‘Uraan Pakistan’ to take country to new heights in 2025, says PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that ‘Uraan Pakistan’ project will bring good news in new year. Speaking at the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, he expressed hope that due to untiring efforts of the economic team, the government would achieve the economic targets in next six months. “The remittances posted record $15 […]

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US announces $5.9 bn in military, budget aid for Ukraine

WASHINGTON – The United States on Monday unveiled almost $6 billion in military and budget aid for Ukraine, as Washington races to provide assistance before Donald Trump takes office next month. The imminent return of Trump, who has repeatedly criticized aid for Ukraine, has cast doubt on American support continuing at similar levels as under […]

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US sets state funeral, day of mourning for Jimmy Carter

Memorial services for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter are expected to take place over several days in Georgia and Washington, D.C., after he died on Sunday at the age of 100. Here is what we know about funeral plans. WHEN IS THE FUNERAL? Carter’s state funeral, a national tribute traditionally reserved for heads of state, […]

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Syria’s new rulers confirm appointment of Murhaf Abu Qasra as defence minister

DUBAI – Syria’s new rulers confirmed the appointment of Murhaf Abu Qasra as defence minister in the new interim government, according to a statement released on Tuesday. Reuters reported from an official source on Dec. 21 the appointment of Abu Qasra, a leading figure in the insurgency which toppled Bashar al-Assad. Abu Qasra emerged as […]

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Israel, at UN, warns Houthis risk sharing same fate as Hamas, Hezbollah

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations issued on Monday what he called a final warning to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi fighters to halt their missile attacks on Israel, saying they risked the same “miserable fate” as Hamas, Hezbollah and Syria’s Bashar al-Assad if they persisted. The ambassador, Danny Danon, also warned Tehran that Israel has the […]

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Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena

NEW DELHI – Speculation that India captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli are set to call time on their test careers has snowballed as the veteran pair continue to struggle in the five-test series in Australia. India, who won their last two test tours in Australia, went 2-1 down in the series after […]

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement: report

LOS ANGELES – Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement on Monday, according to People Magazine, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga. Jolie’s attorney James Simon confirmed the settlement to the publication, saying in a statement that Jolie was “focused on finding peace and healing for […]

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Times Square crystal ball lights up in test ahead of New Year’s eve

NEW YORK – A kaleidoscope of brilliant colours beamed over the heart of Manhattan on Monday, in a brief test of the ball drop less than 48 hours before the final countdown to New Years Eve. Standing on an outdoor platform high above Times Square, representatives from Countdown Entertainment, Times Square Alliance, Jamestown and 1 […]

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PM Shehbaz Sharif to launch ‘Uran Pakistan’ programme

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will announce the “Uraan Pakistan” program today (Tuesday), unveiling a five-year development plan aimed at steering Pakistan towards sustainable progress. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal stated that the program would help Pakistan overcome its current economic challenges by implementing a long-term growth strategy. He emphasised the […]

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Former GB CM Khalid Khurshid sentenced to 34 years for ‘threats’ to security officials

GILGIT (Pakistan Post) – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has sentenced Gilgit-Baltistan former chief minister, Khalid Khurshid, to 34 years in prison and imposed a fine of 600,000 rupees in a case involving threats to security institutions. The case, heard in the Gilgit ATC, involved charges against Khalid Khurshid for threatening security agencies and using inappropriate […]

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