Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Russia says downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight
MOSCOW, MAR 13 (AFP/APP):Russia downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, its defence ministry said Thursday, two days after Kyiv carried out its largest direct strike on Moscow during the three-year war. Thirty drones were intercepted and destroyed over the western Bryansk region bordering Ukraine while 25 more were downed over Kaluga, the ministry said in a statement. More drones were intercepted over the regions of Kursk, Voronezh, Rostov and Belgorod, it added. The latest barrage comes after Russia downed more than 90 drones in the capital region on Tuesday. Mayor SergeiRead More
Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s premier on Friday
ISTANBUL, MAR 13 (AA/APP/DNA):Mark Carney is set to be sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on Friday at Rideau Hall in the capital Ottawa, ushering in a new administration with a streamlined Cabinet. Governor General Mary Simon will preside over the swearing-in ceremony at 11 a.m. local time, her office said in a statement on Wednesday. Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will officially resign the same day, dissolving his 37-member Cabinet. Carney, who won a decisive victory in the Liberal leadership race, is expected to appoint a significantly smaller team,Read More
Khawaja Asif criticizes PTI fake narrative on Jaffar Express terrorist attack
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13 (APP/DNA):Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) fake narrative on the Jaffar Express terrorist attack, accusing the party’s social media platforms of misrepresenting the tragic incident and undermining national unity. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, the minister expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives in the attack, emphasizing that such tragedies cause immense grief, which is further aggravated by the spread of misinformation. “The entire nation witnessed how PTI’s social media interpreted the incident,” Khawaja Asif said.Read More
Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh Chairs Meeting On Regulatory Reforms In Real Estate And Housing Sector
ISLAMABAD: MAR 13 (DNA):Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, chaired a high-level Focused Group Discussion (FGD) on regulatory challenges in the real estate and housing sector, alongside Secretary BOI, Mr. Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary, and key industry stakeholders. The session focused on streamlining approval processes, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and proposing regulatory reforms to improve Pakistan’s investment climate. Federal Minister emphasized the real estate sector’s vital role in driving investment, economic growth, and job creation. He acknowledged that complex regulations and procedural inefficiencies have constrained the sector’s potentialRead More
Govt taking steps to stabilize economy, says Tariq Fazal
He expressed these views while addressing the participants of an Iftar dinner hosted by Secretary-General of UBG Zafar Bakhtawari and the Bakhtawari family Saifullah Ansar/DNA Islamabad, MAR 13 (DNA):Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, has stated that the government is taking significant steps to stabilize the national economy and provide relief to the public and business community. He emphasized that economic recovery is essential for national progress, and the government’s policies are moving in the right direction to achieve this goal. Resolving traders’ issues is a priority,Read More
Iran, Turkey discuss pathways to reach $30 billion trade goal
TEHRAN, MAR 13 (IRNA/APP/DNA):Iranian and Turkish trade delegations have reviewed the implementation of a memorandum of understanding on bilateral cooperation and explored mechanisms to achieve the target of $30 billion in trade. Reza Masroor, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free Trade Zones, led a delegation to Turkey to enhance cooperation in free trade zones. The delegation met with Turkish Trade Ministry officials to assess joint projects and investment opportunities. Masroor’s visit also included a tour of Istanbul’s free trade zone and meetings with Turkish traders and business figures.Read More