DERA ISMAEL KHAN/PESHAWAR: With the completion of the first phase of the military operation in Kurram district, the KP government has decided to resume the process of demolition of illegal bunkers in the area and to send four convoys of vehicles to Kurram with essential supplies by the end of this month. Security forces have […]
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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology has approved the Digital Nation Pakistan Amendment Bill 2024 by majority vote amid opposition and concern over the rush to pass the law. Ten members voted in favor, while six were against the bill. IT and Telecommunications Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, who introduced the bill last
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ISLAMABAD: The country is facing an unusual rainfall deficit in the ongoing winter season, raising fears of drought and the early onset of summer. According to the meteorological department, the country has recorded 40% less rainfall during the last four months than normal. From September 1 to January 15, Sindh experienced a 52% decrease in
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ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) convened the 12th meeting of its Executive Committee to review progress on various aspects and projects in key sectors of the SIFC. The committee also gave directions to expedite various pending cross-sectoral matters through policy level initiatives and stakeholder consultation using SIFC’s forum. The Ministries presented progress on
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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), with the latter saying there will be no further talks with the ruling alliance if The commission has not been appointed. The PTI’s statement came shortly after government
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Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhary Salik Hussain told the National Assembly on Wednesday that Rs80.310 billion had been spent from the Workers Welfare Fund for the welfare of the workers. Responding to supplementary questions during the ongoing session’s question hour, he said that the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources
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Listen to the article An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for key aides of former prime minister Imran Khan in connection with riots and attacks on military installations during protests on May 9, 2023. The warrants were issued to Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub,
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Listen to the article Car enthusiasts in Pakistan have long been inspired by the design of expensive and luxury cars, often made replicas that resemble the original models. In a recent development, a resident of Gujranwala has successfully created a replica of Tesla’s famous “Cybertruck”. The unique version of the Cybertruck was designed and built
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Listen to the article Religious Affairs Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain met Turkish Ambassador Irfan Nazir Oglu on Wednesday to explore the possibilities of providing modern technical training and increasing job opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in Turkiye, according to a statement from the ministry. During the meeting, the two sides discussed proposals related to religious
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A controversy has arisen within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over who should act as Bushra Bibi’s spokesperson following the conviction of party founder Imran Khan in the £190m reference case. Both Musarrat Jamshed Cheema and Mishal Yousafzai have claimed the post. During the hearing of the GHQ attack case on May 9 in Adiala Jail,
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