Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Wary of PTM’s jirga, Naqvi vows strict action against facilitators of banned outfit
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9: Expressing deep concern over the upcoming three-day Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga organised by the recently-proscribed Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned that anyone found involved in facilitating the banned organisation would be dealt with iron fist. “We will not allow parallel judicial system [in the country] in any case,” he said while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday. The presser came days after the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government banned the Manzoor Pashteen-led PTM, citing risk to “peace and security”. “The federal government havingRead More
Security forces foil terrorist attack in Zhob, eliminating key militant
RAWALPINDI, OCT 9 /DNA/ – In early hours of 09 October 2024, a group of terrorists tried to attack a Frontier Corps’ Post in Zhob District. The attempt to enter the camp was effectively thwarted by the security forces personnel, and resultantly two terrorists, including a suicide bomber and HVT Terrorist Umar @ Umari, were sent to hell, before they could cause the intended damage. Terrorist Umar@ Umari was involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as innocent civilians, including recent attack on convoy of Deputy Commissioner,Read More
At least three killed several injured in police firing against PTM activists
Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR — Situation turned violent ad worst when police personnel Wednesday reportedly resorted to opening of fire against activists of banned Pushtoon Tahafuz Movement (PTM) assembled in connection with three days grand Pashtun Jirga at Ghundai-Reggi near Peshawar. Though neither police nor any other from civil administration said nothing about firing incident but banned PTM activists alleges that three persons were killed and 15 other injured. Killed PTM activists belong to Quetta, Bajaur and North Waziristan. Doctors in Peshawar Hayatabad Medical Complex while confirming death of three said,Read More
Ambassador of Ireland to Pakistan meets Chairman HEC
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Ireland to Pakistan Ms. Mary O’Neill visited Higher Education Commission, Islamabad and met Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed. She was accompanied by a delegation including representatives from University College Dublin, the National University of Ireland, and Dublin City University. The meeting aimed to explore opportunities for continued collaboration between the two countries in the higher education sector. The Ambassador O’Neill, the first resident Irish Ambassador to Pakistan, briefed the Chairman on the opening of the first Irish Embassy in Pakistan and expressed appreciationRead More
Changing DNA of economy for inclusive, sustainable growth is a must, says FM
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing its reform agenda and meeting structural benchmarks to lend permanence to macroeconomic stability, promote inclusive, sustainable growth and end Pakistan’s reliance on external borrowing. He made it clear that the only way this goal could be successfully achieved was by changing the DNA of the economy by moving it from away its usual boom-and-bust cycles and leading it to a sustained export-led growth encouraging investment and FDI flows intoRead More
Ambassador designate to Maldives visits ICCI
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9 /DNA/ – Vice Admiral (R) Faisal Lodhi, Pakistan’s Ambassador-Designate to Maldives, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Maldives across all sectors. During his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussions with its President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, he acknowledged the massive need for showcasing Pakistan’s trade and tourism potential to captivate Maldives’ business community. Lodhi considered direct flights between the two nations crucial for boosting two-way imports and exports, as well as enhancing people-to-people and business-to-business connectivity. He added that, byRead More