Joint effort urged to tackle terror By: Agencies on September 7, 2024Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged religious scholars to support and stand by the government in its efforts to purge the country from the scourge of terrorism and extremism. Talking to delegation of Ulema and Mashaikh in Islamabad, he said, “Pakistan is first and we all have to make collective efforts for its development and […]
Terror attack in Mohmand foiled, four terrorists killed By: Agencies on September 7, 2024Security forces in Mohmand district successfully foiled a terrorist attack, killing four terrorists. According to sources, the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Civil Administration Colony. Security forces engaged the terrorists, resulting in their elimination. Sources further indicate that a clearance operation is currently underway in the area. Separately, unidentified armed men kidnapped a policeman while […]
PTI plea for delay in intra-party polls case hearing rejected By: Agencies on September 7, 2024The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday dismissed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) pleas seeking deferment of the hearing of the case regarding its intra-party polls till the Supreme Court provides clarification on its July 12 ruling on the reserved seats matter. In its decision, the ECP maintained that the PTI had already delayed the […]
After Senate, NA passes peaceful assembly bill By: inp on September 7, 2024The National Assembly on Friday passed the Election Act Amendment Bill and the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill, following approval by the Senate. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw the introduction of the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Azam Nazir Tarar. After voting, the bill was passed by […]
Govt announces holiday on September 17 By: Agencies on September 7, 2024The federal government has announced a public holiday on September 17 (Tuesday) on account of 12th Rabi ul Awal Eid Milad un Nabi. As per an official notification, the country will celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on September 17 in the Rabi ul Awal month of 1446 Hijri. On Wednesday, the […]
Mashwani’s brothers return home after over three months By: Agencies on September 7, 2024Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social media team head Azhar Mashwani confirmed on Friday that both of his missing brother came back home at 2am. In a tweet on X, Mashwani said both his brothers Prof Mazhar Mashwani and Prof Zahoor Mashwani returned home after remaining missing from June 6 to Sept 6. He also prayed for […]
Pakistanis unite to honor martyrs, armed forces on Social media By: APP on September 7, 2024As Pakistan marks the 59th anniversary of the 1965 war, the nation comes together to honor the bravery and sacrifices of its heroes who laid down their lives for the country where digital platforms are seen flooded with gratitude to the valiant martyrs and armed forces who defended the motherland against all odd. As Pakistan […]
Captains and provisional squads confirmed for Champions Cup By: inp on September 7, 2024The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced the captains of the five Champions One-Day Cup teams, as well as provisional squads for the tournament, which will be held in Faisalabad from 12-29 September. The captains were appointed by the five team mentors: Misbah-ul-Haq (Wolves), Saqlain Mushtaq (Panthers), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Dolphins), Shoaib Malik (Stallions) and Waqar […]
Ombudsman helps complainant get marriage grant By: APP on September 7, 2024Ehtisham-ul-Haq, a resident of Abbottabad on Friday successfully received a long-pending marriage grant from the Federal Benevolent Fund in Islamabad through the efforts of Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi.. The delay in disbursement led Ehtisham-ul-Haq to lodge a formal complaint with the regional office of the Federal Ombudsman in Abbottabad. Following this, swift action was […]
US Embassy team visits AIOU to expand English program on September 7, 2024A team from the U.S. Embassy’s Regional English Language Office (RELO), part of the Public Diplomacy Section, visited Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) to discuss expanding the scope of English language education. During a meeting with Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, the focus was on extending the English Access Program to underdeveloped areas of Pakistan. […]