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RAWALPINDI : Two personnel of Pakistani Army, including an officer, were martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted on the night between January 29 and 30 on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly six were eliminated. However, during intense fire exchange, Major Hamza Israr, who was leading his troops from the front, and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem embraced martyrdom. Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the…

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may begin without the usual opening ceremony or captains’ press conference, following a revised arrival schedule for participating teams. This year, the England and Australia cricket teams will arrive in Pakistan closer to the tournament’s start. Sources within the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that teams, including England and Australia, will reach Pakistan after their respective tours. England is scheduled to conclude its tour of India by February 12, while Australia will finish its series in Sri Lanka on February 14. As a result, both teams have withdrawn from the warm-up matches, a decision consistent…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to complete the Rawalpindi Ring Road project by December. She gave these directions during her surprise visit to the said project today. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the completion of 38-km long Rawalpindi Ring Road project will solve the long-overdue traffic problem. She said that provision of funds will be ensured for the completion of the said project. Maryam Nawaz also took an aerial view of the said project and also visited Khasala Khurd Rawalpindi Ring Road Camp Office. Briefing about the project, the Commissioner Rawalpindi…

KARACHI :  H.E Yang Yundong, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, expressed satisfaction with the diplomatic and economic relations between China and Pakistan and emphasized the need to further accelerate bilateral trade between the two countries. “The friendship between China and Pakistan is an example for the world. We deeply value Pakistan’s support for China on every forum and hold the same sentiments for Pakistan,” he said. This was discussed during a meeting at the Chinese Consulate with renowned philatelist and Chief Advisor of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), Arif Balgamwala (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), who was invited…

ISLAMABAD  (Xinhua) :  The New Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province achieved a significant milestone as it received its first Airbus on Tuesday, the airport’s manager said. The special flight from the United Arab Emirates landed at the airport, marking the first-ever landing of an Airbus in Gwadar’s history, Khalid Kakar, the airport’s manager told Xinhua. The China-aided airport is a state-of-the-art 4F-grade facility capable of accommodating the world’s largest civil aircraft. Its 3,658-meter-long, 75-meter-wide runway, built with specialized foundation treatment, sets a new benchmark in engineering standards. “The airport officially commenced operations on Jan. 20, and since…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extended warm greetings to the Chinese people and leadership on the occasion of the Chinese New Year, reaffirming the enduring Pakistan-China friendship. He expressed optimism for China’s continued progress and prosperity, highlighting the strength of bilateral ties built on mutual trust and respect. Acknowledging China’s rapid economic rise, he credited its leadership and people for their dedication. He also emphasized CPEC as a symbol of regional development and noted China’s contributions to Pakistan’s economic growth. He expressed confidence that the new year would further enhance cooperation between the two nations.

Meta Platforms on Wednesday said it has agreed to pay about $25 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over the company’s suspension of his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol. Trump filed lawsuits against Twitter Inc, now known as X, Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google, as well as their chief executives in July 2021, alleging they unlawfully silence conservative viewpoints. Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended after his supporters launched an assault on the U.S. Capitol following a speech by him repeating false claims that his election defeat was the result…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces an annual loss of almost Rs5 trillion (Rs5,000 billion or $18 billion) in the country’s maritime sector because of under-utilised ports, tax evasion, malpractices, fake billing, misuse of Afghan Transit Trade and lack of value addition. An informed government source, while referring to the report of a high-level task force, told ‘The News’ that under-utilised ports cost the exchequer of Rs3.19 trillion, tax evasion in the maritime sector calculated around Rs1.12 trillion, Rs313 billion is lost because of malpractices and fake billing, Rs70 billion is missed because of restrictions on trans-shipment (process of moving goods from one…

PESHAWAR :Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has commenced preparations for its rally in Swabi on February 8. According to party sources, all leaders have been instructed to mobilise workers, with each Khyber Pakhtunkhwa MNA tasked to bring at least 500 supporters. To ease financial strain on leaders, workers have been asked to arrange their own transport. Additionally, every national and provincial assembly member has been given specific tasks to ensure the event’s success. PTI workers from Punjab will also be invited to participate. Meanwhile, PTI’s provincial president, Junaid Akbar, stated that all party leaders would attend, promising that the Swabi rally would…

ISLAMABAD :Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country while very cold in hilly areas during the next 24 hours. However, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir are expected to have cloudy conditions with chances of light rain and snowfall. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave is currently affecting the upper parts of the country, bringing cold conditions, particularly in hilly regions. During the last 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country, with very cold conditions in hilly areas. Light rain and snowfall…