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ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that ‘Uraan Pakistan’ project will bring good news in new year. Speaking at the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, he expressed hope that due to untiring efforts of the economic team, the government would achieve the economic targets in next six months. “The remittances posted record $15 billion during first five months and it will expand to $35 billion by the end of the fiscal year,” said the prime minister. He said that the government managed to achieve the macroeconomic stability despite the fact that the opponents made no stone unturned to sabotage the…

LAHORE  – After killing a Sikh leader, who was pleading for a separate homeland known as Khalistan in Canada and plotting to kill another Sikh activist in the United States, India has been on a “secret assassination programme” deep inside Pakistan. The “Indian government sponsored terrorism around the world” and the programme was exposed by an American newspaper recently. According to the publication, Indian intelligence agency RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) carried out targeted killing of six people in Pakistan through hired assassins using Afghan weapons. In the last April, two masked men “identified” a man named Amir Sarfraz, also…

KARACHI: Residents of the port city continue to reel under traffic chaos caused by road closures as Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) sit-ins against the Parachinar crisis have entered the ninth day in several areas of the metropolis on Wednesday. Currently, sit-ins are being held at seven locations with MWM protesters and Sunnat wal Jamaat (ASWJ) workers — whose protests commenced on Tuesday — demonstrating at various points across the city. According to the traffic police, Numaish Chowrangi is completely closed to traffic along with the both tracks connecting Abul Hasan Isphahani Road to Abbas Town. The thoroughfare leading from Guru Mandir to…

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has expressed relief following the settlement of her long-running divorce battle with actor Brad Pitt, which has lasted for nearly eight years. The agreement was officially signed on Monday, December 30, 2024. The divorce, which has been described as “horrendous” by a close source, has been an extremely challenging time for Jolie and her family. According to an insider quoted by People, the past eight years have been fraught with difficulty, not only for Jolie but also for their six children. “These last eight years have been such a horrendous time for her and her family,” the…

Meta –  the parent company of WhatsApp – has announced that it will discontinue support for older Android and iPhone devices starting January 1, 2025. The decision comes in response to advancements in technology and aims to improve the security, functionality, and user experience of the app. According to a report by IOL, Android devices running the KitKat operating system (OS) or older versions will no longer support WhatsApp. This includes several popular older models from brands like Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and Sony. The move is part of WhatsApp’s efforts to stay ahead of the curve by leveraging newer…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari extended New Year greetings to the nation on Wednesday, expressing hopes for peace, progress, and prosperity in 2025. In a statement, PM Shehbaz said, “I pray that 2025 will be a year of good fortune and immense happiness for our nation.” “My prayer is that the sun of 2025 rises with the promise of progress and prosperity for Pakistan,” he remarked, urging the nation to begin the year with renewed determination to build a stable and thriving future. The prime minister highlighted significant progress in 2024, noting improvements in economic indicators…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan marked the arrival of 2025 with vibrant celebrations and strict security arrangements. According to details, the cities across the country witnessed fireworks, concerts, and gatherings, while authorities implemented measures to ensure public safety. In Karachi, Section 144 was imposed for two days to curb aerial firing, one-wheeling, and the use of motorcycles without silencers. Police launched a crackdown on violators, and traffic authorities released a detailed plan to manage vehicular movement. Roads including Teen Talwar, PIDC, and Club Road remained closed, while heavy traffic was restricted on routes leading to Mai Kolachi. The Sindh Rangers deployed additional…

ISLAMABAD : The government on Tuesday increased the prices of petroleum products. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the prices of petroleum products have been raised by up to Rs2.96 per litre for the next 15 days. The government has increased the price of petrol by 56 paisas per litre and the price of high-speed diesel by Rs2.96 per litre for the next fortnight. The Ministry of Finance issued a notification for the implementation of the new prices, which will take effect from midnight and remain in place for the next 15 days.

All private and government educational institutions across Sindh will resume regular teaching activities tomorrow. According to a statement from the provincial spokesperson, authorities have assured that necessary arrangements have been made to ensure smooth operations in educational institutions, with security measures also being reviewed in light of the ongoing situation in the city. On Dec 17, the Sindh Education Department had issued an official notification regarding the winter holidays for educational institutions across the province. According to the notification, all private and government schools in Sindh were to observe holidays from December 21 to 31. The decision applied uniformly to…

As the cricket world has geared up to bid farewell to 2024 in a bittersweet way, but the signing up of Australian former cricketer David Warner for the forthcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is a big news for the fans, especially from Pakistan. According to details, Warner, who had registered himself for the PSL for the first time, was having a claim to fame as the aggressive and blazing opening batter, who had not only represented at the international level, but also went onto play for various franchises and teams across the world. The PSL administration was…