KARACHI: Scott Urbom has officially taken on the role of Consul General at the US Consulate General here underscoring the ongoing US-Pakistan diplomatic relationship. Scott Urbom brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He served most recently as Office Director in the Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, overseeing […]
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BOISE (Idaho): The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) recently added eight new members, including three IADA-Accredited Dealers and five IADA-Verified Products and Services Members. This expansion brings the organization’s total membership to a historic high of 169 companies, solidifying IADA’s reputation as the global leader in the business aircraft resale industry. “This unprecedented growth underscores […]
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MUSAKHEL (BALOCHISTAN): BLA carried out a number of attacks on various spots in the region on Monday (26th August, 2024) morning killing 50 individuals. Security forces and LEAs have stated that they had retaliated and neutralized 21 BLA separatists. During exchange of fire 14 soldiers have given the ultimate sacrifice. Forty BLA militants (who have […]
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JERUSALEM: In his opinion piece run by daily Haaretz on Thursday (22nd August, 2024) Israeli Major Gen (R) Yitzhak Brik has predicted that the Jewish Country would collapse within a year if it fails to contain war with Hamas and Hezbollah. “The country really is galloping towards the edge of an abyss…If the War of […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ*): Journalist Khursheed Rajput of Tando Adam was allegedly tortured by local police on 9th August, while journalist Kashif Ghafoor Arain was attacked and robbed on 11th August, in separate provinces across Pakistan. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ*) joins its affiliate, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), in condemning the recent attacks and […]
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KARACHI: Pakistanis mark the 53rd martyrdom anniversary of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider (NH) today (20 August, 2022). One of the major arteries of this Metropolis is called Rashid Minhas Road. It runs all the way from Shahrah-e-Faisal passing through Cantonment area, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Azizabad etc to join the Super Highway. And yes Lucky […]
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ISLAMABAD: Natalie A. Baker assumed the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the US Embassy here in August 2024. Before coming to Pakistan Natalie has served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Doha from August 2021 to July 2024. Earlier, she has worked as Director of the Office of […]
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DHAKA (NPTV/IFJ*/RSF/CPJ): Four journalists lost their lives, 160 got injured and four women Media workers were assaulted during the recent university students-led riots. Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) had confirmed that 2 journalists were slain on 18th day of July. Shakil Hossain, of the daily Bhorer Awaj newspaper, was killed while reporting in Bhorer […]
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RAWALPINDI: Following the arrest of (R) Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, for their actions prejudicial to the military discipline 3 more retired servicemen (brigadier Ghaffar, brigadier Naeem and colonel Asim) have been taken into military custody on Thursday (15th day of August, 2024). According to ISPR: “Further investigations of certain retired officers and their accomplices for […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ*/RSF): Presently, Afghanistan ranks as third worst country for Media coming in at 178th out of 180 on the World Press Freedom Index. Hundreds of Media Houses have been shut down, thousands of journalists (80 percent of female workers) were shown the door, since the fall of Kabul on 15th day of August, 2023. […]
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