ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government, trying to help with the rising prices, has reduced the cost of petrol by Rs40 and high-speed diesel by Rs15 for the next two weeks. Now, petrol costs Rs283.38 per liter, and high-speed diesel is Rs303.18 per liter. This adjustment is based on changes in global commodity prices and a better exchange rate. Moreover, the government has also decreased the prices of light diesel by Rs19.59 per liter and kerosene by Rs22.43 for the next two weeks. After these reductions, the new price for kerosene will be Rs214.85 per liter. During this period, there was no…
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar embarked on a crucial journey to China to actively participate in the ‘Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation. A major event hosted in Beijing from October 17-18. This significant diplomatic mission is a result of a personal invitation extended by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Pakistani Prime Minister. During his visit, Prime Minister Kakar is slated to attend the opening ceremony of the BRF. And will play a prominent role in addressing the high-level forum themed ‘Connectivity in an Open Global Economy,’ scheduled for October 18. The visit is strategically…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia delayed diplomatic talks with Israel for a bit. They did this because Israel keeps attacking Palestine, and there’s a big problem in Gaza. According to sources, Saudi Arabia told the United States about this decision. They’re not ending the talks, just taking a break until things calm down in Palestine. Also, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman talked about the Palestine issue with the President of Iran. It’s really sad because the fighting between Israel and Hamas caused almost 2,000 Palestinians, including 500 kids, to lose their lives from Israeli airstrikes. More than 6,388 people got hurt…
Ghulam Khan is a town in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Ghulam Khan is on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is the third most important border crossing point between Pakistan and Afghanistan, after Chaman and Torkham. It Connects Khost, Afghanistan, to Bannu, Pakistan. Despite being an important border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, it has witnessed worse situations in the past. Terrorists used to travel from this border crossing. For a long time, smugglers were using this route for their illegal activities. After the Pak Army operation Zarb-e-Azab all the terror elements were eliminated and the border fencing helped security forces in taking control over this region. Pakistan Army and Civil Administration put…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has formally submitted a request to the local administration in Lahore seeking approval for the organization of a rally. However, this request is distinctive because PTI is proposing alternative locations for the event. Instead of their initial preference for Liberty Chowk, PTI now wishes to conduct the rally at either Mochi Darwaza or Baba Ground Session Court. This formal application has been lodged with the Deputy Commissioner’s office, outlining the party’s intention to hold the rally on the 19th of October. Notably, this request has been made on behalf of PTI Central Punjab. The choice…
TURBAT: In Turbat, Balochistan, six workers lost their lives, and two were injured during an overnight attack by unidentified gunmen. The victims, including two brothers, were asleep in a building under construction when the assailants struck. The police, now investigating, have moved the deceased and wounded to the hospital. The deceased are Rizwan, Shehbaz, Waseem, Shafiq Ahmed, Mohammad Naeem, and Sikander. Ghulam Mustafa and Tauheed are among the injured. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed condolences, condemning the “heinous act” and asserting the government’s commitment against terrorism. Deeply saddened to hear about the terrorist attack on innocent laborers in Turbat.…
In northern Afghanistan, a suicide bombing happened in a mosque. And at least seven people who were praying lost their lives, with 15 others getting hurt, as shared by government official Mawlawi Hashimi. The incident occurred in the city of Pul e Khumri in Baghlan, and all the victims were the followers of Shia sect. It’s not clear who is responsible for the attack, and there hasn’t been any claim of responsibility so far. In Afghanistan, there has been ongoing conflict, and the Taliban-led government is dealing with challenges from Islamic State militants. These militants have been behind various attacks…
PESHAWAR: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar restated his dedication to removing any elements opposing the state. He clarified that the policy regarding Afghan refugees is straightforward, with plans to send those staying illegally back to their countries. Addressing talks with the TTP, Kakar dismissed rumors, emphasizing that the state’s authority will be upheld at any cost. And there will be no negotiation with anti-state elements. He affirmed that the security of the country will not be compromised. Regarding the upcoming general elections, the Prime Minister stated that the Election Commission of Pakistan will set the schedule. The interim government will…
PESHAWAR: According to FIA officials four accused in illegal remittance including two Afghan nationals have been apprehended in different Raids. In detail, FIA officials said that an ongoing operation is being carried out against all illegal remittances and illegal currency exchange offices, furthermore, the FIA has conducted raids in Abbottabad, Kohat, and in the commercial banking sector of Peshawar. During the raid, four accused were apprehended including two Afghan nationals. One accused Muhammad Ashraf was apprehended from Chowk Yadgar Peshawar while Mushtaq Ahmad was apprehended from Thakot, Batagram, and remaining from Kohat. Furthermore, the official stated that they have collectively…
The province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is passing through one of the harshest economic and financial crises. With each passing day, the crisis is compounded due to high rates of energy, and mounting terrorism looming large all over the territory, which is impeding economic growth and social development. After the interim government took charge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it was expected that they would improve the governance and financial structure of the province. But as of now, the situation is getting out of the interim government’s hands. Most of the subjects of social development such as health, education, social welfare, sports, tourism and…
