Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Peace accord signed to resolve Kurram dispute

Jirga member Malik Sawab Khan confirms that 14-point deal has been signed Shamim Shahid KOHAT: After days-long negotiations, the two warring tribes in Kurram have signed a peace agreement containing 14 points aimed at establishing peace in the area as violence plagued the restive territory for several weeks, Jirga member Malik Sawab Khan said on Wednesday. Speaking to a private news channel, Sawab Khan — who is part of the grand jirga — said that 45 people from each warring side have signed the 14-point peace agreement. “Both sides haveRead More
4 more Pakistani bodies found, toll rises to nine

Arrangements are being made by the Pakistani Embassy to send the bodies back to Pakistan DNA GUJRANWALA: The death toll of Pakistani citizens from the recent Greece boat tragedy has risen to 9 as the authorities found four more bodies of Pakistani nationals. On December 14, last year, the foreign media reported that a wooden boat carrying migrants capsized off the island of Gavdos in southern Greece. According to the FIA, the latest victims, identified as Shabbir, Zain Ali, and Zeeshan from Narowal, along with Owais Ali from Sialkot, wereRead More
Parks beautification, provision of recreational facilities: PHA registers exceptional performance in 2024

Implementing Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s ‘Clean Punjab project’ in letter & spirit Staff Reporter RAWALPINDI, JAN 1 /DNA/ – In the outgoing year 2024, the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Rawalpindi played a key and significant role in providing better recreational and tourism facilities to the citizens of the garrison city. Under the leadership of Director General PHA Ahmed Hassan Ranjha and in line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s ‘Clean Punjab project’ vision, parks were upgraded in Rawalpindi as well as Murree and visitors were provided with state f-the-artRead More
BISP beneficiaries to get increased Benazir Kafalat stipends in New Year

ISLAMABAD, JAN 01 (DNA) — Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Wednesday announced an increase in the quarterly installment under the Benazir Kafalat Programme from Rs. 10,500 to Rs. 13,500 with advent of the year. The amount has been raised for providing much-needed financial relief to deserving women across Pakistan. The announcement was made at a ceremony where Senator Rubina Khalid, along with Secretary Amir Ali Ahmed, Additional Secretary Dr. Tahir Noor, and other staff members, celebrated the New Year by cutting a cake. Senator RubinaRead More
Rs490 million approved for Constitution Avenue beautification: Chairman CDA

ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 /DNA/ – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Development Working Party (DWP) held its 71st meeting today, chaired by Chairman CDA/CDA-DWP Muhammad Ali Randhawa at CDA Headquarters. The meeting was attended by CDA Board Members, representatives from the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Interior and the relevant senior officers. The forum deliberated on and approved four significant development schemes to uplift the city’s infrastructure and services. The meeting of CDA-DWP approved PC-I for the upgradation, illumination, and beautification ofRead More
Pakistan Navy Ship MOAWIN seizes large cache of narcotics in north Arabian sea

ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Ship MOAWIN seized a large cache of narcotics during a counter-narcotics operation in North Arabian Sea. The seized narcotics are estimated to be worth approximately USD 1 million in international market. The cache was being transported via sea to international destinations. During the operation, PNS MOAWIN, supported by Pakistan Navy air assets, successfully intercepted a Dhow, conducted boarding operations, and apprehended the narcotics, which were stowed in a hidden compartment of the vessel. The successful execution of this anti-narcotics operation demonstrates Pakistan Navy’sRead More