ISLAMABAD — Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan have “links … from neighbouring countries” and stressed Islamabad’s determination to tackle militancy as he met Graeme Biggar, director general of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). The meeting, the interior ministry said, focused on boosting practical cooperation on counterterrorism, […]
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£190 million NCA funds to boost education in Pakistan
The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to use £190 million, about Rs54 billion, to build schools and a university in Pakistan. This money comes from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). It played a crucial role in the conviction of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The government aims to promote education […]
LLF Day 2: progressive arts take front seat
People started pouring in the most on the second day of the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) 2019 on Saturday. Day 2 of the annual LLF began with a talk session on artist Farida Batool’s work which is on display at the Alhamra Art Centre’s Art Gallery. The session titled Kahani Ek Shehr Ki had four […]