In meeting with President Zardari, US Ambassador Blome reassures continued support of Pakistan in fighting terrorism – Pakistan
United States Ambassador Donald Blome on Monday reassured President Asif Ali Zardari that the US continued to stand with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism amidst a recent rise in militancy in the country. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities in the past year, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan after the banned […]
Pakistan carried out intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations in Afghanistan, FO confirms – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday confirmed that Pakistan carried out “intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations” inside the border regions of Afghanistan, hours after Kabul said airstrikes conducted on its soil had killed eight people. A press release from the FO said the prime targets of the operation conducted in the morning earlier today were terrorists belonging […]
Vladimir Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition – World
President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, cementing his already tight grip on power in a victory he said showed Moscow had been right to stand up to the West and send its troops into Ukraine. Putin, a former KGB lieutenant colonel who first rose to power in 1999, […]
Punjab govt presents Rs4.48tr budget
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday presented a surplus budget of over Rs4.48 trillion for the fiscal year 2023-4 with expected income of over Rs3.331 trillion, including Rs2.706 trillion from the federal divisible resources. The budget was presented in the provincial assembly amid strong protest of the opposition lawmakers who created pandemonium and tore the […]
Pakistan carried out anti-terrorist intelligence operations inside Afghanistan, FO confirms – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday confirmed that Pakistan carried out a “intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations” inside the border regions of Afghanistan, hours after Kabul said airstrikes conducted on its soil had killed eight people. A press release from the FO said the prime targets of the operation conducted in the morning earlier today were terrorists […]
Pakistan carries out anti-terrorist intelligence operations inside Afghanistan, FO confirms – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday confirmed the carrying out of “intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations” inside the border regions of Afghanistan by Pakistani forces. A press release from the FO said the prime targets of the operation conducted in the morning earlier today were terrorists belonging to the Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, adding that the outfit, […]
HBL PSL 2024: Sultans look to break curse as United eye another triumph in final – Sport
KARACHI: The ninth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League is set to culminate in a title-deciding clash between a side for which finals have been a curse lately and a team which doesn’t know how to lose one. Here at the National Bank Stadium on Monday, Multan Sultans will play their third PSL final […]
Sindh CM seeks Turkish help to establish Sufi University
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government is working to boost the industry and agriculture sector by bringing in foreign investment by offering attractive incentives. This he said while talking to the Consul Generals of China Yang Yundong, Japan HATTORI Masaru, Turkey Cemal Sangu, and Russia Andrey Fedorov who […]
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 22pc for sixth consecutive session – Business
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday chose to maintain the status quo by upholding the key policy rate at 22 per cent for the sixth policy meeting in a row. The decision was the first under the newly elected government. It also comes ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s last review due […]
Gorano reservoir: Jeopardy for humans or sanctuary for wildlife? – Pakistan
Residents of Thar say water in wells across Gorano has turned “poisonous” ever since the reservoir was constructed. Nestled deep within the Tharparkar district, a peculiar sight greets the eye — the Gorano reservoir, an artificial water body shrouded in controversy and neglect. Its existence, born of industrial ambition, stands as a stark testament to […]