DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The security forces said on Thursday that they in a successful joint operation killed the most wanted terrorists of a banned outlet in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to reports, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and security forces carried out a joint operation in Dera Ismail Khan and killed a terrorist carrying head money. Habit Khan was carrying Rs6 million head money and wanted to Counter Terrorism Department in 9 cases. Furthermore, law enforcement and security forces have recovered a huge cache of ammunition, hand grenades, and various explosive materials. The police and security forces also…
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PESHAWAR: PTI has filed a plea in Peshawar High Court against a ban on election campaigns imposed on the party. The plea was filed by PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president Ali Amin Gandapur and other party representatives in court. The plea was filed against the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, IG police, and some others. They plead that district administration and police are not allowing PTI contestants in election campaigns, they are creating hurdles for the PTI. The provincial government and police are not providing space for the members to take part in election campaigns. Other political parties are allowed to…
KATHMANDU: On Tuesday, two back-to-back earthquakes struck Nepal leaving 11 injured and several houses damaged, while triggering a landslide that resulted in highway blockage linking to the southern plains, as reported by the Nepal authorities. Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.3 and 5.3 hit the Bajhang district of Nepal bordering India, has caused major roadblocks across the district, Confirmed by the Ministry of Interior official Rama Acharya. Additionally, it was reported that the center of the earthquake was in Talkot and Chainpur and each earthquake struck 30 minutes apart. The jolts were so intense that they were felt across borders…
Islamabad: Pakistan has become the top borrower from the World Bank and secured the top position in the list, according to a recent report. In the year 2023, Pakistan obtained a considerable loan of $2.03 billion through the International Development Association (IDA) program. The report further indicates that Pakistan also received important aid amounting to $1.07 billion from the IDA, which was directed towards assisting flood victims. This financial Aid covers various sectors, including housing, agriculture, education, and healthcare, demonstrating extensive effort to alleviate the impact of natural disasters. A significant part of the aid, amounting to one billion dollars,…
Peshawar: Peshawar High Court on Monday issued notices to all parties on a plea that challenged the recent census of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A court hearing concerning the plea against the decrease in population in the census was heard at Peshawar High Court. The lawyer in his plea, said that the population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was counted less in the digital census, Showing less population in a census will drag Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into more issues, and will impact by reducing the developmental funds and other benefits as well, he said the presence of the interim chief minister in the council…
Islamabad: Muslim League N senior leader and ex-defense minister Khwaja Asif said, the Punjab government and federal government were offered in return for supporting Bajwa’s Extension. While talking to a private channel Khwaja said no one can fully affirm the offer in return for supporting Bajwa’s extension. The party’s leadership felt the need to support Bajwa’s extension at that time. Ex-defense minister Khwaja Asif said that in Bajwa’s extension support, they gave him an offer, he added they talked to Khwaja sometime before the month in which the voting took place, Khwaja was asked about his decision and also anything…
PESHAWAR: President of Awami National Party (ANP) Aimal Wali Khan rejected recently announced preliminary delimitation lists, announcing to move the court against fresh delimitation. While addressing a press conference Aimal Wali Khan stressed that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa population was shown less intentionally, which is not acceptable by any means. He said that the delimitation was also changed unnecessary, which will have negative impact on the whole political system. He pointed out that reducing the number of the national assembly in proportion to population is injustice with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying that hundreds of thousands of people had migrated to other…
Karachi: Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) inked a preliminary free trade agreement, underscoring the mutual commitment to fortify trade ties and economic collaboration. The historic accord, signed by the GCC Secretary General and Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce, signifies a pivotal moment in bilateral cooperation, aiming to boost prosperity and growth. This development aligns with Pakistan’s efforts to showcase an improved business environment and attract foreign investment, particularly from Gulf countries. The recently established Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) plays a key role, focusing on priority sectors like agriculture, mining, information technology, defense production, and energy. The positive reception…
OpenAI has achieved a significant breakthrough with its generative AI platform, ChatGPT. This platform can now tap into real-time internet data, a substantial leap forward from its previous reliance on a static database that only extended up to August 2021. In a recent announcement on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI disclosed that ChatGPT can now actively browse the internet, delivering users current and authoritative information complete with direct source links. This advancement liberates ChatGPT from data constraints that were tied to information predating September 2021. OpenAI has also highlighted that this innovative feature will enable websites to control how ChatGPT interacts…
In a recent economic report, the Ministry of Finance has issued a concerning forecast: high inflation rates are expected to persist in the coming months, remaining within the range of 29 to 31 percent. The primary drivers of this inflationary trend are the soaring prices of petrol and electricity, which have widespread ripple effects on the economy. The Minister of Finance has also expressed apprehension about the potential consequences of this inflation. In particular, citizens should prepare for the possibility of increased transportation costs, higher prices for essential goods, and rising expenses within the services sector. However, amidst these challenges,…