DERA ISMAEL KHAN/PESHAWAR: With the completion of the first phase of military operation in Kurram district, the KP government has decided to resume the process of demolition of illegal bunkers in the area and send four convoys of vehicles to Kurram carrying supplies essential by the end of the month. Security forces have launched house-to-house […]
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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology approved the Pakistan Digital Nation Amendment Bill 2024 with a majority, amid opposition and concerns over the rush to adoption of the law. Ten members voted in favor, while six opposed the bill. Minister of State for IT and Telecommunications, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, who introduced the
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ISLAMABAD: The country is facing an unusual rainfall deficit during the current winter season, raising fears of drought and the early arrival of summer. According to the Meteorological Department, the country has recorded 40% less rainfall than usual in the last four months. From September 1 to January 15, Sindh saw a 52% reduction in
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ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has convened the 12th meeting of its executive committee to review the progress made on various aspects and projects in key sectors of the ITFC. The Committee also gave instructions to expedite various outstanding cross-sectoral issues through policy level initiatives and stakeholder consultation, using the ITFC forum. The
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ISLAMABAD: Tempers appear to be flaring again as the formation of a judicial commission remains the sticking point between the government and the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, with the latter asserting that there is no will have more talks with the ruling alliance if the commission is not established. The PTI statement comes soon
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Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhary Salik Hussain told the National Assembly on Wednesday that Rs 80.310 billion had been spent from the Workers Welfare Fund for the welfare of workers . Replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour of the ongoing session, he said that the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis
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Listen to the article An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for top aides of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with riots and attacks on military installations during the protests. May 9, 2023. The arrest warrants were issued against National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, Senate Opposition Leader
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Listen to the article Automotive enthusiasts in Pakistan have long taken inspiration from the designs of expensive and luxurious vehicles, often making replicas that closely resemble the original models. Recently, a resident of Gujranwala managed to create a replica of Tesla’s famous ‘Cybertruck’. The unique version of the Cybertruck was designed and built by engineer
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Listen to the article Religious Affairs Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Wednesday met with Turkish Ambassador Irfan Nazir Oglu to explore possibilities of providing modern technical education and increasing employment opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in Turkey, according to a press release from the ministry. During the meeting, the two sides discussed proposals related to
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A controversy has erupted within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over who will be Bushra Bibi’s spokesperson following the conviction of party founder Imran Khan in the landmark case of £190 million. Musarrat Jamshed Cheema and Mishal Yousafzai have claimed this position. During the court hearing for the May 9 GHQ attack at Adiala Prison, Mishal
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