President Zardari said the day was observed to reaffirm Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people and to honour their resilience in pursuing their right to self-determination.

According to the FIA, 4,056 grams (about 348 tolas) of fake or underweight gold were found, resulting in a total loss of Rs53.36 million to the bank.

The observations have been made in the wake of a murder investigation carried out by investigators regarding the high profile murder case of Karachi trader Mir Raza Ali.

“There has been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We are hoping that this will happen very shortly”, said Rubio addressing the journalists at the State Department.

Other demands included reduction in withholding tax for cargo transporters from seven per cent to 2pc since oil tanker operators were paying 2pc only.

Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, the veteran politician argued that Pakistan's growing challenges cannot be addressed through the use of force alone.

NDMA chairman briefed the army chief on the NEOC's operational capabilities, technology-enabled response systems

Police teams are investigating the case.

He revealed that organized narcotics syndicates are aggressively targeting educational institutions, explicitly aiming at school and college students.

He said Pakistan would try to convince the IMF to approve the measure.

Statements of officials from six government departments have already been recorded

All staff suspended

Mir Raza Ali's body was found after 11:00 a.m. on July 29.

Revised box office numbers increased the film's total from an initial $335 million to a record-breaking $360 million

It will be launched in six districts from August 17