Pakistan and China sign defence equipment agreements at IDEAS 2024 By: Agencies on November 22, 2024Pakistan and China have signed defence equipment agreements during the ongoing IDEAS 2024 exhibition in Karachi. The IDEAS 2024 defence exhibition is taking place at the Expo Centre in Karachi, now on its third day. Several international companies have signed agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs), including defence equipment deals between Pakistan and China. The […]
Punjab decides not to issue NOCs for housing schemes near rivers By: Amir Mahmood Butt on November 22, 2024An important meeting on private housing societies was held under the chairmanship of Senior Member Board of Revenue Punjab, Nabeel Javed. The meeting was attended by Secretary Housing Tayyab Fareed, Special Secretary Admin Local Government Muhammad Arshad, DG LDA Tahir Ali, and other officials. Addressing the meeting, the SMBR stated that the Government of Punjab […]
Minister highlights Pakistan’s investment potential at COP29 By: APP on November 22, 2024Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment, Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted Pakistan’s investment potential in key meetings with Turkish Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu and Azerbaijani Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev at COP29 on Thursday. Aleem Khan said meetings with Turkish and Azerbaijani ministers, focusing on strengthening ties […]
ECP disqualifies Adil Bazai over floor crossing By: Agencies on November 22, 2024The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified MNA Adil Khan Bazai over floor crossing, ARY News reported. As per details, the commission announced its verdict today (Wednesday) on disqualification references filed against Bazai. Bazai, an independent candidate from Quetta, had initially submitted an affidavit joining the PML-N, only to switch allegiance to the Sunni […]
CJCSC visits IDEAS, holds talks with foreign officials By: APP on November 22, 2024General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) on Thursday visited the 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-24) and held wide-ranging talks on the sidelines. The CJCSC held separate meetings with numerous officials including Defence Ministers, Commanders of Armed Forces and other important officials from different countries, including Turkiye, […]
PTI founder’s statement reflects growing anxiety, frustration: Tarar By: APP on November 22, 2024Federal Minister for Information Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Thursday said that the PTI founder’s statement from jail, seeking release to delay protests, reflected his growing anxiety and frustration. In a striking comment on the PTI founder’s statement, Attaullah Tarar said that the statement, “If you release me from jail, I will […]
IDEAS solidifies Pakistan’s position as key player in global defence: Sindh CM By: APP on November 22, 2024Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday said that IDEAS 2024 has further solidified Pakistan’s position as a key player in global defence and diplomacy, with the nation firmly committed to fostering peace through strength and collaboration. He noted that Karachi witnessed a momentous occasion today as Pakistan hosted the International Defence Exhibition […]
TikTok, PTA host youth safety summit in Pakistan By: APP on November 22, 2024TikTok, in partnership with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) here on Thursday hosted the Youth Safety Summit Pakistan to raise awareness about online safety, promote digital literacy, and foster collaboration among stakeholders to protect Pakistani youth online. This summit served as a key platform to bring together stakeholders working in youth, minor safety, including government […]
Kundi announces APC in Dec amid rising security concerns in KP By: AGENCIESS on November 22, 2024Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday announced a multi-party conference (MPC) in the first week of December to discuss various issues faced by the province, including terrorism. The announcement confirms recent reports that the federal government, during a meeting of the National Action Plan’s (NAP) apex committee on Tuesday, had decided to call […]
IT minister calls for collaborative efforts for Child Online Protection By: APP on November 22, 2024Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday emphasized the need for strong collaboration at national and international levels to address the growing challenge of child online protection. “We must unite our efforts to combat online threats and safeguard our children’s future. Every child deserves a safe and secure digital […]