In a significant operation by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in collaboration with Interpol, a dangerous fugitive has been apprehended in Saudi Arabia. According to a spokesman of the agency, the arrest came after five years of evading authorities in Mandi Bahauddin, where the fugitive Qamar Abbas was wanted for murder. The […]
Kurram tribes assure implementation on ceasefire agreement
In order to maintain law and order and ensure lasting peace in the Tribal District Kurram, a Grand Tribal Jirga was held with Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah in the chairat the Jirga Hall of District Headquarters Orakzai the other day. The grand tribal Jirga beside the Regional Police Officer Kohat Sher Akbar […]
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test
The UN health agency said on Friday that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key tool in countries battling outbreaks. More than 800 people have died across Africa from mpox, where the disease has been officially detected in 16 countries, according to the African Union’s disease control centre. […]
Pakistan’s largest students’ financial aid scheme launched
Punjab Minister for Higher Education Rana Sikandar Hayat Khan inaugurated Pakistan’s largest scholarship programme for the financial assistance of talented students in Punjab. In this regard, a launching ceremony was organised at Punjab University in which PU Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali, Secretary Higher Education Dr Farrukh Naveed, Punjab Higher Education Commission Chief Operating Officer […]
At UN, Pakistan reaffirms pledge to crush Indian-sponsored terrorism
Pakistan, despite being a terrorism victim, has the will, determination and capability to defeat externally-sponsored scourge, “ironically” aided and financed by India, a senior Pakistani diplomat has told a UN panel on Thursday. “We have led the fight against terrorism over the last two decades,” Ambassador Usman Jadoon, acting permanent representative of Pakistan to the […]
Federal govt to hand over Green Line Bus Service to Sindh: Sharjeel
The Federal government will hand over the Green Line Bus Service to the Sindh government in December 2024. The Sindh government has finalized preparations to assume control of the Green Line’s operations, said a communique on Friday. A high-level meeting was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. The […]
CM Murad voices concern over seven new polio cases
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a provincial meeting to review polio eradication efforts, expressed concern over the detection of seven cases and reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating polio from the province. The meeting was held at the CM House on Friday. It was attended by provincial ministers, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, […]
PDWP approves 4 development schemes worth Rs8b
Chairman P&D Board Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan chaired the 36th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) for FY 2024-25, in which four development schemes amounting to Rs8507.142 million were approved. The approved schemes are: Construction of road from Bostal Mor at Expressway to RMK at Brewery including Link to Lawrance College length 44.20 […]
On Teachers Day, Zardari calls for recognizing their efforts
As the international community observes World Teachers Day on Saturday, President Asif Ali Zardari urged the countrymen to reaffirm their commitment to empowering the teachers, besides ensuring their respect and recognition. “On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to empowering our teachers and ensuring that they receive the respect, support, and recognition they deserve. […]
FDI rises by 55%, remittances up by 44%
Federal Minister for Petroleum, Dr. Musadik Malik said on Friday that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has increased by 55%, while remittances have seen a 44% rise. Addressing a press conference, he highlighted the government’s efforts to create an investor-friendly environment, which has contributed to this significant uptick in FDI. He said that the increase in […]