A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire with terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Awaran district on Sunday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). “On receipt of intelligence information regarding presence of terrorists and their facilitators in Jatt Bazaar near Awaran, Balochistan, security forces conducted a search /clearance […]
Cash economy helping Pakistan’s illicit trade thrive
Illegal trade is a menace that is on the rise across Pakistan and needs to be dealt with seriously. It leads to tax evasion, criminal activities and discourages legitimate businesses from operating. Often, this happens with authorities looking the other way rather than punishing the culprits. To shed light on these problems and discuss their […]
10th Fire Safety Convention & Award 2020 on December 17
National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH) in collaboration with the Fire Protection Association of Pakistan (FPAP) is organizing the 10th Fire Safety Convention & Awards on December 17, 2020. Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah will be the chief guest on the occasion. Engr. Nadeem Ashraf, project head of the event […]
CM condemns politicisation of corona by PDM
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has condemned the politicisation of COVID calamity by the PDM and regretted the opposition is holding meetings while people are catching this virus. In a statement, the CM stated playing with the lives of the people is no politics but sheer impassiveness. The nation will never forgive the opposition […]
PM Imran Khan reviews progress on incentives for construction sector
Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the second meeting of National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Housing, Construction and Development here on Thursday to review the progress on the government’s recently announced incentive package for construction sector. The NCC on housing, construction and development was established by the prime minister as he chaired its first meeting on […]
E-Learning goes viral amidst pandemic
As the pandemic appears to be spreading all over the country, the feeble defence against COVID-19 shows as an uneven war where Pakistan can hardly have any proactive strategy to meet this unprecedented challenge. On the other hand, the developed nations with enormous resources are bringing hope and overpowering the existing fear by striving hard […]
COVID-19 kills 158,384 across globe, 2.31m infected so far
Reported cases of the coronavirus have crossed 2.31 million globally and 158,384 people have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 0200 GMT on Sunday. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she believed lawmakers are very close to a deal on approving extra money to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. Demonstrations […]
‘Law of the jungle’: govt’s new social media policy comes under criticism in Senate
The government’s new social media policy came under criticism in the Senate on Friday, with lawmakers accusing the government of having bypassed the parliament in drafting the rules. PPP Senator Rubina Khalid while raising the matter in the House said, “We had been assured that the new rules [regarding digital media] would be brought before […]
Two terrorists arrested in joint operation by Rangers, CTD
Sindh Rangers and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in a joint intelligence-based operation in Karachi’s Orangi Town area on Thursday arrested two suspected militant linked with a banned organisation. According to Rangers spokesman, on intelligence information, the Rangers and CTD police arrested the suspected militants, Mansoor Ahmed aka Bilal aka Ibrahim aka Sheikh Bhai and Fazal […]
COAS calls for ‘intimate’ link between national security and economy: ISPR
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reportedly told a group of businessmen that the country’s “improved internal security environment” has “created space for increased economic activity”. The ISPR said Gen Bajwa had made the remarks while addressing the business community and the government’s economic team […]