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32 shot dead as violence flares up in KP’s Kurram

Hundreds flee deadly clashes between tribal groups.  KP minister rejects reports of gun attack on helicopter in Parachinar.  Spokesman says KP govt delegation holds constructive discussions for peace. PESHAWAR  –  At least 32 people have been shot dead during ongoing armed clashes between tribal groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district over the past 24 hours, […]

Govt finalises plan to handle PTI’s Nov 24 protests

Islamabad dist admin calls contingents from Punjab, Sindh, Kashmir in addition to FC force.  Hostels, bus terminals, Motorways closed.  Section 144 imposed in federal capital, Punjab.  No sit-ins or gatherings to be allowed in Islamabad: Naqvi. ISLAMABAD, LAHORE  –  Following the Islamabad High Court’s ruling not to allow protest demonstrations in the federal capital, the […]

Pakistan regrets UNSC inability to reach consensus on Gaza

ISLAMABAD  –  Pakistan yesterday regretted United Nations Security Council’s inability to reach consensus over the resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking at a weekly news briefing here, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan reiterates its call for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire; unhindered access to humanitarian assistance; and full support […]

Uncertainty prevails over PTI’s final protest plan

Imran, Bushra urge party workers to join protest march on Nov 24.  No illegal protest or rally allowed in capital, rules Islamabad High Court.  Interior minister rules out talks with PTI founder.  Both govt, PTI not optimistic about outcome of talks. ISLAMABAD  –  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan Thursday claimed that he had received […]

PM for ensuring third party validation in all govt procurements

ISLAMABAD  –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed to purge the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority of all kind of influence after introducing reforms to the PPRA. He also gave clear instructions to ensure third-party validation, including quality assurance, in all government procurements. Chairing a review meeting of the Public Procurement and Good Governance in […]

PM reiterates resolve to make Pakistan polio-free

ISLAMABAD  –  Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the resolve of the government to make Pakistan a polio-free country and said that the federation along with all the provinces were taking steps at polio eradication. He said all the provinces had been taken into confidence over the polio eradication measure and together they […]

12 soldiers martyred in Bannu suicide blast

ISPR says six Khwarij terrorists killed in operation.  President, PM reiterate resolve to wipe out terrorism.  Funeral prayers of Shaheed soldiers offered at Bannu Garrison. RAWALPINDI  –  Security Forces killed six Khwarij terrorists on Wednesday by effectively thwarting Khwarij attempt to enter the joint check post in general area MaliKhel in Bannu District, says a […]