husband named Johar was an engineer in army, died in 2019 due to cancer. Nigar accomplished her schooling from Presentation Girls High School in 1978 from Rawalpindi. In 1981 she joined Army Medical College (AMC) and graduated in 1985. Nigar passed out examination of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in 2010. She finalized her diploma in Advance Medical Administration from Armed forces Po...