Pakistan Independence Day
Helen Roberts becomes Pak's first woman brigadier from minority community
Dr. Helen Mary Roberts, serving in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps, has made history by becoming the first woman from Christian and minority community to achieve the rank of brigadier in the country's history. Brigadier Helen was among Pakistan Army officers promoted as brigadiers and full colonels by the Selection Board, The News reported on Sunday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Helen on her promotion as Brigadier, saying the whole nation was proud of her and thousands of hardworking women like her from minority communities who are serving the country with distinction. "I myself and the nation congratulate Brig Helen Mary Roberts on getting the honour of the first female from minority to be promoted as Brigadier in the Pakistan Army, he said. During a Christmas celebration at Christ Church in Rawalpindi last year, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir had commended the role played by the minority community in the country's development. Brigadier Dr. Helen is senior
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PM Sharif vows on 75th I-Day to transform Pakistan into economic power
PM Shehbaz Sharif vowed to transform Pakistan into an economic power and urged all political parties to come together to realise this vision as the country celebrated its 75th Independence Day
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Pak Independence Day: Rangers, BSF exchange sweets at Attari-Wagah border
Pakistan Rangers and Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday exchanged sweets at Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar, Punjab on the occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan.
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Aug 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi
PM Modi announced on Saturday that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in the memory of the struggles and sacrifices of people
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Pompeo to Pak: US hopes to deepen efforts for stability, peace in region
In a statement issued on the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day, Pompeo said that the US and Pakistan have achieved much when working together in partnership
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China-Pak friendship stronger than steel, sweeter than honey: Wang Yang
China and Pakistan have always stood by each other in difficult times: Chinese Vice Premier
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Pakistan Independence Day: Sweets exchanged at Wagah-Attari border
Chief of Army Staff commenced proceedings by hoisting largest national flag in Pakistan's history
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