Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Four security personnel, including young lieutenant, martyred in NW: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, 15 FEB /DNA/ – Fifteen Khwarij were sent to hell by the security forces in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. An intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Hathala, Dera Ismail Khan District, on reported presence of Khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, Nine khwarij including Kharji ring leaders HVT Farman @Saqib, Kharji Amanullah @Toori, Kharji Saeed @Liaqat and Kharji Bilal were sent to hell. The killed khwarij were involved in numerous terroristRead More
Afghan Taliban continue to provide logistical, financial support to TTP: UN report
KABUL, FEB 15: /DNA/ – The Afghan Taliban continue to provide Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with logistical and operational space and financial support, leading to a rise in terrorist attacks in Pakistan, according to a report submitted to the UN Security Council by the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. The 35th report by the team states that the status and strength of TTP in Afghanistan remain unchanged, while its attacks on Pakistan have increased significantly, with over 600 attacks recorded during 2024, including cross-border assaults from Afghan territory. The Taliban’sRead More
Trump’s War on Institutions
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan President Donald Trump accused the U.S. bureaucracy of massive fraud, waste, and abuse, citing an investigation led by Elon Musk that uncovered billions of dollars in misused funds. He condemned judges for obstructing his reform agenda, calling their block on his $3 billion federal grant freeze “intolerable judicial interference.” Trump also charged the Pentagon with corruption and financial mismanagement, referencing a 2023 audit that found $2.1 trillion unaccounted for. He accused USAID of funneling billions into mainstream media as payoffs for pro-Democrat coverage, callingRead More
FRIA wants better regulatory system to achieve high Ease of Doing Business level
LAHORE, FEB 15: /DNA/ – The Ferozepur Raod Industrial Association (FRIA) has asked the authorities to undertake economic reforms and improve the regulatory environment for better Ease of Doing Business (EDB) level to boost foreign investment so that financial stability can be achieved in the long-run. The FRIA Chairman Shahbaz Aslam stressed the need for reducing cost of doing business, besides evolving a new price control mechanism, as huge taxation, rising oil prices and constant jump in electricity and gas tariffs have lifted the inflation to decades high level inRead More
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker
ISLAMABAD, FEB 15: /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with ActingUS Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on Pakistan-US relations, matters of mutual interest, and enhancing bilateral cooperation. Interior Minister’s recent visit to the US was also discussed during the meeting, where he had positive interactions with members of the US Congress. In these meetings, detailed talks were held on formulating a joint strategy against terrorism and further strengthening bilateral relations. On this occasion, Mohsin Naqvi stated that terrorism isRead More