September 1, 2023 - News Feed

Pakistanis Protest Surge in Electricity Bills

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistanis are angry about a sudden increase in their electricity bills. In daily protests that began in late August, people are demanding the government take back the new charges that have made electricity almost unaffordable for many. VOA’s Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman explains why this crisis has emerged. Camera:…

Briefing session for resident Diplomatic Missions held at Foreign Office, Islamabad

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

A briefing session for the resident Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was convened by the Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Government Effectiveness Dr Jehanzeb Khan made a detailed presentation informing the diplomatic corps on…

Funeral prayer of Jani Khel suicide attack martyrs offered

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

The Namaz-e-Janaza of Shuhada, who embraced shahadat in yesterday's motorcycle-borne suicide blast in Jani Khel area of Bannu was offered at Bannu today.Later, the Shuhada will be laid to rest with full military honour in their respective hometowns.Senior serving military and civil administrative officers and troops attended the Janaza.Armed Forces…

Jamal Shah inaugurates week-long Pakistan Defence Day cultural activities

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah has formally inaugurated a week-long cultural activity being organized in connection with Pakistan Defence Day to be observed on Wednesday.In this regard, a special exhibition of warfare artifacts opened at Islamabad Museum located at Sir Syed Memorial.Talking to media, Jamal…

PAF releases short documentary in connection with September 1965 war

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has released a short documentary on the courage and bravery of Pakistan Air Force soldiers in connection with the September 1965 war, in which the air battle that took place on 1st September 1965, has been described.Source: Radio PakistanThe post PAF releases short documentary in connection…

Sindh: Dr Saad Khalid rejects rumours of suspected cases of Mpox disease

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

Sindh Caretaker Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz has categorically rejected the rumors of the suspected cases of Monkeypox disease in the province.In this connection, he stated that the results of initial diagnostic report of three suspected people are negative. They all have been quarantined as per the recommendation of…

New US Consul General assumes charge in Peshawar

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

Senior US Foreign Service Officer, Shante Moore has assumed responsibility as the Consul General at the United States Consulate General in Peshawar.Consul General Moore joined the State Department in year 2000 and besides other countries he has also served in Afghanistan.Source: Radio PakistanThe post New US Consul General assumes charge…

Soldier martyred in gun battle with terrorists in Khyber: ISPR

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in a fire exchange that took place between own troops and terrorists in general area Tirah, Khyber District last nightAccording to the ISPR, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location, resulting in killing of one terrorist.The killed terrorist remained actively involved in numerous…

Nine soldiers martyred in Bannu suicide attack

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

Nine soldiers have been martyred while five others injured in a suicide blast in Jani Khel, Bannu.According to ISPR, a Motorcycle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy.The area has been cordoned off by security forces and sanitization is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in…

PM Kakar calls for enhancing cooperation with UK in diverse sectors

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed the need to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom in trade and investment, climate change and education.He said this while talking to British High Commissioner Ms. Jane Marriott, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday.The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan and…

Food Ministry Blames Sugar Price Hike on Smuggling, Hoarding

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has asked provincial governments for the fixation of sugar prices.The ministry on Friday also asked the provincial governments for enforcement as per law and directed strict action against hoarders and price manipulators who are creating panic in the market for their own…

Caretaker Health Minister lauds WHO support in dealing with COVID-19, Polio

Posted September 1, 2023 by Web Desk

WHO Representative in Pakistan Dr Palitha Mahipala called on caretaker Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan in Islamabad today and discussed measures taken for improvement of the health sector.The Federal Minister was appreciative of the support extended by the WHO to Pakistan in every difficult hour. He said…

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