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U.S. dispatches final military aid to Kyiv amid Ukraine war uncertainty

U.S. dispatches final military aid to Kyiv amid Ukraine war uncertainty

US Green Lights Additional $250M Military Aid to Ukraine. The White House approves an additional $250 million in military aid to Ukraine. The aid is the final allocation of funds available without fresh approval from Congress. The White House has given the green light for an additional $250 million in military aid to Ukraine. This … Read more

Export-Reliant Japan Faces Setback as Factory Output Declines

Export-Reliant Japan Faces Setback as Factory Output Declines

Japan’s Nov exports drop 0.9%, with 2.5% in auto and 3.5% in electronics. Manufacturers predict 6.0% Dec rise but fear 7.2% Jan decline, hinting at uncertainty. Global downturn, rising prices, and Toyota’s Daihatsu halt pose challenges; Nov retail sales up 5.3%, a positive. Japan, known for its export-driven economy, is grappling with a setback as … Read more

Govt bans New Year celebrations in solidarity with oppressed Palestinians: PM Kakar

Govt bans New Year celebrations in solidarity with oppressed Palestinians: PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said that in view of shocking situation of Palestine, the government of Pakistan had completely banned all kinds of events regarding the New Year celebrations to express solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians. He also urged the general public to show solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza … Read more

Cement exports rise 48.28% to $113.998 million in five months

Cement sales in Pakistan

Islamabad – Cement exports experienced a notable surge of 48.28% in the initial five months of the fiscal year 2023-24 compared to the corresponding period last year, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). During July-November (2023-24), cement exports reached US $113.998 million, a significant increase from US $76.8779 million in July-November (2022-23). … Read more

NAB summons Asad Qaiser, Atif Khan, and Shahram Tarakai

NAB
  • NAB summoned them over their involvement in corruption.
  • Chairman NAB directed regular investigation into relevant complaints.

PESHAWAR: National Accountability Bureau(NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa summoned former Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser along with former provincial ministers Shahram Khan Tarakai and Atif Khan.

According to the statement issued by NAB, NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has summoned former Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser and two former ministers of PTI  Shahram Khan Tarakai and Atif Khan on January 10.

It is stated in the statement that complaints of irregularities in the construction of Mardan Swabi Road were received against the former ministers of PTI and the former speaker of the National Assembly.

Similarly, there are complaints against Atif Khan of widespread corruption and misuse of powers in sports and tourism projects, taking notice of which Chairman NAB has directed a regular investigation into the relevant complaints.

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Dubai New Year Event Traffic Plan: All major roads to remain closed

Dubai New Year Event Traffic Plan: All major roads to remain closed

Dubai Police has released a traffic plan for New Year’s celebrations, announcing the closure of major roads starting at 4 pm on December 31. Abdul Rehman Obaid Juma Al Falasi, a representative from the traffic department, advised those intending to join festivities in Downtown and other popular areas to start early and utilize public transport … Read more

Dubai Issues Security Plan for New Year Events

Dubai Issues Security Plan for New Year Events

Dubai authorities have outlined an extensive security blueprint for the upcoming New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacle. The city has been strategically divided into four sectors—North, Central, West, and the Maritime sector—across 32 locations to efficiently oversee the celebrations. Spearheaded by Dubai’s Events Security Committee, this collaborative effort involves 55 government and private entities. The fireworks … Read more

FO regrets ‘interference’ by foreign missions commenting over Baloch protests

FO regrets ‘interference’ by foreign missions commenting over Baloch protests

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday regretted the “interference” by some foreign missions in Pakistan for commenting on the Baloch protesters, saying the country was fully capable of handling its internal matters. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at a weekly press briefing said the constitution of Pakistan guaranteed freedom of expression to its citizens … Read more

Liberia fuel tanker blast killed 40 workers

Liberia fuel tanker blast killed 40 workers

A fuel tanker overturned near Totota town, causing over 40 deaths. Witnesses reported the tanker caught fire during a rush to collect spilled fuel. A pregnant woman was among the victims, and some bodies were severely burned. In central Liberia, a tragic incident unfolded as a fuel tanker crashed and exploded, resulting in the loss … Read more

ECP dismisses plea seeking removal of Fawad from his post

ECP dismisses plea seeking removal of Fawad from his post

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday dismissed a plea aiming to oust Fawad Hasan Fawad from his position as caretaker Federal Minister for Privatisation and Inter-Provincial Coordination. The plea, submitted by Advocate Syed Aziz Uddin Kaka Khel on September 29, sought the removal of “biased ministers” from the interim government in preparation … Read more

University of British Columbia Offers Scholarships For International Students

University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is currently accepting applications for its undergraduate scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. These scholarships cater to a variety of interests and are open to students worldwide. There are two main scholarship tracks: the Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award and the International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES). The OIS Award … Read more

PTI activist Khadija Shah released on bail  

PTI
  • She was on police remand for her involvement in May 9 incidents.
  • Khadija Shah has been released due to lack of evidence in case.
  • Police arrested her in case of arson in Jinnah House Lahore.

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activist and renowned fashion designer Khadija Shah was released on bail.

According to police officials, Khadija Shah was on police remand for her involvement in the May 9 incidents. Khadija Shah has been released due to lack of evidence in the case. Khadija Shah was transferred from Lahore to Quetta on transit remand on December 12.

Khadija Shah was supposed to appear in the Anti-Terrorism Court(ATC) today after completing her 6-day remand, but instead of presenting her in the court, the police released her on bail.

It should be noted that the police had arrested Khadija Shah in the case of arson and vandalism in Jinnah House Lahore.

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Who was Matt Napolitano? Education, Career & Cause of Death

Matt Napolitano

Matt Napolitano, a 33-year-old news anchor at Fox News Media, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2023. His death has left a significant gap in the industry, with his family sharing the news on Twitter. Matt’s death was not connected to the COVID-19 vaccine but to an autoimmune disease. Matt Napolitano, a beloved 33-year-old news … Read more

IHC halts cipher trial till Jan 11

IHC halts cipher trial till Jan 11

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday issued stay orders, putting a halt to the trial proceedings involving ciphers. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, presiding over the case, suspended the proceedings until January 11 in response to a petition challenging the in-camera trial. The defense argued before the court that contrary to a mere complaint, … Read more

Xiaomi Enters Electric Vehicle Market with SU7 Launch

Xiaomi Enters Electric Vehicle Market with SU7 Launch

Xiaomi enters EV race with SU7 launch, aiming for top 5 spot. SU7 zooms past Tesla with “super motor” tech & smartphone-car fusion. Can Xiaomi conquer China’s crowded EV market against giants like BYD? Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi unveiled its first electric vehicle on Thursday, the SU7, and promptly announced it was aiming to become … Read more

Who is Nicole Brydon Bloom? All About Justin Theroux’s Girlfriend

Nicole Brydon Bloom

Bloom graduated from Elon University in 2017 with an acting degree. She has a notable resume with roles in shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Affair, and 1BR. Bloom’s father, David Bloom, passed away during the Iraq War in 2003, but he was honored through social media tributes. In February 2023, rumors … Read more

Tesla Robot Incident: Engineer Attacked at Giga Texas Plant

Tesla Robot Incident: Engineer Attacked at Giga Texas Plant

Tesla engineer fatally attacked by malfunctioning robot at Giga Texas. Raises concerns about workplace safety and rapid automation risks. Doubts over injury reports, with Workers Defense Project filing OSHA complaint. In a shocking turn of events at the Giga Texas factory in Austin, witnesses were left horrified as a Tesla engineer met a tragic fate … Read more

Who is Miya Houston? All About Marques Houston’s Wife

Miya Houston

Marques and Miya Houston met in 2018 at a Jehovah’s Witness event. They got engaged in March 2019 and married in August 2020. They welcomed their first child, Zara Denise, in December 2021. The love story of Marques and Miya Houston is a beautiful journey filled with chance meetings, heartfelt moments, and the joy of … Read more

NY Times Files Lawsuit Against Microsoft and OpenAI Over Chatbot Training

NY Times Files Lawsuit Against Microsoft and OpenAI Over Chatbot Training

NY Times sues Microsoft, OpenAI over chatbot training with news stories. Claims AI bots divert web traffic, impacting ad revenue and subscriptions. OpenAI surprised, commits to respecting rights; Microsoft silent. In a significant legal development, The New York Times has officially filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging that the tech giants are jeopardizing … Read more

Corps Commanders express serious concern over repression, human rights violations in IIOJK

Corps Commanders express serious concern over repression, human rights violations in IIOJK

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir presided over the two days long 261st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ, here on Thursday. The forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhadas including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and Citizens who laid their lives … Read more

Latest Honda CD 70 black price & Meezan Bank installment plans

Honda CD 70 Black latest price in Pakistan – August 2024

In the bustling markets of Pakistan, Atlas Honda, the renowned Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, continues to dominate with its fuel-efficient and comfortable bike variants. Among them, the Honda CD 70 emerges as a top-seller, celebrated for its appealing design, super econo-power, and smoke-free 4-stroke engine. Available in vibrant red, classic black, and cool blue. Honda CD … Read more

Latest update on non-PTA, patched mobile phones

non-PTA mobile phones updates

In response to the surge in illegal mobile phones flooding the market, Pakistani authorities are launching a comprehensive crackdown against non-PTA-registered and tampered devices. This move aims to address significant revenue losses attributed to the use of manipulated International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, allowing users to evade heavy taxes on mobile phones. The Pakistani … Read more

Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers approved for NA-15

Nawaz Sharif nomination papers

The nomination papers of former prime minister and leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif have been approved from NA-15. Lawyers from both sides gave arguments in front of Returning Officer NA-15 Hajra Sami; the objection filed by the PTI against Nawaz Sharif was rejected. After the approval of Nawaz Sharif’s papers, there … Read more

Passing out parade held at PAF Airmen Academy Korangi

PAF

 

KARACHI:  Passing out Parade of Aero Apprentices was held at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek Karachi on Thursday.

Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Air Defence), Pakistan Air Force, was Chief Guest at the occasion.

Earlier, Air Vice Marshal Syed Imran Majid Ali, Air Officer Commanding, PAF Academy Korangi Creek, received the Chief Guest.

A total of 1410 Aero Apprentices including 66 trainees from Pakistan Navy and 01 trainee from Sri Lanka have successfully completed their technical training.

While addressing the ceremony, the chief guest said, “PAF is a highly professional organization that is venerated as a combat efficient force and has always come up to the expectations of the nation during testing times through its historic valour, operational preparedness and professional excellence”. He further said that PAF is equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and has full potential to defend the aerial boundaries of the motherland.

The chief guest emphasized that the current security scenario calls for a fully harmonized training of PAF workforce that is fully capable of protecting and maintaining its next generation defence assets.

He congratulated the graduating airmen and wished them a bright future and success in their upcoming professional assignments. Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Air Defence) also commended the Academy Instructional Staff for their sincere endeavors and commitment to the cause of training.

Later, the worthy chief guest awarded trophies to the distinction holders. Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for Overall Best Performance was awarded to Aircraftman Talha Usman whereas Asghar Khan Trophy for the Overall Best Performance in Aeronautics was clinched by Aircraftman Muhammad Arslan.

Nur Khan Trophy for the Best in Avionics Technology was conferred upon Aircraftman Talha Usman whereas Air Officer Commanding Trophy for the Best Performance in General Service Training was awarded to Academy Sergeant Aircraftman Anees Ur Rehman.

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How to get Canadian Startup Visa? good news for Pakistan

Canadian Startup Visa

Pakistani entrepreneurs are exploring a unique path to Canadian immigration by considering the Canadian startup visa, deviating from traditional points-based systems. The appeal lies in the startup visa’s absence of age restrictions and its reasonable financial requirements, offering a middle-ground approach. This immigration option is distinct from Express Entry and business visas, specifically catering to … Read more

Expected Petrol Prices in Pakistan on January 1, 2024

Petrol Prices in Pakistan 2024

Petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to go down in January 2024 due to recent changes in global oil prices. Reliable sources predict a reduction of about Rs1.72 per liter for petrol in the first half of the upcoming month, marking the third consecutive decline. On the flip side, diesel prices are anticipated to increase … Read more

Court approves 14-day judicial remand of Shah Mahmood Qureshi 

Court
  • SM Qureshi’s name has been included in 12 cases.
  • Prosecutor said 12 cases registered against Qureshi.
  • Court rejected prosecutor’s request for physical remand.

RAWALPINDI: A local Court sent former federal minister and Vice-Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on a 14-day judicial remand in May 9 cases.

PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s name has been included in 12 more cases while the court sent him to jail on judicial remand in all the cases.

The prosecutor said 12 cases have been registered against Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Rawalpindi district on May 9. The PTI leader has also been named in the GHQ, Army Museum attack, sensitive institution office attack, and Metro bus station burning cases while he has been arrested in all 12 cases.

The prosecutor has requested the court to allow Shah Mahmood to be interrogated in all the cases together.

The prosecutor has also requested the physical remand of Shah Mehmood till January 2 in all 12 cases.

Later, the court rejected the prosecutor’s request for physical remand and sent him to Adiala jail on a 14-day judicial remand in all cases.

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