A mission from Asian Development Bank visited the NTDC Headquarters at WAPDA House Lahore, for meeting with NTDC management to review the status of future flagship projects, implementation of ADB funded Power Transmission Strengthening Project and Second Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program: Tranche-4 midterm review action plan. The delegation comprised Mr. Joonho Hwang, Director Energy Sector Office (ADB), Mr. Ehtasham Khattak, Senior Project Officer (Mission Co-leader) ADB (RMP), Mr. Habib Hassan, Sector Analyst (Energy Sector) Pakistan Resident Mission (ADB), whereas NTDC team was led by Managing Director NTDC, Engr. Muhammad Waseem Younas. The discussion focused on the future transmission projects,…
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Former Prime Minister and PTI founder, Imran Khan, was indicted in the GHQ attack case on Thursday. The case relates to the violent protests that erupted on May 9 last year. The indictment took place during a hearing at a temporary court inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the anti-terrorism court (ATC) presided over the session. Imran Khan, along with ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, appeared in the makeshift courtroom. PTI’s legal representatives were also present during the proceedings. The court indicted 100 people in the GHQ attack case, including former interior minister Sheikh Rashid. This case,…
An All Parties Conference (APC) will take place today (Thursday) in Peshawar at the Governor’s House to discuss the peace situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a special focus on Kurram. The ruling party in the province, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has decided to boycott the APC, which was called by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. In a statement released a day before the APC, PTI criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), saying, “The PPP has no mandate in KP. They want to hold a meaningless meeting to make themselves look democratic.” The recent…
PESHAWAR/SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Five terrorists were killed, and two others injured in a clash with security forces in Lakki Marwat district on Wednesday, the military’s media wing reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement saying that the security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) after receiving information about the presence of terrorists in the area. The security forces surrounded the terrorists’ hideout during the operation. In the exchange of fire, five terrorists were killed, and two others were wounded. “A sanitisation operation is ongoing to ensure no other militants remain in the area. The security forces of Pakistan…
Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s cricket star and national team captain, has spoken out strongly against the Taliban’s recent ban on women’s medical education. The cricket legend took to his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his disappointment and concern over the ban. He urged the Taliban to reconsider the decision that prevents Afghan women from entering the medical field. The Taliban’s order, which forbids women from attending medical schools, has caused outrage both inside Afghanistan and globally. Rashid Khan, known for his skill as one of the world’s best spin bowlers, used his platform to highlight the serious impact…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed the 106,000-point milestone on Thursday, gaining over 1,500 points. This rally continued, driven by positive economic indicators and falling inflation rates. The KSE-100 index increased by 1533.30 points, or 1.46%, rising to 106,637.63 points. This was up from the previous close of 105,448.05 points at midnight. The rally followed Pakistan’s annual inflation rate dropping to 4.9% in November. This is the lowest inflation level since 2017. It also marks a week since the PSX first crossed the 100,000-point threshold. Another factor boosting market confidence is the country’s shrinking trade deficit. It narrowed by 19%…
A recent survey revealed deep public concerns about the PTI protest held in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Nearly 70% of participants expressed fear and refused to support the protest under any circumstances. The Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) conducted this survey, gathering data from over 1,000 residents of the twin cities. The survey took place between November 26 and 29, 2024, offering a clear picture of public sentiment in the region. While most opposed the PTI protest, 24% fully supported it, saying they would back it regardless of the consequences. Another 8% chose not to share their views. Opinions were…
LAHORE: Pakistani TikToker Shah Taj has once again stirred controversy by claiming she was in a relationship with cricketer Shadab Khan. According to her, the alleged relationship lasted six to seven months. In an interview on a private TV show, Shah Taj openly discussed her friendship with Shadab Khan. Her claims quickly gained attention on social media. Shah Taj described herself as deeply infatuated with the cricketer, even calling him her crush. “Shadab knew how much I admired him,” she said. She further shared that her admiration for him led her to travel to Lahore just to watch his matches.…
KARACHI: Saeed Ghani, a leader from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of receiving foreign funding. He claimed there is proof that PTI takes money from outside Pakistan. Ghani said, “People living abroad are controlling PTI’s politics.” Ghani added that PTI is supported by countries that do not want Pakistan to progress. “PTI aims to create chaos in the country,” he stated. He mentioned that resolutions in America support PTI, unlike those for Kashmir or Palestine. A JUI leader also criticized PTI, saying that Imran Khan is making secret deals. Ghani noted that despite causing disorder, PTI…
Mashhad: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), held high-level meetings in Iraq. He discussed vital matters, including defense cooperation, with the Iraqi Prime Minister and Defense Minister. According to the Pakistan Army’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Mirza is on an official visit to Iraq. During his trip, he met with key Iraqi leaders, including Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani, the Defense Minister, the Interior Minister, and the Chief of Defense Forces. The discussions focused on security, defense cooperation, and the regional situation. Both sides emphasized their shared commitment to boosting military collaboration and strengthening…
