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Quetta again hit by a suicide attack by TTP
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Quetta again hit by a suicide attack by TTP

Tahreek Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has targeted Quetta again. A suicide attack on a police car claimed at least four lives in the deadly attack. The authorities have assigned the officers' security detail to watch over polio teams. The terrorist organization claimed in a statement that the murder of Omar Khalid Khorasani was the reason behind the atrocity. In August, a car bombing in Afghanistan claimed the life of the infamous militant. The violent campaign of the TTP against the government has sped up over the last few weeks. The most significant attack have occurred in the Lakki Marwat district of KP last month. At least six police officers lost their lives in a series of deadly attacks. But unless the security establishment and political leadership decided to strike hard. The authoriti...
Lt. Gen Syed Asim Munir, Former ISI head is new COAS
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Lt. Gen Syed Asim Munir, Former ISI head is new COAS

On Thursday 24 November, 2022, President Arif Alvi appointed Lieutenant Gen Syed Asim Munir as the new chief of army staff of Pakistan. He has been appointed in replacement of Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa who is going to retire on November 29. Lt Gen Asim Munir will take oath on the same day as he retires. Lt Gen Syed Asim Munir has held the positions of chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Military Intelligence (MI). His tenure at the ISI was the shortest ever because, in 2019, on the insistence of the then-Prime Minister Imran Khan, he was replaced by Lt Gen Faiz Hamid after eight months. President Arif Alvi came to meet PTI leader Imran Khan in Lahore for the consultation of the appointment of Chief of Army Staff. Lt Gen Munir met PM Shehbaz after he has been ap...
Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir appointed as New COAS
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Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir appointed as New COAS

President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the summary sent by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to appoint Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir as the next Army Chief ( COAS ) and Lt. Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza as the new Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). In an official statement issued by the Secretariat of the President of the State, it is said that the President of the State, Dr. Arif Alvi, has immediately promoted Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza to the rank of General and appointed him as the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff from November 27, 2022. A staff committee has been appointed. Said. The statement said that the promotions and appointments are made under Article 243 (4) (a) and (b) and 48 (1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan read with Sectio...
Peshawar Zoo started “Animal Adoption Campaign”
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Peshawar Zoo started “Animal Adoption Campaign”

Peshawar Zoo has launch an "animal adoption drive" after the management failed to provide proper care to the captives due to a lack of funds. Earlier, a section of the media had reported that the drive to adopt the animals was started because the administration was unable to take proper care of the caged animals due to a lack of funds. Animal lovers are offered to adopt any of their favorite animals which will be housed and cared for at Peshawar Zoo. The "Animal Adoption Campaign" will enable the protection of rare species of birds and animals with proper food so that they can stay healthy and reproduce. However, the administration told that the initiative is aimed at encouraging people to take care of animals and birds. Speaking to this correspondent, Peshawar Zo...
Pakistan showcased its first Anti-Ship Cruise Missile System HARBAH-NG
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Pakistan showcased its first Anti-Ship Cruise Missile System HARBAH-NG

Pakistan showcased its first anti Ship Cruise Missile System HARBAH-NG during IDEAS 2022 exhibition. Premiering an anti-ship cruise missile Harbah-NG for exports is another major breakthrough for self-reliance in Pakistan’s defense industry. Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) launched Harbah-NG at Karachi Expo Center on 1st day of IDEAS-2022. GIDS is the top-tier and largest state-owned defence corporation in Pakistan. It conducts research and development and production of high-tech and traditional equipment for the air, land, and sea. Bombs, missiles, drones, and other security equipment have already been successfully exported by GIDS to numerous countries from all the major regions, including the Middle East, Central Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Harbah-NG is intr...