Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the distribution of 100,000 free laptops among talented students across the country on merit, during an International Youth Day event in Islamabad on Tuesday. Premier stated that the distribution of these laptops will cover all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism. He added that these laptops would be separate from the scheme for laptops through interest-based loans. Referring to Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the prime minister mentioned that Pakistan’s victory on May 10 against a numerically larger and more boastful enemy had instilled a new vigour in the entire nation. He urged the youth to build on the spirit of this achievement and work hard to bring honour to the country. Earlier, during the ceremony, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood, said the government’s merit-based programs for youth had enabled talented and des...
Pakistan has asked the US for small arms to support its ongoing Operation Azm-e-Istekham, in an attempt to strategically bolster its counterterrorism capabilities. This appeal coincides with a rise in violent incidents in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where terrorist organizations like as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatists have stepped up their attacks on both civilians and security personnel. Launched earlier this year, Operation Azm-e-Istekham seeks to destroy these terrorist networks and bring stability back to the impacted areas. The operation demonstrates Pakistan's will to fight terrorism by using a variety of strategies, such as military action, community outreach, and intelligence-based operations. The U.S. request for small guns emphasizes how critical it is for Pakistan to provide its security personnel with up-to-date, dependable armament. Close-quarters fighting operations—which are necessary for successful counterterror...