Failure to predict storm: PM directs Met Dept to submit report

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has sought an explanation from the Pakistan Meteorological Department over its failure to forecast the June 1 thunderstorm that hit Islamabad, Punjab and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a letter issued, the premier seeks an explanation from the Director General (DG) Ghulam for neglecting his duty.

The prime minister – undergoing a cardiac treatment in London – was perturbed by the widespread damage and loss of precious lives caused by the high-intensity thunderstorm on June 1.

The letter said that the thunderstorm was even visible to the ‘naked eye’ in Islamabad by 4pm.

Despite modern equipment and technology available to it, the Meteorological Department has failed to either forecast or to issue an adequate warning, regarding the impending storm, which resulted in the loss of so many precious lives, injuries, and damages to property and installations, it said.

The letter asked the DG to submit a report and his explanation for the neglect of duty, for the information of the Prime Minister.

Prime minister is fast recovering, says Shahbaz Sharif

LONDON: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has on Sunday said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was fast recovering and would likely be shifted from hospital to home in few days, ARY News reported.

“Doctors are satisfied with Prime Minister’s recovery,” he said while talking to media in London.

He said the prime minister today took two rounds of hospital’s corridor which indicate his fast recovery.

Nawaz Sharif has been in London since May 22 later he underwent a successful open-heart surgery on May 31.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid has said the speedy recovery of the prime minister was the result of prayers of millions of people of the country. He has thanked the Ulema and general public for theirs prays for early recover of the PM.

Tahir-ul-Qadri returns to Pakistan

LAHORE: Chairman of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri returned to Pakistan on Wednesday morning, ARY News reported.

According to details, PAT Chairman arrived at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport via Doha in a private airliner.

Large number of Awami Tehreek activists and supporters gathered at Lahore airport to welcome the party chief. They raised party flags and pictures of Dr. Qadri.

Sartaj says no understanding reached with Afghanistan over border management

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that Pakistan was constructing the border gate at Torkham within its territorial limits, ARY News reported. 

He made the disclosures during a briefing session at the National Assembly.  He said that there was already a check post at Torkam border, and a gate was present at the location since 2004.

Aziz  vowed that they will continue the construction work at the border gate despite the volatile situation and the hostility shown by Afghanistan.

Aziz said that they had informed the Afghan authorities over the construction of the gate and that Pakistan has not violated any bilateral agreement between the two countries.

Aziz said that border management was important for both countries and there will be no compromise on it.

COAS lays foundation stone of Younas Khan Sports Complex in Miranshah

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday laid foundation stone of Younas Khan Sports Complex in Miranshah during his visit to North Waziristan Agency (NWA), where he spent his day with troops and tribal elders, said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to a statement issued by ISPR, the COAS was briefed in detail by the formation commander about progress of ongoing operation Zarb-e-Azb, return of TDPs and resettlement works initiated by army in the area

COAS approves plan to carry out ‘combing operations’

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Monday approved a comprehensive plan to carry out ‘combing operations’ to preempt potential sleeper cells and hideouts of terrorists, said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The army chief today presided a conference of corps commanders that dwelt on operational preparedness, training and other professional matters, said the ISPR in its statement. The forum was briefed in detail about internal and external security situation of the country.

The military leadership approved a comprehensive plan for carrying out ‘combing operations’ to preempt potential sleeper cells and hideouts of terrorists while simultaneously enhancing the reach of local and provincial law enforcement agencies (LEAs).

On the occasion, the COAS lauded successful completion of Shawal operation and paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of the troops of Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) and Rangers fighting valiantly in the war against terrorism to make Pakistan a safer place.

Pakistan army chief in Turkey to witness joint military maneuver

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Monday arrived in Turkey to witness joint military maneuver there, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The exercise will be held near the city of Izmir in two phases, said the ISPR, one tonight and the other tomorrow morning. Gen Sharif will witness both phases of the joint exercise.

Pakistan and Turkey have for long maintained cordial ties, both at civil and military level.

Earlier in October, 2015, General Raheel Sharif was awarded with Turkish Legend of Merit in recognition of his services for regional peace and handling terrorism.

There in his meeting with the Turkish counterpart, the COAS had expressed heartfelt condolences on Ankara blasts and said, “We understand enormity of your challenges and stand by you”.

“Pakistan and Turkey are facing daunting challenges. I am sure we will surmount them with a common and coherent approach,” said Sharif, during a three-day official tour to Turkey. “We assure you our unflinching support.”

At least 19 Pakistanis injured in Afghan firing at Torkham

PESHAWAR/RAWALPINDI: Afghan forces resumed unprovoked firing across Torkham border crossing on Monday evening resulting in causing injuries to at least 19 Pakistani soldiers and civilians.

The wounded include two officers and seven soldiers of Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), Khasadar Force and Levies. Besides these, 10 civilians were also injured due to the unrestrained fire by Afghan forces.

Afghan Foreign Office also called Pakistan’s Ambassador Syed Abrar Hussain, who explained that it was a mistake of Afghan forces that mounted tensions and resulted in exchange of fire at Torkham.

The ambassador defended Pakistan’s policy on border management and noted that the gate being erected at Torkham border crossing is well inside the Pakistani territory.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Monday demanded that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) initiate a thorough investigation into the financial holdings of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members after a massive leak of secret files from a Panamanian law firm revealed they “owned or had the right to authorise transactions for several offshore companies.”

Education in Pakistan

The educational development in Indo-Pakistan sub-continent during the British rule was limited to present day India, and the areas (now Pakistan) were relatively backward in education with literacy rate of only 15%. And the condition of countryside and women was even worse. At independence only 2 universities were established in Pakistan. 

Different governments tried hard to improve the situation, but unfortunately education plans could not completely imposed/successful. However, now, Pakistan is successful in establishing internationally reputed educational institutes and universities. And there is a growing general awareness in Pakistani society of the importance of education to the society.

Literacy Rate
According to government documents, Pakistan's literacy rate for the year 2011-12 is given in the following table.

Pakistan Literacy Rate

Male	Female	Total
70%	47%	58%

Provincial Literacy Rate

Provice	Male	Female	Total
Punjab	70%	51%	60%
Sindh	72%	47%	60%
KPK	72%	35%	52%
Balochistan	65%	23%	46%

PM PAKISTAN AND PANAMA LEAKS

“It is as demonstrated by British law and laws of various countries that it is a true blue way to deal with oversee evade pointless cost by procedure for toward the ocean affiliations.”

Hussain Sharif said he got out Pakistan in 1992 and was in this way not an occupant, including Pakistani duty law recommended “in case you are not staying in Pakistan for more than 138 days, then you are not required to guarantee your purposes of hobby”. Pakistani Opposition calls for examination. Meanwhile, Pakistani Opposition government official Imran Khan required the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate the Sharif family supports.

“What entire is your pay? What entire would you say you are saddled? The measure of money to you have abroad?,” Mr Khan asked while influencing his strike on the Prime Minister.

Indus Valley Civilization

Awesome Report Of Pakistan Army,s Latest Technologies

Society of Higher Education & Industrial Research

Pakistan tilled land of four seasons

Physical attributes of any state play an important role in determining its culture and economic trends. Pakistan has God-gifted setup of plains, mountain ranges, glaciers and all the four seasons. When we say this, it means Pakistan enjoys the advantages of all the mentioned attributes

Mountains and Glaciers
The mountains ranges of the Himalayas, Karakoram and Hindukush in its North West and North Eastern parts act as the natural borders along with being an important tourist attraction. They also hold the mighty glaciers like Baltoro, Batura, Hispar, Siachen, etc. The glaciers work as reservoirs of fresh water and feed the rivers of Pakistan in summer.

Agricultural, Desert and Coastal Plains of Pakistan
The major agricultural plains of Pakistan are formed on the sides of Indus River. The Upper Indus Plain consists of the areas of upper Punjab while the Lower Indus Plain constitutes the agricultural lands of Southern Punjab and Sindh. The river forms its delta in lower Sindh at the point of Theta before falling into the Arabian Sea. Other plains of Pakistan are deserts and coastal areas. Thal and Cholistan in Southern parts of Punjab while Tharparker in Sindh constitutes deserts of Pakistan, whereas the maritime belt runs from the city of Karachi to the Gwadar region of Baluchistan.

Edhi Foundation

Raising the slogan of "Live and help Live", Mr. Abdul Sattar Edhi established 'Edhi Foundation' in 1951. The Foundation has marked a new touchstone in the field of humanitarianism. This Karachi-based non-profit social organization is actively indulged in the provision of several welfare services ranging from first-aid to complete hospitalization.

ISLAMABAD

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Astrologers on Thursday have predicted success and prosperity for Pakistan in coming 2016 while they said that terror attacks in France and Britain will increase. The role of Pakistan in the unity of all the Islamic countries across the world has sought to be positive. The famous astrologer Akbar Sarhadi aka Mamo said that a real New Pakistan will be seen in coming year whereas a conflicting situation has been predicted between civil and military leaderships during January and February however, the situation will become normal afterwards. He also foretold that there is no clue of third marriage of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in 2016 however, he can get married in 2017. He also termed the presence of PM Modi in India as dangerous to the country and said that he will still be the ominous mark for another year.

CPEC China Pakistan Economic

Detail of CPEC China Pakistan Economic Corridor Routes, Fiber Optics, Railway Networks & Industrial Zones, Official Map  from Khunjerab Pass to Gawadar.China Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC in Detail, CPEC all projects including fiber optics, railway networks, roads, energy projects distribution for all the provinces of Pakistan as Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK & Benefits that all provinces will get. Detail of Routes of Western, Central & East Route cities detail from where these routes will pass through & also the complaints on Routes of PTI KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak, Awami National Party (ANP) & Balochistan & Reply of federal minister Ahsan Iqbal & PML-N Federal government stance on this project & Reply in detail. List of cities of All Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan & KPK from where CPEC routes will pass through & List of energy sector projects that will be built in CPEC. Detail of money distribution & share of provinces in derail urdu video news