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According to the notification, the meeting will be held at 11:30 am in the Constitution Room of the National Assembly, for which notices have been issued to the members of the negotiation committee. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will preside. Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News - 31 December 2024) Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has summoned a meeting of the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf negotiation committee on January 2. According to the notification issued, the meeting will be held on January 2 at 11:30 am. Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has summoned a meeting of the government and opposition negotiation committees in the Constitution Room of Parliament, for which notices have been issued to the negotiation committee members.

Not against peaceful protests, if people are suffering, it is our responsibility to end it, Murad Ali Shah

We share the grief of those who staged sit-ins in Karachi. We have offered them a place to protest. We will end the sit-ins in Karachi through administrative measures and negotiations, says Sindh Chief Minister's press conference. Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Karachi (UrduPoint Newspaper Latest. December 31, 2024) Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah says that he is not against peaceful protests, but if people are inconvenienced, it is our responsibility to end it. He shares the grief of those who staged sit-ins in Karachi. He has offered them a protest at one place. They will end the sit-ins in Karachi through administrative measures and negotiations. While holding a press conference in Karachi, the Sindh Chief Minister said that the sit-ins in Karachi are causing inconvenience to the people. Earlier, there was a sit-in at one place, now the scope has been expanded to 12 places.

The biggest question on the Reko Diq project is transparency!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 11th Dec, 2024 ) Some experts say that the real problem is not just that the financially-strapped government of Pakistan has sold shares of Balochistan’s Reko Diq Gold Project at a low price. According to them, the real benefits of the project can be reaped by the government only when the agreement with the company working on the project is transparent and checks and balances can be maintained on it.

A request from Pakistan to Pakistanis

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - DW Urdu - December 31, 2024) The end of the year 2024 is now a matter of hours, not weeks or days. It is impossible to deny the fact that the majority of Pakistan's poor and middle class citizens have reached the limits of their material endurance, reeling under the inflationary pressure. There is also a clear political division in the country and what kind of 'justice' is being done to whom, this has become a long debate.

`Special Security Unit (SSU) Performance in 2024

The Special Security Unit under the Security and Emergency Services Division has crossed several milestones. Tuesday, December 31, 2024 ․Karachi (UrduPoint News/ Pakistan Point News - Online. December 31, 2024) The Special Security Unit under the Security and Emergency Services Division crossed several milestones in the year 2024. DIG Security Dr. Maqsood Ahmad, Commandant SSU Anwar Khetran and their subordinate officers took all possible steps to maintain law and order and serve the public. On the occasion of the General Elections 2024, more than 1200 SSU commandos performed security duties at highly sensitive, sensitive and normal polling stations in all districts of Karachi.

Pakistan: Religious seminary registration law comes into effect

Monday, December 30, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 30th December, 2024 ) The controversial issue of registration of religious schools was resolved on Sunday when President Asif Ali Zardari approved the Societies Registration Act 2024. With the President’s signature, the bill for registration of religious schools became law.

Strict action will be taken after the amnesty ends.

Emirati authorities warn illegal residents Monday, December 30, 2024 Dubai (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 30th December 2024) The United Arab Emirates has decided to conduct strict inspections after the end of the visa amnesty scheme. In this regard, Emirati authorities have warned illegal residents that strict action will be taken when the amnesty ends. According to Khaleej Times, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), urged illegal residents to take advantage of the amnesty scheme before it ends on December 31, 2024, as the amnesty period is about to end. Overstayers who have not yet legalized their status should use the remaining time of this grace period to take advantage of it.

Plane crash in UAE; 2 people including Pakistani female pilot killed

The tragic accident occurred shortly after the plane took off near the beach in Ras Al Khaimah. Monday, December 30, 2024 Ras Al Khaimah (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 30th December 2024) Two people, including a Pakistani female pilot, were killed in a plane crash in the United Arab Emirates. According to Emirati media, a small plane belonging to the Island Aviation Club crashed on the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, killing two people, including a 26-year-old Indian doctor, Sulaiman Al Majid, while another 29-year-old Pakistani female pilot also lost her life in the accident.

All energies should be utilized to raise the Kashmir issue at the international level, says the President

․India has been committing atrocities on the Kashmiri people in occupied Jammu and Kashmir since August 5, 2019, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry said. Monday, December 30, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - NNI. December 30, 2024) President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has said that all efforts should be made to raise the Kashmir issue at the international level and in this regard, Kashmiris living abroad, especially in the UK, should play their full role and raise their voice in the British Parliament and other forums to highlight the Kashmir issue and expose the ongoing Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir.

Truck plunges into river in Ethiopia, killing 71 people on their way to attend wedding

December 30, 2024 Addis Ababa: A truck fell into a river in the African country of Ethiopia, killing 71 people . According to a foreign news agency, a truck full of people in Ethiopia lost control and plunged into a river, killing 71 people. According to the report, the accident occurred in Buna district, while the injured are being provided medical assistance at Buna General Hospital. According to Ethiopian state TV, the passengers were traveling to attend a wedding, while the dead included 68 men and 3 women. It should be noted that many precious human lives are lost in traffic accidents every year in Ethiopia due to poor driving standards and lack of vehicle fitness. In 2018, 38 people, mostly students, were killed when a bus fell into a ravine in Ethiopia.

Saim Ayub remains the Pakistani batsman who hit the most sixes in 2024

National team opener Saim Ayub is ranked 16th while white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan is ranked 21st. Sunday 29 December 2024 Lahore (Urdu Point Latest Newspaper - December 29, 2024) The year 2024 is coming to an end and during this time, the records made on the cricket fields have been the center of attention of the fans, but today we will tell you about the players who hit the most sixes this year, including Saim Ayub and Muhammad Rizwan of the national team.

2024 one of the worst years in history for children caught in conflicts

Sunday 29 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 29th December, 2024 ) According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), armed conflicts around the world are proving devastating for children and are likely to have a record impact in 2024.

New struggle of Syrian refugees returning home from Turkey

Sunday 29 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 11th Dec, 2024 ) After the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Ahmed al-Qasim has returned home with his family from Turkey. His old house in the city of Aleppo has been destroyed and is uninhabitable. The house he has moved into with his wife and children has no electricity or running water.

Pakistani-Bangladeshi rapprochement, a new twist in South Asian politics

Sunday 29 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - DW Urdu - December 29, 2024) Experts say that this Pakistani-Bangladesh proximity can pave the way for new political alignments in the region, while this bilateral cooperation can also form the basis of a balanced and integrated strategy in the region compared to India's political weight at the regional level.

2024: Advances in science and technology in Pakistan

Sunday 29 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 29th December, 2024) Scientific research in Pakistan is very slow compared to other South Asian countries, a major reason being the lack of funds and the lack of equipment and standard laboratories required for research. However, 2024 was noteworthy in this regard. This year, several Pakistani scientists were also awarded international awards for their research.

In 2024, more than 663,186 Pakistanis left the country to seek employment abroad.

Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis failed to achieve target of overseas employment opportunities for Pakistanis in 2024, report says Sunday 29 December 2024 Karachi (UrduPoint News International / Pakistan Point News - NNI. 29th December, 2024) The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis has failed to achieve the target of employment opportunities abroad for Pakistanis in the year 2024 and, against the target of 1 million, around 700,000 Pakistanis found employment abroad legally. This is not only less than the target but also more or less one to one and a half lakh less than in the year 2023.

Overbilling is unacceptable, work on installing smart meters should be completed soon, says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Concrete steps should be taken to prevent electricity theft, strict action will be taken against officers involved in overbilling, Prime Minister's address to a meeting held regarding the performance of electricity distribution companies Saturday 28 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News - 28th December 2024) Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that overbilling is not acceptable, action will be taken against officers involved in overbilling, the Prime Minister has directed the electricity distribution companies to complete the work of installing smart meters soon, a review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif regarding the performance of electricity distribution companies, in which Federal Ministers Ahad Khan Cheema, Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Ministers of State Shaza Fatima, Ali Pervez Malik, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Rana Ehsan Afzal and relevant senior government officers participated.

Forty-eight more Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli attacks on Gaza

Saturday 28 December 2024 ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - DW Urdu - 28th December 2024) The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza said on Saturday that 48 more people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the coastal strip in the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of deaths in the Palestinian territories in the war that has been going on since October last year to 45,484.

Imran Khan rejects deal to be released from jail and placed under house arrest

Remittances should be boycotted until the government takes meaningful steps to meet their demands, claims Arab News Saturday 28 December 2024 Rawalpindi (UrduPoint Newspaper Latest. December 28, 2024) PTI founder Imran Khan has rejected the deal to be released from jail and placed under house arrest, and urged a boycott of remittances until the government takes meaningful steps to meet their demands, according to a report by Arab News. The PTI founder has stressed the demand for political change in the country.

FIA raids fake visa factory in Gujranwala, 2 suspects arrested

Saturday 28 December 2024 Gujranwala (UrduPoint news / Pakistan Point News - NNI. December 28, 2024) The Federal Investigation Agency (FIE) Gujranwala Zone arrested two suspects during an operation at a fake visa factory. The suspects were providing fake visas to citizens with the help of agents in different parts of the country. According to media reports, the FIA Gujranwala Zone conducted a major operation against human traffickers on a tip-off. Two suspects were arrested during a raid in Shadman Colony.

Senior politicians should think about bringing the country back on track, suggests national committee to get the country out of the current political crisis

State institutions are being insulted, there is a reaction from the other side, it is not clear who is truthful and who is lying. The new US administration has no interest in Imran Khan, their interest is Pakistan's nuclear program, Pakistan's ballistic missile program. We may not realize our strength, but our enemy does. When you are being surrounded and even shown, can you close your eyes? The process of negotiations with the PTI should be successful. Economy, terrorism and public issues should also be discussed in the negotiations. The essence of the political crisis of the year is that we cannot get out of the crisis without sitting together. The members of the negotiation committee are only actor, producer Saad Rafique. We had no role in the war in Afghanistan. During the reign of the founder of PTI, 40,000 people came to Pakistan. We are paying the price of jihad in Afghanistan. There should be a national dialogue and at least we should come together on the agenda. Semin...

No political leader's desire for power is greater than Pakistan's, says Pakistan Army spokesman

The Pakistan Army has an official and professional relationship with every government. Any officer who puts politics before the state will have to answer. Friday, December 27, 2024 Rawalpindi (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - NNI. December 27, 2024) Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that no political leader's desire for power is greater than Pakistan. May 9 is not the case of the Pakistani army but of the people of Pakistan. Justice will continue until the real perpetrators of May 9 are brought to justice.

German president dissolves federal parliament, paving the way for new elections

Friday, December 27, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - DW Urdu - 27 December 2024) According to reports received from the federal capital Berlin, after the failure of the three-party government coalition led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz that came to power after the last general election, Scholz was leading a minority government and new elections have become mandatory in February next year after the dissolution of the Bundestag on the order issued by President Steinmeier today.

Pakistan Army has fought and is fighting a long war against terrorism, DG ISPR

Pakistan's armed forces are fighting a difficult war against terrorists. Security forces have killed 27 Afghan terrorists in their operations. 59,775 operations have been conducted this year. 925 terrorists, including Khawarij, have been killed, press conference of Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. Friday, December 27, 2024 Rawalpindi (UrduPoint News International- 27th December 2024) DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Pakistani armed forces have fought and are fighting a long war against terrorism, various successful intelligence-based operations have been carried out, the armed forces of Pakistan are fighting a difficult war against terrorists, DG ISPR, while holding a press conference in Rawalpindi, said that 59,775 operations have been carried out this year.

18 Israelis injured in stampede in Yemeni Houthi retaliatory attack, missile destroyed by defense system

Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv closed, 'distress sirens in various cities', Israeli citizens began to leave the country Friday, December 27, 2024 Tel Aviv/Sanaa (UrduPoint News - 27 December 2024) Yemeni Houthis have fired missiles in response to the Israeli army’s air strikes on Yemen. Israel says its defense system has destroyed a missile launched from Yemen.

There is a dire need to integrate the education system with industry and practical life, says Dr. Yasir Arafat Abbasi

As Principal, he played a significant role in the initiation and expansion of BS programs in various colleges. Despite limited resources, providing opportunities for higher education has been a priority, said Principal PGC. Friday, December 27, 2024 Rawalakot (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - NNI. 27th December, 2024) Principal Captain Hussain Khan Shaheed Government Postgraduate College Professor Dr. Yasir Arafat Abbasi has said that there is an urgent need to integrate our education with industry and practical life. Technical courses and freelancing programs should be introduced in educational institutions, so that students can be guided on the path of self-reliance through local resources.

Five journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Thursday, December 26, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 26th December, 2024 ) According to a statement issued by Al-Quds Today, the journalists’ broadcast wagon was targeted by a missile while it was in the Nussirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Richard Grenell's strong reaction: Khawaja Asif's statement is called stupid and irresponsible

Zach Goldsmith and American political analyst Michael Kugelman also severely criticized the PML-N leader. Thursday, December 26, 2024 Washington/London/Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 26th December 2024) Richard Grenell, advisor to US President Donald Trump, who was elected in the recent election, reacted strongly and termed Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's statement as foolish and irresponsible. Zack Goldsmith and American political analyst Michael Kugelman also severely criticized the PML-N leader.

Pakistan's debt declines, concerns over financial instability persist. Wealth Pak

High interest payments, dependence on debt for consumption, and challenges in shifting funds to productive investment. Pakistan Institute of Development Economics Thursday, December 26, 2024 ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 26th December, 2024 ) Pakistan’s debt has declined due to the policy rate cut but concerns over fiscal sustainability remain as there are challenges in paying high interest rates, relying on debt for consumption and shifting funds to productive investments. Speaking to Wealth Pak, Dr. Nasir Iqbal, Head of the Macro Policy Lab at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, stressed that the key to sustainable debt lies in its purpose. He explained that when debt is used for investment and the return exceeds the interest rate, then debt becomes sustainable. He pointed out that in Pakistan’s case, most of the debt was for consumption, such as meeting current expenses, rather than growth-oriented investment. Reliance on debt for n...

What is the future of buildings declared as cultural heritage of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

Thursday, December 26, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News/ Pakistan Point News International- DW Urdu - 26 December 2024) The Archeology Department of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan is also determined that the complete restoration and renovation of these two historical mansions will be completed soon. The question is, what will happen to the hundreds of other historical buildings in the same province that are in a state of disrepair?

Pakistan keen to increase cooperation with Afghanistan in security, trade and other sectors

The aim of the operation in the border area is to protect Pakistani citizens from TTP and other terrorists. 2024 was a critical year for diplomacy, says Mumtaz Zehra Baloch. Thursday, December 26, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - NNI. 26 December 2024) Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has said that Pakistan is keen to increase cooperation with Afghanistan in security, trade and other sectors. The operation in the border area is aimed at protecting Pakistani citizens from TTP and other terrorists. 2024 was a busy year for Pakistan's diplomacy. It is in talks with other countries besides the European Union to lift the ban on PIA flights. It seeks positive relations with the United States based on mutual respect and interests. We have always focused on dialogue and diplomacy. Talks are underway for the return of Pakistani Muhammad Fahad, who is stranded in India.

Morocco seeks to reform child marriage

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint News International / Pakistan Point News - 25th Dec, 2024 ) : Morocco’s justice and Islamic affairs ministers on Tuesday outlined sweeping changes to the country’s family law.

A meeting should be held with the negotiation team to understand the issues, Imran Khan

I fear the government will try to sideline our demand for an investigation into May 9 and November 26, but we will not let that happen; Statement by Founding Chairman PTI Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Rawalpindi (UrduPoint News International / Pakistan Point News - 25th December, 2024) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has demanded a meeting with the negotiation team to understand the issues. In a statement, he said that the efforts of the party’s negotiation committee are a good thing. To make the negotiation process meaningful, it is important that I meet with my nominated negotiation team so that I can have a proper understanding of the issues. I have nominated Sahibzada Hamid Raza as the spokesperson for the PTI’s negotiation process. If the government wants fruitful negotiations, we have two demands. Imran Khan said that the first demand is that the undertrial political prisoners be released and the second is that a judicial commission consisting of s...

Pakistan airstrikes on TTP bases in Afghanistan

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint News international / Pakistan Point News - DW Urdu - December 25, 2024) Pakistani warplanes bombed four locations reported to be camps of the banned group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province on Tuesday night, claiming to have killed and injured several suspected terrorists.

Indian TV channel calls Bangladesh East Pakistan

Indian media gets irritated by growing ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh Wednesday, December 25, 2024 New Delhi (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - NNI. December 25, 2024) The Indian media has become blinded by the hatred between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Recently, the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bangladesh Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus sent shivers down the spine of the Indian media. Five days ago, a foreign news agency reported that Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Advisor of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus had met in Cairo, Egypt, on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit, in which the Prime Minister highlighted the historical, religious and cultural ties between the two countries. Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan's desire for bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of trade, people-to-people contacts and cultural exchanges.

Bangladesh nuclear power plant: Sheikh Hasina family denies corruption

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International / Pakistan Point News - 25th December, 2024 ) Bangladesh Awami League Party chief and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajib Wajid, who was also her advisor during her mother’s tenure, has said that the allegations of corruption and bribery leveled against his mother and her entire family by the Anti-Corruption Commission in Dhaka are false and baseless. Contract awarded to Russian company Rosatom According to reports received on Wednesday, December 25, Sajib Wajid said in an emailed statement to the news agency Reuters that there is no truth in the allegations leveled against him and his mother in connection with the award of the contract for Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant to Rosatom. Bangladesh: Demand for extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India This contract worth $ 12.65 billion was awarded to the Russian state-owned nuclear energy company Rosatom in Rooppur in 2015 du...

First Test against South Africa: Decision to include Babar Azam in the team

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Centurion (News International / Pakistan News - NNI. 24 December 2024) The team management and selection committee regarding former Pakistan Test team captain Babar Azam want him to be part of the team for the first Test to be played at the Super Sports Park Centurion from December 26. According to details, the right-handed batsman was not part of the team for the next two Tests after the first Test against England in Multan in October this year due to his continuous poor performance in Test cricket. However, now the team management has decided to make Babar Azam, who needs just 3 runs to complete his 4,000 runs in Test cricket, part of the first Test team against South Africa.

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan to merge by 2026

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are now a threat to the world's long-standing dominant legacy of automakers. Press conference of Japanese company heads Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Tokyo (News International / Latest News - International Press Agency. December 24, 2024) Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan have decided to merge by 2026. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, a statement issued by both carmakers said that this is a historic turning point for Japan’s auto industry and indicates that Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are now a threat to the world’s long-dominant legacy carmakers.

UN concerned over attacks on girls' schools in Pakistan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Islamabad (News International / Pakistan News - DW News - December 24, 2024) UN special representatives have expressed concern over attacks on girls' schools in Pakistan and have called on the government to ensure their safety and have also sought details of the investigation into the safety of girls' schools in Waziristan and the steps taken in this regard.

There is no justification for sanctions on institutions, Pakistan's nuclear program is 100 percent for defense purposes, says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

There is no justification for sanctions on institutions, Pakistan's nuclear program is 100 percent for defense purposes, says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Islamabad (News International - 24 December 2024) Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif says that there is no justification for sanctions on Pakistani institutions, Pakistan’s nuclear program is 100 percent for defensive purposes, our defense program is not for aggression at all, US sanctions are unjustified, no compromise will be made on Pakistan’s nuclear program, while addressing the federal cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said that there is no justification for sanctions on the National Defense Complex and other institutions.

US sanctions will have no impact on Pakistan's defense and defense decisions, says Foreign Office spokesperson

The Pakistani nation will decide the country's security. Many restrictions were imposed on Pakistan in the past, but we focused on our security. The same will happen in the future as well, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch's message. Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Islamabad (News International New - 24th December 2024) The Foreign Office Spokesperson has said that the US sanctions will not affect Pakistan’s defense and defense decisions. The Foreign Office Spokesperson has given a clear message that the Pakistani nation will decide on Pakistan’s security. Many sanctions were imposed on Pakistan in the past, but we focused on our security. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in her message that the same will happen in the future as well. The sanctions imposed by the US on the Pakistani missile program are unnecessary and unfair. These measures cannot weaken Pakistan’s defense position.

Pakistan joins 5 countries with worst air quality

Air pollution poses significant public health risks, leading to an increase in unexpected deaths Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International / Sputnik - 24 December 2024) Pakistan has joined the top 5 countries with the worst air quality. Islamabad and Peshawar face significant public health risks due to air pollution. According to the report, the country’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) in 2023 was 160, with PM 2.5 levels 14.7 times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended limit.

Israel accepts responsibility for Ismail Haniyeh's death in Tehran

He also played an important role in overthrowing the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. Israeli Defense Minister Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Tel Aviv (UrduPoint News International / Sputnik - International Press Agency - December 24, 2024) The Israeli Defense Minister has taken responsibility for the death of Hamas's political affairs chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital Tehran, threatening Yemen's Houthi leaders that they could also face the same fate. This is the first time that Israel has formally accepted responsibility for the attack and the killing of Ismail Haniyeh. Before that, it was only speculated that it was an Israeli operation.

Now the US and Britain have also raised questions about military courts in Pakistan.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - 24th December, 2024) Last week, a military court in Pakistan sentenced 25 civilians to between two and 10 years in prison for attacking military installations during riots that broke out in May last year.

Pakistan knows the solution to its internal problems, no need for external intervention. Foreign Office Spokesperson

Our constitution and courts have full capacity to resolve internal matters. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch's response to the statements of the European Union and others Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International - 24th December, 2024) Pakistan has rejected the international reaction to the sentences given to citizens by military courts, stating that Pakistan knows the solution to its internal problems. The Pakistani nation will make decisions on Pakistan’s security. There is no need for any external intervention. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, responding to the European Union’s concerns regarding military courts, said that Pakistan’s constitution and courts have full capacity to resolve internal issues. The Pakistani nation knows how to resolve its internal problems and there is no need for any external intervention in this matter.

PTI's negotiation committee has no decision-making authority, reveals Barrister Ali Zafar

The negotiating committee will hold talks but only Imran Khan will make the decision. 'There is a risk of Pakistan being put on the FATF list again': Babar Awan. Talks between PTI leaders Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News International / Latest News - International Press Agency. December 24, 2024) Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Barrister Ali Zafar has said that the committee negotiating with the government does not have the authority to make decisions, only Imran Khan will make the decision, Imran Khan’s clear demands are the establishment of a judicial commission and the release of prisoners.

Demand for action to stop target killings in occupied Kashmir

Apple trees were uprooted in the dark of night. Monday 23 December 2024 Srinagar (UrduPoint News International/ Pakistan Point News - NNI. 23 December 2024) In illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Democratic Freedom Party, led by senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Shabir Ahmed Shah, has condemned the ongoing target killings and systematic seizure of civilian properties by the Modi government in the occupied territory. According to Kashmir Media Service, Democratic Freedom Party spokesperson Advocate Arshad Iqbal said in a statement issued in Srinagar that the Indian troops are carrying out these operations to push the Muslim majority population towards backwardness.

There is no trace of morality left in Pakistani politics.

Monday 23 December 2024 Islamabad (Urdu Point news international - DW Urdu - December 23, 2024) Nowadays, one has to be alert while watching political talk shows with children. One has to keep the remote in one's hand, not knowing when and in which show stories of audio and video leaks of political leaders will come out. Every second, third channel is filled with extremely dirty and vulgar words. For the past few years, the upheaval in politics has made it clear to everyone who is in such deep water.

The first round of talks between the government and the opposition has ended, and a charter of demands will be sought from the opposition in the next meeting.

Negotiation committee agrees to continue talks, next meeting of committee will be held on January 2, opposition will present list of demands Monday 23 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News international - 23 December 2024) The first round of negotiations between the government and the opposition has ended. In the next meeting, a charter of demands was requested from the opposition. The negotiation committee agreed to continue the negotiations. The next meeting of the negotiation committees will be held on January 2. The opposition will present a list of demands in the next meeting. The first in-camera meeting of the negotiation committee, chaired by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, began with prayers for the success of the negotiations.

Punjab Chief Minister announces to provide 100,000 e-bikes to students

Scholarships for students will be increased from 30,000 to 50,000 annually, loans of up to 30 million rupees will be given to youth to earn a living, the state will fulfill the responsibility of education and employment, Maryam Nawaz Sharif Monday 23 December 2024 Lahore (UrduPoint News international paper Latest. IPA. December 23, 2024) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced to provide one lakh e-bikes to Punjab students. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also announced to take steps for international scholarships for students and increase the Honhar Scholarship from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 annually. At the Honhar Scholarship Program ceremony at Fast University, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also took a pledge from the students not to do anything against the country, not to leave and to serve.

PTI has presented initial demands for the formation of a judicial commission on the May 9 and November 26 incidents, including the release of Imran Khan.

The government has accepted the demand to meet the founder of PTI. We have presented our position in full force in the meeting. We have put forward the demands for the release of all prisoners. Asad Qaiser's conversation with the media. Monday 23 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint News international - 23 December 2024) In talks with the government, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has presented initial demands for the release of all prisoners including Imran Khan and the formation of a judicial commission on the May 9 and November 26 D-Chowk firing. Speaking to the media after the talks between the government and the opposition ended, PTI leader Asad Qaiser said that the government has accepted the demand to meet with PTI founder Imran Khan.

US fighter jet hit by 'friendly fire'

Sunday 22 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - DW Urdu - 22 December 2024) The US Central Command 'CENTCOM' announced on Saturday evening according to Florida local time that the incident occurred on Saturday morning.

Shahbaz Sharif forms committee for talks with PTI

Sunday 22 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - DW Urdu - 22nd December 2024) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan had earlier said that the government is forming a negotiation committee after the intervention of Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq. He also said that negotiations are the only way forward for the government and the opposition.

Speaker invites government and opposition negotiation committees to meet

The doors of the Speaker's Office are always open to members, progress can only be made through discussion and dialogue; Sardar Ayaz Sadiq's statement Sunday 22 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd December, 2024) Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has invited the government and opposition negotiation committees to meet. According to the details, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has invited the members of both committees to meet tomorrow on the issue of negotiations between the government and the opposition. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq welcomed and expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for forming a committee for negotiations with the opposition. He said that the Prime Minister’s initiative to resolve issues through negotiations is welcome, he invited the government and the opposition for negotiations in good faith, the doors of the Speaker’s Office are always open to members, progress can only be made through talks a...

Christmas market attacker charged with five counts of murder, warrant issued

Sunday 22 December 2024 Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - DW Urdu - 22nd December 2024) Magdeburg police said on Sunday morning that a pre-trial detention warrant has been issued for the suspect in Friday's Christmas market car attack in Magdeburg. The Saudi national is being referred to as Talib A, with his identity being withheld under German secrecy laws.

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