Awaran: a district in Balochistan, a distressing confrontation unfolded as security forces engaged in an exchange of fire with terrorists, resulting in the tragic loss of two young soldiers. ISPR officially confirmed this unfortunate incident and reported that during the encounter, security forces successfully neutralized two of the terrorists involved. Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, upon learning of this somber event, extended his deepest condolences to the grieving families of the fallen soldiers. He unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack on the security forces and took the opportunity to commend the unwavering commitment and sacrifices made by these forces in their ongoing…
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Islamabad: Electricity providers have formally submitted an appeal to the NEPRA, seeking an increase in the power tariff by Rs1.30. This proposed tariff hike, if approved, is projected to impose a financial burden of Rs22.56 billion on power consumers. Of this amount, Rs12.12 billion is intended to be collected as capacity payment, while Rs4.61 billion would be allocated for repair and operation expenses. Furthermore, the appeal also calls for shifting the burden of power theft and line loss, amounting to Rs6.61 billion, onto the shoulders of consumers. Additionally, there is a recommendation to allocate Rs10.24 billion for the maintenance and…
Islamabad: The Foreign Office issued a detailed statement on Monday, explaining that the decision to deport illegal foreigners living in Pakistan was fully in accordance with the nation’s domestic laws and international principles. The spokesperson for the Foreign Office, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, responded to a statement made by the UNHCR, emphasizing that Pakistan’s decision was a legitimate exercise of its sovereign domestic laws and aligned with relevant international norms and principles. The UNHCR had appealed to Pakistani authorities, urging them to halt the deportations, especially as a looming November 1 deadline approached. In response to this, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated…
In a crucial cricket match, South Africa defeated Pakistan. Pakistan batted first, scoring 271 runs, but South Africa managed to chase this target and win. Babar Azam, Pakistan’s captain, chose to bat first, hoping for a big score. But early on, Pakistan faced difficulties. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan tried to stabilize, but when South Africa introduced spin bowlers, it became challenging. Babar Azam scored 50 runs but got out trying to hit a big shot. Pakistan was 115 for 3 at that point. Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed added some runs, but the spinners made it tough. Later in the…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken significant steps to resume its flight operations in Karachi partially. This move followed the disbursement of fuel payments amounting to Rs100 million to the Pakistan State Oil (PSO), as reported by sources. The national flag carrier initiated this reactivation by making fuel payments for eight international flights, with a substantial payment of Rs70 million to PSO occurring recently. In a related development, the cash-strapped PIA has received approval from the caretaker government to secure an additional loan of Rs20 billion from commercial banks, according to sources from the finance ministry. PIA has been…
Gaza: The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has stated that it will not release Israeli prisoners until a ceasefire agreement is achieved in the region. This announcement is part of broader efforts to address the ongoing hostilities. Hamas leader Abu Hamid emphasized that the release of Israeli prisoners is contingent on the establishment of a ceasefire agreement. He also pointed out that some time would be required to trace all individuals involved in the October 7 attacks, which further complicates the issue of prisoner release. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Hamas has taken 229 individuals hostage and relocated them…
In a concerning development, the Indian Army has engaged in unprovoked firing in the Zafarwal sector, deliberately targeting the civilian population. Reports suggest that the Indian Border Force attempted to infiltrate the Zafarwal sector on Thursday night, resulting in significant harm to the local civilian population. In response to this unwarranted aggression, the Pakistan Army swiftly took action to defend its territory and citizens. As a result of Pakistan’s retaliatory firing, the Indian Border Force suffered losses, with indications of injuries among Indian soldiers. Security experts are speculating that this act of ceasefire violation by India may be connected to…
The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has made a significant announcement regarding its plans for public rallies in Punjab, with a schedule spanning from October 13 to October 28. These rallies are of particular importance due to the anticipation of upcoming elections in the last week of January 2024, as indicated by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in an earlier announcement. However, it’s important to note that no official election schedule has been released as of now, causing uncertainty among concerned parties. The IPP has strategically planned its rally series, commencing on October 28 from Khanewal and featuring a total of…
On Thursday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir made it clear that the safety and security of every Pakistani is extremely important and cannot be put at risk under any circumstances. He shared these thoughts during a discussion about the repatriation and deportation of illegal foreigners living in Pakistan at the National Security Workshop, as reported by the military’s media affairs wing. During the event, participants engaged in an interactive session with the army chief. COAS Munir expressed that the Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with its security and intelligence units, have effectively battled terrorism despite facing support…
Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan held a meeting where suggestions were proposed to cut government official salaries and pensions to cope with the KPK’s soaring economy. After the meeting, various civil servant organizations protested in front of the Press Club. The officials added that they could not tolerate the pension reforms and salary cuts. Government employees have not burdened the treasury, those who looted the provincial treasury should be held accountable. Demonstrators warned that if our demands are not resolved, they will protest in front of the Provincial Assembly. It is pertinent to mention that the Government has increased…
