Gen Kirillov’s Murder: An Uzbek Held, Putin Roars Revenge

MOSCOW: As Putin roared revenge, Russian authorities have nabbed an Uzbek man (29) Wednesday (18th Dec 2024) in connection with the murder of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, head of the Radiation, Chemical & Biological Protection Forces, a day earlier. According to details the suspect, whose name has not been revealed yet, was engaged by Ukrainian […]

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US Envoy Blome Visits Karachi, Reinforces Trade, Investment Partnership

KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome visited the Metropolis Tuesday & Wednesday (17th, 18th Dec 2024) reaffirming the United States’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in business, trade, jobs and education.  His engagements emphasized shared goals of economic growth, opportunity, and respect for human dignity. At a dinner with business leaders, Ambassador Blome highlighted […]

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PID working for the welfare of journalists: DG

KARACHI: The Press Information Department (PID), under the leadership of DG Erum Tanvir, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting journalists and Media workers in Pakistan. During a meeting with Sheher Bano, Vice President of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), VP-PFUJ, mentioned a recent research conducted by PFUJ, in collaboration with the International Federation […]

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Pakistan made progress in containing extremism: US

WASHINGTON: US State Department here acknowledged on Monday (16th Dec, 2024) that Pakistan had made progress in containing extremism. However, the National Risk Assessment (NRA) on money laundering and terrorist financing also pointed towards rise in terrorist attacks in 2023. Following assessment of 87 terrorists outfits it transpired that 41 groups were providing money transfer […]

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Punjab Schools to remain closed on 10th Anniv of APS Tragedy

ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Provincial government, citing security concerns, has decided to keep all schools closed Monday (16th Dec 2024) on the 10th anniversary of APS Tragedy. Nation is observing the 10th anniversary of APS tragedy that took place on 16th day of Dec, 2014. Six TTP militants attacked the school, shot 133 students and 17 teachers/staffers down. […]

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