Twice in the past three months, Dar had said that Saudi Arabia would give $3 billion cash –the second bailout in the past one year. By June 30th, the foreign exchange reserves position would be “exceptionally good compared to where Pakistan is standing today”, claimed the finance minister. The finance minister once again claimed that the “government is committed to the IMF programme. “Default, default and default mantra should be stopped as it is harming Pakistan”, pleaded the finance minister. The finance minister stated that the PTI’s white paper, released a day ago, was deceiving and most of the macroeconomic figures were wrong.

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ISLAMABAD, JAN 4: Amid an uptick in terrorist activity in the country, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday assured the nation that the government was taking steps to counter terrorism. Pakistan has seen a rise in terrorist attacks across the country, believed to have been planned and directed by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leaders based in Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today, Sanaullah said the state’s efforts against terrorism could not be publicised as it would compromise its success. “But this should not be taken to mean that nothing is being done,” the minister said, adding that tremendous efforts against terrorism were underway and the nation should rest assured about the matter. Sanaullah said the NSC meeting had concretely decided that talks about any concerns or issues would only be held with the Afghan government.

Yonge Blue Wave girls' soccer program didn't initially plan on seeing the Bartram Trail Bears this season. The impromptu meeting between the two teams happened on Tuesday night in a match that saw Bartram Trail top P.K. Yonge won't have to see Bartram Trail again this season as the two programs compete in different classifications. However, since Bartram Trail previously played Lakeland Christian this season, the Blue Wave is able to use Tuesday's loss as a measuring stick. Lakeland Christian won the Class 3A state title last year, which is the same classification the Blue Wave competes in.

The recent attacks by the TTP on the civilian CTD centre in Bannu are the latest incident. The group’s attacks have killed and injured thousands of innocent civilians, including women and children. Pakistan needs to adopt the following strategy:First, no mercy should be shown to the TTP as it poses a serious threat to national security. If left unchecked, the TTP could potentially destabilise the country and undermine the government’s ability to maintain order and security. The TTP is a major obstacle to the development and progress of Pakistan.

Now, Indian media and users are comparing it to a Sajjad Ali song, after the singer shared a video on his Instagram. Okay so 'besharam rang' doesn't just sound like Koi Fariyaad but Sajjad Ali's song 'Ab ke hum bichare' https://t.co/wn2kaLgFmr#BesharamRang Bollywood needs to do better. — Anuschka (@AnuschkaaPreeti) December 30, 2022Convinced that it sounds similar to the Pathaan track, a user wrote, “This sounds like Besharam Rang from Pathaan.” Another added, “Besharam song based on Sajjad Ali music composition. They also copy Japanese songs and all old and new Pakistani songs.”Did Shahrukh Khan, Vishal Dadlani - Shekhar copy Besharam Rang song from song - "Ab ke hum Bichare" composed by Pakistani Musician Sajjad Ali?? So, basically:Jain - Makeba beats + Sajjad Ali old song 'Ab ke hum bichare' + Jagjeet's Singh 'Koi Fariyad' = #Pathan's Besharam Rang.

Following an uptick in terror activities across the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced that Pakistan will adopt a "zero tolerance policy" for terrorists challenging its writ. The decision came after a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) yesterday, which according to the premier took “major decisions” after hours of deliberations. Two of them stand out: State of Pakistan will adopt zero tolerance policy for terrorists challenging its writ. Two, economic roadmap will revive economy & provide relief to the people — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 3, 2023“Peace is non-negotiable,” PM Shehbaz wrote on his official Twitter handle. ‘Economic roadmap’Shehbaz further stated that an economic roadmap would be established to help revive the economy and “provide relief to the people”.

The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) added 105 suspicious persons and 354 seminaries in the Fourth Schedule list during the year 2022. According to the department, it carried out 1,225 intelligence-based operations across Punjab, in which 244 suspects were arrested and 197 cases were registered. Personnel of the department arrested 20 proclaimed offenders, three men named in the Red Book of wanted terrorists were killed in encounter and 13 carrying head money were traced. Worldwide Red Notices were issued to apprehend six suspects and investigations were started to issue the notices for seven others. The technical wing of the provincial CTD recommended to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority the blocking of 123,291 websites involved in cybercrimes, of which 74,230 were blocked.

Share:KABUL - The Afghan Taliban administration on Sunday rejected Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah’s remarks pertaining to outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) hideouts in Afghanistan, calling them ‘provocative’ and ‘baseless’. In an interview with a private TV channel last week, Sanaullah had said that Pakistan may target TTP militants in Afghanistan if authorities in Kabul did not take any action against them. “Afghanistan is our brotherly country and we will first talk to them to dismantle the TTP hideouts and hand over the group’s members to Pakistan,” the interior minister had said. It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan has seen an uptick in terrorist attacks across the country, believed to have been planned and directed by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leaders based in Afghanistan. Pakistan has been pressing successive governments in Kabul to take action against the TTP and other militants based in Afghanistan.

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The Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) on Monday announced that it would not give a vote of confidence to Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. In a statement released by the party, the MWM Political Council said that it has taken the decision after consultation with its leadership. However, Speaker Sibtain Khan had intervened, saying it could not happen as the Punjab Assembly was in session and calling a new one would be unconstitutional. A day after the LHC had reinstated Elahi, PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry had said that the party would ask Elahi to take a vote of confidence as soon as possible. It is pertinent to note that earlier the MWM had announced unconditional support to the former ruling party for the local government election in Islamabad.

Bangladeshi villager Belal Hossian, 35, a victim of illegal organ trade, shows the scars from his illegal kidney removal operation. PHOTO: AFPIt has taken a kidnapping of a young boy for Punjab’s law enforcement agencies to realise that a human organ trafficking group is active in the province and trying to lure in people with promises of high cash amounts. Frantic with worry, Abdullah’s father approached the Manawan police station and lodged a complaint about his missing son. Consequently,, as per police sources, recently, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA) have joined the investigation process as well. However, despite recent raids by both authorities to catch the ringleaders of the trafficking group, so far there has been little luck.

Share:The National Security Committee (NSC) will meet again on Monday (today) to take crucial decisions on terrorism and economic challenges. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the National Security Committee (NSC) session which will be attended by civil and military officials. On December 30, the National Security Committee (NSC) vowed to respond firmly to resurgent terrorism in the country and expressed the resolve that militants are enemies of Pakistan. The meeting expressed the resolve that militants are enemies of Pakistan. It added that the NSC meeting will continue on Monday, January 2, in which further decisions will be taken in light of the proposals.

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The political leadership of the country welcomed 2023 with pledges of resetting the national priorities in order to achieve prosperity in the New Year, as the country passed a tough year fraught with economic, political and environmental challenges. “In the new year, as a nation, we must set our priorities correctly to overcome the challenges facing the nation,” he added. IA 2023 will be the year hope triumphs over hate, truth over lies & Unity triumphs over division. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in his message said: “Year 2022: it was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. Year 2022: "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times".