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A devastating terrorist attack has shaken the peaceful town of Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, when militants stormed the customs office and police station near the York Interchange. According to the police spokesperson, two officials, Customs Officer Ishaq Khan and Police Officer Muhammad Bilal, lost their lives in the attack, while two others sustained injuries. Interior Minister Mohsin Nayyar condemned the terrorist attack and paid tribute to the four police officials who laid down their lives for the nation. The spokesperson further revealed that the militants opened fire on passenger buses and set fire to a customs vehicle. Following a counter-terrorism operation, the militants managed to escape, and a search operation is underway to apprehend them.
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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has expressed deep condolences over the tragic demise of a 22-year-old medical student from the Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore. The council also extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for their strength and resilience during this difficult time.
A Forest Officer from the Swat Forest Department has been accused of embezzling Rs. 66 million. Senior politicians, including Senator Faisal Vawda, have spoken about the alleged corruption and have expressed concerns over the issue.
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Dr. Nadeem Qureshi, a renowned medical expert, has been sent to the PIMS hospital to treat the injured. Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has been upgraded to accommodate the largest commercial aircraft, the Airbus 380.
The Judicial Commission, headed by Justice Agha Faisal, has held a meeting to discuss the Gilani Plaza tragedy. Senator Liaquat Baloch has demanded the formation of a senior political leadership jirga to resolve the country’s political crisis. President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf have expressed condolences over the collapse of a building in Soldier Bazaar, Karachi.
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized 1 million liters of liquor and over 18 tons of narcotics in Sheikhupura. Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf is expected to visit Russia in the second week of March. Pakistani hockey players have expressed concerns over the recent incidents in the Pro Hockey League, and the PCB Chairman has apologized for the same.
The World Cup qualifying round will commence on March 1 in Egypt. The Sports Board has cleared its financial dues. The hockey federation has faced administrative and operational irregularities.
