Pakistan: According to a spokesperson for the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), an operation in the Musakhel district of Balochistan was carried out in the early hours of Sunday. As a result, two terrorists were taken into custody and three terrorists were killed. The spokesperson claims that the CTD and law enforcement agencies received “credible information” about Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists operating in the Musakhel neighborhood of Rarhasham. In a statement, the spokesperson stated, “Forces [including] CTD, FC, and police were deployed in general area and late at night one of the deployed force contingent came across a group of 10-12…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
UGANDA: Local officials said on Sunday that lightning struck a makeshift church where the Ugandan refugees were sheltering, killing at least 14 people, including several children. When a severe storm struck the area on Saturday evening, approximately fifty people sought refuge in the church of the Palabek refugee camp in northern Uganda. William Komech, the resident district commissioner for Lamwo region, told AFP that lightning struck its metal roof and killed 14 people, including five girls and nine boys between the ages of 14 and 18. He added, “Several injured people are being admitted to health facilities.” The majority of…
ISLAMABAD: In October, food prices pushed Pakistan’s annual inflation rate up to 7.2%. However, underlying inflationary pressures have continued to ease, opening the door for a significant interest rate cut at the policy meeting on Monday. The annual and monthly inflation readings have both increased, with the exception of the core inflation rate, which has decreased as a sign of easing underlying pressures. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that inflation increased slightly in October, reaching 7.2% compared to the previous year. Both market expectations and the Ministry of Finance’s anticipated range of 6% to 7% for…
Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) revenue shortfall during the first four months of the fiscal year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to implement additional revenue-generating measures. Pakistan’s request to lower the FBR’s tax collection targets was also rejected by the IMF. Express News cites FBR sources as saying that the IMF urged Pakistan to raise additional revenue in order to make up for the tax shortfall. According to sources, the FBR requested a downward revision of its tax targets during virtual discussions with the IMF, but the request was turned down. The disbursement of the second loan…
Cardi B, a Grammy-winning rapper, recently stated that prior to Vice President Kamala Harris’s entry into the race, she had not planned to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Cardi B spoke on Friday at the rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, titled “When We Vote, We Win” about how Harris’s candidacy inspired her to participate in the election process. She shared with attendees, “I didn’t plan on voting in the presidential election until Kamala Harris joined the race,” describing how the vice president’s policies and platform resonated with her. In recent years, Cardi B has been vocal about social and political…
The rapper Waka Flocka Flame, whose real name is Juaquin James Malphurs, has said that he will be supporting Donald Trump in the upcoming election. On November 1, the artist from Atlanta expressed his support for the Republican candidate in a post on X, which was previously known as Twitter. This move adds new dynamics to an election season that is already unique because it reflects a recent trend of celebrities publicly shifting their political support. Trump should run for president! Let’s get going! — Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) November 1, 2024 Malphurs also shared a photo of himself and…
After a brief stay in Lahore, Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan’s wife and founding chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has arrived in Peshawar. She reportedly moved from Zaman Park in Lahore to the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, according to sources. Bushra Bibi initially relocated to Bani Gala following her release from Adiala Jail before traveling to Peshawar. She went to Rawalpindi to meet with Imran Khan and then went back to Lahore, where she stayed at Zaman Park. Bushra Bibi plans to get dental work done in Peshawar and won’t be participating in political activities, such as the November…
In a message remembering the Global Day to End Exemption for Violations against Writers, Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani and State leader Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif repeated’s areas of strength for Pakistan to squeeze opportunity and opportunity of articulation. Press freedom is crucial to Pakistan’s democratic stability and transparency, according to Acting President Gilani. He said that journalists are hurt by violence, which hurts democracy. Gillani mentioned that Pakistan’s Constitution protects the rights to free speech, press freedom, and information access. He emphasized that the country has protections in place for journalists and media workers. The Acting President cited the…
The first meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), which is scheduled for November 5, has been summoned by Justice Yahya Afridi, Chief Justice of Pakistan. Chief Justice Afridi will preside over the meeting, which will take place at the Supreme Court building at 2:00 p.m. The creation of a JCP Secretariat and discussions regarding the selection of Supreme Court judges for constitutional benches are two important items on the agenda. Justices Muneeb Akhtar, Aminuddin, and Mansoor Ali Shah are among those anticipated to attend. Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Law Minister, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, Akhtar Hussain, a…
Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin acknowledged that the Indian batsmen will have a difficult time chasing 150 on a not-so-typical Wankhede turner, with the track acting differently at two ends. With an overall lead of 143, New Zealand finished the second day at 171 for 9 in their second innings. Many, including former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble, believe that this is a challenging target when one takes into account the track.
