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Five terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO

report in Daily Times, Dec 31, 2023At least five terrorists were killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan district, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. “After an intense exchange of fire, five terrorists, including terrorist commander Rahzaib, who is also known as, ‘Khuray’, were sent to hell,” said the statement issued by the military’s media wing, The militants had…

PML-N aims to engage public for ‘meaningful manifesto’

by Zulqernain Tahir in Dawn, December 28th, 2023LAHORE: With elections just round the corner, the PML-N on Wednesday unveiled an online portal to seek inputs from Pakistani nationals at home and abroad by Jan 5 for its upcoming manifesto, likely to be launched in the second week of next month. PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif underscored the participation of people in this endeavour and said the former ruling party aimed to enter elections “with a mission…

COAS stresses regional connectivity role for Pakistan

.report in Daily Times, Dec 21, 2023.EChief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has said that Pakistan wishes to develop itself as a hub of connectivity and a gateway to Central Asia and beyond, a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. Speaking to media and think tanks in the United States during his maiden trip, the army chief further highlighted that the country “eschews bloc politics” and believes…

Soldier martyred in Waziristan clash with militants

report in Dawn, December 6th, 2023PESHAWAR: An army soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire with militants in Sararogha area of the South Waziristan tribal district on Tuesday, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations said. It said a fire exchange took place between troops and terrorists in general area Sararogha. “The troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. However, during exchange of intense fire, Sepoy Ahmed Ali, 26, a resident of Charsadda district,…

Army gets unmanned combat aerial vehicles

report in The Daily Star, Dec 5, 2023In a first, the aviation unit of Bangladesh Army got unmanned combat aerial vehicles, also known as combat drone, said a press release of Inter-Services Public Relations yesterday. A programme was held on the occasion at the aviation forward base in Patenga, Chattogram. Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed joined the programme as the chief guest. These drones will make it possible to take instant decisions…

Drug procurement rackets: GMOA wants mastermind arrested

By Rathindra Kuruwita in The Island, Nov 24, 2023The mastermind behind the procurement of a stock of substandard intravenous human immunoglobulin (IVIG) and misappropriating a huge amount of public funds had to be revealed, the secretary of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA), Dr. Haritha Aluthge told The Island. “There is a broad public discussion on how this transpired, what the government has done, and the status of the investigation, especially following the recent arrests.…

Over 1,000 deaths in Afghanistan due to diabetes complications: Ministry

By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, November 22, 2023The Ministry of Public Health in Afghanistan has revealed alarming statistics concerning diabetes, stating that 1,000 individuals succumb to the disease annually, highlighting the severity of this health crisis. On World Diabetes Day in Kabul, acting Deputy Minister of Public Health Habibullah Akhundzadah expressed deep concern over the escalating diabetes rates, citing that in 2022 alone, a staggering 17,499 people were diagnosed with the condition.…

US had reacted to IK’s cipher statement very next day

By Ansar Abbasi in The News, Nov 22, 2023ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy had conveyed to the Foreign Office on March 28, 2022 that the statement of the-then prime minister Imran Khan in a public rally about the cipher “was not playing well in DC”. This US reaction to Imran Khan’s statement was quick – the very next day of Imran Khan’s statement. Sources said the US Charge d’Affaires had also requested, on the very next…

PTI’s Ali Nawaz Awan joins IPP

report in Dawn, Nov 20th, 2023In A major blow to Imran Khan and his party, PTI leader Ali Nawaz Awan made public appearance and joined the Istehkam-i- Pakistan Party (IPP) on Sunday, media reports said. Mr Awan who used to forcefully defend PTI in TV talk shows, held a meeting with IPP chief Jahangir Tareen and President Aleem Khan, according to Geo News. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the IPP termed the former…

Four terrorists killed, arms, explosive recovered in North Waziristan: ISPR

Report in Pakistan Today, Nov 20, 2023RAWALPINDI: Four terrorists including a ring leader were killed, arms, ammunition and explosives recovered in intelligence base operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, the security forces on an intelligence tip-off regarding presence of wanted terrorists conducted operation in Khaisoor area of the district. During operation four wanted terrorists including ring leader Ibrahim alias Musa were killed.…

AL leader threatens to kill Peter Haas

Report in Prthom Alo, Nov 16, 2023Chattogram: An upazila level leader of the governing Awami League has threatened to kill the US ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter D Haas, while addressing a public rally. A 28-second video clip of the public speech of Faridul Alam, senior vice-president of Maheshkhali upazila unit of Awami League in Cox’s Bazar, went viral on Wednesday. The US embassy in Bangladesh expressed their concerns in this regard. Faridul Alam on 6…