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  • Pakistan gets ‘fresh commitment’ from Afghan Taliban on TTP | The Express Tribune

    Pakistan\’s high-level delegation visited Kabul to discuss security concerns with the Afghan interim government. The visit was successful and both sides agreed to collaborate to effectively address the threat of terrorism posed by various entities and organisations. They also discussed economic cooperation and regional connectivity. Follow my Facebook group for more updates and news on the situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.



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  • Security forces kill terrorist in North Waziristan | The Express Tribune

    Pakistan\’s security forces have been working hard to combat the rising terrorism in the country. Over the last three months, security forces have conducted 6,921 operations across the country, resulting in the arrest of 1,007 terrorists and the killing of 142. In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa alone, 1,960 operations have been conducted, resulting in the arrest of 540 terrorists and the killing of 98. This shows the commitment of security forces to protect the public from the threat of terrorism. Follow my Facebook group to stay up to date with the latest news and developments regarding security forces\’ operations against terrorism in Pakistan.



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  • Balochistan minister held over recovery of bodies in Barkhan | The Express Tribune

    Three bullet-riddled bodies were recovered in Balochistan\’s Barkhan district on Monday night. Balochistan Minister for Communication and Works Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran has been formally detained in this case. A special investigation team has been formed to investigate the incident. Protests have been taking place in the Red Zone of Quetta to demand justice for the victims\’ families. Members of civil society, legal fraternity, and political parties are part of the protest demonstration. Police have conducted a raid at the Quetta residence of the minister but no recovery was made. Join us in our Facebook group to stay up to date on the latest developments in this case.



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  • CJP takes suo motu notice over delay in K-P, Punjab elections | The Express Tribune

    The Supreme Court of Pakistan has constituted a nine-member larger bench, led by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, to hear a suo motu matter regarding the announcement of date to hold elections for Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assemblies. This follows a petition filed by Ghulam Mehmood Dogar and a division bench\’s warning that there was an eminent danger of violation of the Constitution. The bench will consider three questions, if deemed appropriate: who has the constitutional responsibility and authority for appointing the date for the holding of a general election to a provincial assembly, upon its dissolution in the various situations envisaged by and under the Constitution; how and when is this constitutional responsibility to be discharged; and what are the constitutional responsibilities and duties of the federation and the province with regard to the holding of the general election. With the Supreme Court taking up this important matter, the citizens of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have the assurance that the constitutional and legal requirements for holding elections in the two provinces will be fulfilled. Join my Facebook group to stay updated on the latest news and developments.



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  • IHC directs Imran to appear before banking court by Feb 28 | The Express Tribune

    The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday rejected the request of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan to attend via video link and instead directed him to appear in person before the banking court by February 28 in the prohibited funding case. The court extended its stay order against the verdict of the banking court on the interim bail of the former prime minister. Imran\’s lawyer had produced a fresh medical report and requested for a medical board, but the court said there was no need for it. Additional Attorney General Munawar Dogal said it was necessary for any petitioner to appear in person to get interim bail, and asked for Imran Khan to appear before the court by February 28. After this, the court ordered Imran Khan to appear before the concerned court by February 28, and stopped the banking court from taking any decision on his bail case until that time. If you want to stay updated on the case, follow my Facebook group for the latest news.



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  • Ukraine seeks Pakistan’s support over conflict with Russia | The Express Tribune

    President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently called President Dr Arif Alvi to discuss Pakistan\’s support on the draft resolution being tabled in the United Nations General Assembly for ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The two leaders discussed Pakistan-Ukraine political and economic ties and the need for enhancing economic and trade relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries. Pakistan has maintained a delicate balance since Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasised for the early resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Follow our Facebook group for the latest updates on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.



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  • N.Korea may try to pressure US with ICBM, nuclear tests | The Express Tribune

    North Korea has the capability to test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles on a lower, longer trajectory and could conduct its seventh nuclear test this year. This could be done to pressure the United States, which has conducted military drills in the region recently. The US, South Korean and Japanese navies are also conducting joint tactical drills. North Korea\’s foreign ministry has condemned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his \”unreasonable and prejudiced stand\” on the issue. Follow my Facebook group to stay up to date on the latest news and developments regarding North Korea.



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  • PM announces sweeping austerity measures for ministers | The Express Tribune

    Pakistan\’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a series of austerity measures for government officials, including ministers and advisors, who will no longer receive salaries or other benefits. The move is part of the government\’s efforts to reduce expenses and tackle the country\’s economic challenges, such as rising inflation and debt. In addition, ministers will be required to pay their own electricity, gas, and water bills, and will be limited to one security vehicle and economy-class travel. The government is also working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address the budget deficit and is increasing the volume of its Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). PM Shehbaz has urged all citizens to embrace a culture of frugality and work together to overcome Pakistan\’s economic difficulties.



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  • PM Shehbaz urges nation to adopt austerity measures | The Express Tribune

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    ISLAMABAD:

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday, said that austerity measures are the government\’s top priority.

    The cabinet was discussing important matters ahead of the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expected to be signed before next week.

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    \”Time is calling for us to adopt restraint, simplicity and sacrifice,\” he said while addressing the meeting.

    PM Shehbaz stressed that \”everyone including the ministers, advisers and bureaucrats will have to be part of the austerity campaign\” adding that the government \”has tried its best to fulfil its duty\”.

    He also said that running a coalition government was \”no easy task\” but highlighted that the PDM government was working together as a united front to \”bring the country back on track\”.

    \”Instead of looking back,\” he said, \”we must renew our resolve to mover forward today\”.

    Simultaneously, the prime minister expressed hope that the IMF programme will resume soon.

    Earlier this month, the country\’s foreign exchange reserves slipped to the alarming level of below $3 billion for the first time in nine years, reducing import capacity to slightly over two weeks.

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    As the government seeks to revive the IMF programme, Pakistan has also sought to secure assurances from Saudi Arabia and China for more loans.

    Meanwhile, Islamabad has agreed to implement the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP), which contains policy suggestions by the IMF.

    Sources have revealed that the staff-level agreement between the fund and the government is expected next week.





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  • Pakistan, Russia to assess Kabul’s performance | The Express Tribune

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    Pakistan and Russia would review progress of the interim Afghan government in fulfilling the commitments made with the international community for forming an inclusive government, and to denying terrorist outfits a space to operate from its soil, official sources said on Sunday.

    The sources, familiar with the development, said that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, who is currently undertaking his maiden visit to Moscow, would meet his Russian counterpart, Sargey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday (today) and one of the major issues that would top the agenda would be Afghanistan.

    Bilawal’s first visit to Moscow as the foreign minister comes at a time when Pakistan is concerned over the Afghan Taliban’s failure in controlling the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates which have stepped up attacks in the country.

    Russia too is worried over the growing footprint of Daesh terrorist group, which poses a threat to Moscow. Russia is also worried over the Afghan Taliban’s recent moves, such as banning female education and resorting to other measures that have raised the spectre of return of hard line Taliban rule of the late 1990s.

    Ahead of the Bilawal-Lavrov meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a tweet that the two top diplomats would discuss the fight against terrorism and a number of regional topics, including the state of affairs in Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine.





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