Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
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
Chinese engineers killed in Karachi airport blast not part of IPP talks: finance ministry
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9: The Ministry of Finance issued a clarification on Wednesday regarding a previous statement about the Chinese citizens who were killed in a blast near Karachi airport. “None of the two Chinese engineers were part of the ongoing talks regarding the independent power producers (IPPs),” the ministry said. The statement came in the light of federal Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb’s account on the matter. A report published by The News cited the finance czar as saying that he, along with Power Minister Awais Leghari, had led negotiationsRead More
British High Commission allocates over £10 Million for flood response in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9 /DNA/ – The British High Commission is amongst the earliest development partners to support the regions in Pakistan worst hit by floods. Monsoon rains have caused extensive damage to the lives, livelihoods and vital infrastructure throughout Pakistan. There have been over 350 deaths, over 650 injuries and damage to over 78,000 homes in Pakistan. UK support is meeting the urgent humanitarian and early recovery needs of the most vulnerable affected families in the 13 worst hit districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh. WorkingRead More