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15 Killed in Deadly Clashes in Lower Kurram
KURRAM, November 23, 2024: Violent clashes between rival groups in Lower Kurram have resulted in at least 15 deaths and 25 injuries as heavy and automatic weapon fire continues.
The violence erupted following an attack on…
Twin Blasts in Bajaur Claim Two Lives
BAJAUR, November 23, 2024: Twin explosions rocked Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
According to local authorities, the blasts took place in the Tehsil Mamund area of the…
Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
Islamabad, November 22, 2024: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level consultative meeting on enhancing the efficiency of Karachi ports by improving hinterland connectivity…
Two New Polio Cases Reported in Pakistan, Bringing 2024 Total to 52
PESHAWAR, November 22, 2024 – Two new cases of polio have been reported in Pakistan, bringing the total number of polio-infected children this year to 52.
The latest victims are a one-and-a-half-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl,…
Pakistan Seeks Increased Investment, Collaboration with Turkiye, Azerbaijan
Baku, (Newsman): On the eve of COP 29, held in Baku, Federal Minister for Communications, Privatisation, and Board of Investment, Abdul Aleem Khan, engaged in productive discussions with senior officials from Turkiye and Azerbaijan to…
Pakistan Must Focus on Productivity, Quality, and Innovation to Strengthen Economy: Ahsan Iqbal
Islamabad, November 21, 2024: The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives inaugurated the National Productivity, Quality, and Innovation (PQI) Summit 2024 in Islamabad on Thursday.
This two-day event revolves around…
Traders Urge IHC to Block PTI Protest
Islamabad, (Newsman): Traders in Islamabad have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in response to the PTI protest planned for November 24 in the federal capital.
Asad Aziz, President of Jinnah Super Market, filed a petition with…
Pakistan, Kazakhstan Agree to Boost Cooperation in Transport, Trade
Islamabad, (Newsman): In a significant move to deepen bilateral relations, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Alibek Bakayev, met with Pakistan’s Federal Secretary for Economic Affairs, Dr. Kazim Niaz.
The meeting highlighted the…
CII Takes U-Turn on Declaring VPN Un-Islamic
Islamabad, (Newsman): Dr. Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi, Chairman of Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), clarified the council's recent declaration on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which had sparked controversy.
Speaking…
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chairs Meeting on Model Special Economic Zones
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the identification of locations for Model Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the policy…
