Two soldiers embraced martyrdom in North Waziristan IBO, says ISPR By: Web Desk on October 23, 2021RAWALPINDI: On Friday, two soldiers of the Pakistan Army got martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out by security forces in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) maintained. “Security forces conducted an IBO in Miranshah, North Waziristan on the reported presence of terrorists.” the ISPR said. A terrorist identified as Ahmedullah […]
CTD kills nine terrorists in Mastung By: Web Desk on October 23, 2021QUETTA: On Friday late night, the Balochistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed nine alleged terrorists in Mastung in an exchange of fire. However, the militants opened fire on the CTD officials, causing them to respond effectively. Weapons in a large quantity were also seized from the alleged militants. Moreover, nine kalashnikov rifles, 20kg of explosive […]
Punjab reports 546 new cases of dengue in 24 hours By: Web Desk on October 23, 2021LAHORE: Dengue cases in Punjab have raised alarms as Saturday witnessed 546 new infections of the mosquito-borne disease in the last 24-hour period. Provincial health secretary, Imran Sikandar Baloch, has said that yesterday 361 dengue fever cases were reported in Lahore. Yesterday the viral disease killed four lives across Punjab increasing the death toll by […]
Pakistan to invest Rs111bn in power transmission system By: Agencies on October 23, 2021Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Friday announced that a massive investment worth Rs 111 billion in the power transmission system will be made during the next three years. “A massive investment of Rs111 [billion] will be made during next three years into the power transmission system via NTDC,” the minister wrote on Twitter, […]
SBP governor comes under fire in NA By: Agencies on October 23, 2021State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Reza Baqir came under criticism in the National Assembly on Friday over his remarks wherein he had defended the persistent devaluation of rupee against the US dollar. Speaking in the Lower House, PML-N leader Kh Asif said Baqir had made a political statement by saying that the historic fall […]
PM leaves for Saudi Arabia today on three-day visit By: APP on October 23, 2021Prime Minister Imran Khan will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Saturday on a three-day official visit to attend the launch ceremony of the “Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit”, being held here in the Saudi capital. The Prime Minister visiting the Kingdom to attend the Summit, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman […]
‘Act with caution’ over Taiwan, China tells US By: Agencies on October 23, 2021China on Friday urged Washington to tread carefully on Taiwan after President Joe Biden said the US would defend the self-ruled island from attacks by Beijing. “China has no room for compromise on issues involving its core interests,” foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said, warning that Washington “should act and speak cautiously on the Taiwan […]
Shehbaz urges people to protest against inflation By: DNA on October 23, 2021Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appealed to the masses to enthusiastically participate in countrywide protest demonstrations against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and inflation. In a statement, Shehbaz directed the PML-N office-bearers at Center, provincial and district levels to reach out to trade unions and […]
Court rejects bail plea of previous PIA GM, MD By: Web Desk on October 22, 2021ISLAMABAD: On Friday, an anti-corruption court rejected bail pleas of former Pakistan International Airlines managing director (MD) Shahnawaz Rehman and general manager (GM) Aamir Memon in a case regarding inflicting losses of Rs99 million on the national exchequer. The court rejected the bail applications after hearing arguments from both defence and prosecution sides. According to […]
Muslims will offer first Friday prayer at Khana-e-Kaaba without COVID restrictions By: Web Desk on October 22, 2021MAKKAH: After the Saudi government relaxed COVID-19 limitations including the holy sites, Muslims are gathering in Grand Holy Mosque (Khana-e-Kaaba) to offer Jumma (Friday) prayer today. However, today will be the first Friday prayer to be offered at the Grand Mosque after a long period of time, with a full strength of worshippers allowed by […]