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Pakistan - 2024-08-30

Security forces kill 12 terrorists in Tirah Valley IBOs, says ISPR

The security forces killed 12 terrorists in multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Tirah Valley of Khyber...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:02pm

Pakistan govt begins VPN registration amid internet services disruption

Expert says on days when services are blocked (election day, Muharram, etc) those with registered VPNs will not be impacted

Updated 30 Aug, 2024 11:30pm

Business & Economy

Finance ministry expects inflation to fall further to 9.5-10.5% in August

Headline inflation figure hit 11.1% in July and brokerage houses now see the number falling to single digits

Updated 30 Aug, 2024 10:09pm

Balochistan attacks conspiracy to sabotage SCO conference in Pakistan: Mohsin Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said recent attacks in Balochistan were fully planned by multiple...

Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:37pm

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in multiple IBOs across Balochistan: ISPR

Military's media wing says operations carried out in backdrop of cowardly terrorist activities that targeted innocent civilians in Balochistan on August 26

Updated 30 Aug, 2024 08:21pm

Strong winds cause damage in Karachi as storm system intensifies into Cyclone Asna

Officials warn against 'unnecessary movement' as widespread rain/wind-thunderstorms expected across Sindh

Updated 31 Aug, 2024 12:56am

UAF holding 60th meeting of Alumni Association

FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding 60th meeting of the Alumni Association on October ...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am

Rain & flood relief work reviewed: Hyderabad receives over 100mm rain so far

HYDERABAD: Focal person Abdul Jabbar Khan, nominated by the Sindh Chief Minister for rain and flood-related matters...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am

Balochistan problems: Political parties’ leaders brief PM

QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high level meeting of political parties’...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am

WCLA starts Rs1.730bn rehabilitation work on Bhatti Gate

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has started Rs 1.730 billion rehabilitation work on Bhatti Gate...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:26am

Pakistan seeks to advance bilateral engagement, talks with BD

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi on Thursday met with Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:25am

AC approves closure of reference against PU’s ex-VC

LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday approved closure of a reference against Punjab University’s former ...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:24am

Educational scholarships announced

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Welfare Officer of the Staff Welfare Organization, Establishment Division, on Thursday,...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:21am

1400 connections, 2 tonnes kunda wires removed from Bin Qasim

KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues crackdown against electricity...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:19am

Spread of monkeypox: Punjab steps up action

LAHORE: The Punjab government has beefed up measures aimed at preventing spread of monkeypox. As a part of fresh...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:14am

‘Back to School’ campaign and enrolment registration drive launched

LAHORE: Launching the “Back to School” campaign and the enrolment registration campaign of the young girls in ...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:10am

Karak, Hangu and Kohat districts: KP cabinet approves enhancement of oil, gas royalty share

PESHAWAR: The 12th meeting of the Provincial Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:41am

LHC CJ terms FIA report vague

LAHORE: The Chief Justice (CJ) Lahore High Court on Thursday termed the report of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:38am

Over 1,200 students: LUMS welcomes exceptional cohort

LAHORE: LUMS welcomed an exceptional cohort of over 1,200 students from across the country. This year’s ...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:37am

Media literacy urged to counter misinformation in digital age

KARACHI: A session titled "Role of Media in Promoting Social, Economic and Strategic Stability," held at the Rabita...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:36am

Police launch crackdown against electricity theft

LAHORE: Police have undertaken a major crackdown against electricity theft this year, leading to the registration of...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:34am

Punjab Assembly Speaker, ministers visit RUDA HQs

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and provincial ministers visited the Ravi Urban ...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:32am

Tourist resorts: ‘Security issue is of concern’, says Japanese CG

KARACHI: Japan Consul General Hattori Masaru, while referring to recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan, stated ...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:28am

Modi invited to SCO summit, says FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it has extended invitations to the heads of government of all members...