MOSCOW-Russia and India have made tangible progress in talks on plans to jointly produce military equipment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, after talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Moscow. He said Moscow respected India’s desire to diversify its military hardware suppliers and was ready too to support New Delhi’s desire to manufacture things needed by India in India. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet Jaishankar later on Wednesday. Jaishankar said he and Lavrov had discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as bilateral trade and investment. India has become one of Russia’s core economic partners since the West in 2022 imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

Israeli forces pounded central Gaza by land, sea and air on Wednesday and Palestinian authorities reported dozens more deaths, including 20 in one attack. A Gaza health ministry statement said an Israeli air strike killed 20 Palestinians on Wednesday near the Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: REUTERSIn central Gaza's Al-Maghazi district, five Palestinians were killed in one air strike, medics said, while to the north in Gaza City health officials said the bodies of seven Palestinians killed overnight arrived at Al Shifa Hospital. The Israeli military said on Wednesday its warplanes had also targeted Hezbollah military sites and other locations in Lebanon. An Israeli military statement said Israeli forces on a counter-terrorism operation came under attack by fighters who threw explosive devices at them.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 14th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on December 27, 2023. The PPP stands strong today," Bilawal stated, addressing the gathering commemorating the anniversary of his mother's martyrdom. Read more: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, a historical symbol of bravery"We are not those who run away from elections, snatch nomination papers, or shy away from the electoral process. The former president expressed commitment to fulfilling promises made by Bilawal, saying, "Together, we will fulfil all the promises made by Bilawal. Many have come and gone, but today, we only remember Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto."

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ISLAMABAD - Following recommendation of the In­ternational Monetary Fund (IMF), the federal government is planning to prepare multi-year indicative budget ceilings on the overall development budget, starting from the Fiscal Year 2024-25 (PSDP), instead of the existing annual based development budget ceil­ing strategy. It was recommended to set multi-year indicative budget ceil­ings by the ministry. It has been planned to prepare mul­ti-year indicative budget ceilings on the overall development (PSDP) budget. Use multi-year indicative budget ceilings to prepare multi-year ceilings. Now the Planning Commission will review powers to obtain information on investment projects across funding sources and identify any needed legis­lative amendment.

Khunjarab Pass, the Pakistan-China trade corridor closed due to winter, was opened for commercial activities on Tuesday. In November, the China-Pakistan trade corridor was closed for 5 months due to winter. Customs sources told Geo News that the government had decided to open the Khanjarab Pass for commercial activities for 10 days from Tuesday on an experimental basis. According to the officials, freight trains from Khanjrab Pass will depart from Pakistan to China via Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries under the International Transit Trade Agreement, while vehicles from China will depart for Afghanistan via the Karakoram Highway.

On December 25, the nation celebrated the 147th birth anniversary of the nation’s father, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah with traditional zeal and fervour. Quaid's birthday is celebrated annually on December 25, the day he was born in 1876 in Karachi. Read Quaid’s birthday celebrated with exhibitionIn Karachi, a change of guard ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam. "Today, we celebrate the 147th birthday of our great leader, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah," he said in a statement. The Punjab government celebrated his birth anniversary in an unprecedented manner at the Chief Minister's office.

Only a few weeks ago, there was a state of uncertainty around the possibility of general elections. Sunday night’s nominations for the federal and provincial legislatures came to an end with prominent members of the major political parties submitting their candidatures. Parties are expected to transition to election mode from this point on, which necessitates them telling voters about their platform for Pakistan’s advancement. The fact that the majority of mainstream parties—apart from Jamaat-i-Islami—have not yet made their electoral manifestos public raises concerns in this regard. In the meanwhile, the legitimacy of the voting process is crucial, as these writers have discussed.

With massive hits like 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan,' SRK reigned supremeDoing justice to writing about Shah Rukh Khan is an impossible task. How does one fully fathom the weight of being Shah Rukh Khan, with the world's eyes turned towards him in either envy or amazement? Make no mistake, a Shah Rukh Khan film will always be a Shah Rukh Khan film. Above all elseI've never hidden the fact that I have been in love with most things Shah Rukh represents since a very young age. Over the course of my life, as stars came and went, with newer names replacing previous icons on neon signs and cinema hoardings, Shah Rukh has persevered.

Browns add new PK; Hopkins out, DTR on IR Published 12:17 am Wednesday, December 27, 2023CLEVELAND (AP) — It’s only fitting the Browns will try to clinch a playoff berth with a new kicker. Email newsletter signupWith a win, the Browns will make the postseason for just the second time since 2002. Hopkins, who has been one of the NFL’s most accurate kickers in his first season with the Browns (10-5), is “week to week,” coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday. “Did a nice job in his workout, obviously has production in this league in this season,” Stefanski said. On Tuesday, Patterson and Haack went to practice at Cleveland Browns Stadium so they could at least become familiar with the conditions before facing the Jets.

In an era where digitalisation has revolutionised various sectors, the absence of digital voters’ lists is not only detrimental but also imposes unnecessary barriers to a fair electoral landscape. Despite possessing the capability to digitalise electoral rolls, the reluctance to openly disseminate this information raises serious questions about the transparency of the electoral process. According to a senior ECP official, digitalising electoral rolls could substantially lower expenses compared to the current system of obtaining photocopies from ECP offices. Failure to provide accessible digital lists not only impedes progress but also perpetuates an environment where individuals with limited resources struggle to participate effectively. The Election Commission must swiftly implement digital voting mechanisms and provide easy access to electoral rolls online, thereby fostering a fair and accessible democratic landscape for all citizens.

Despite directives from the President and WMP, the newly constructed housing at PHA Kurri Residencia is still awaiting an access road. This road serves Federal Urdu University and a densely populated area, in­cluding government offices un­der construction. The PHA Kurri Road encompass­es 588 housing units, where se­nior retired officers reside. The residents also urgently need gas facilities, con­sidering that pipes are laid, and a service station is established. I request the Prime Minister of Pakistan to take notice of the dif­ficulties faced by the residents of Residencia and ensure prompt action on the road access, securi­ty, and gas facilities.

Her nationalistic spirit, enduring struggle and steadfast leadership destined to be ingrained in the hearts and minds of the Pakistani nation, he said while sharing a reflective message on the occasion of 16th martyrdom anniversary of slain Chairperson of PPP Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto to be celebrated on Wednesday. He said that her mother remained ardently dedicated he life to the noble cause of transforming the country into a genuine welfare state, guided by the visionary ideals of the nation’s founding leaders. He said that throughout her life, BB Shaheed bound together Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan like a harmonious chain. “Her tragic assassination was a malevolent scheme, strategically targeting the momentum of advancement and the realization of Pakistan’s vision for enlightened moderation and a democratic society,” he added. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari assured the nation that the election manifesto to be presented by the PPP in the fast approaching general elections would resonate with the visionary aspirations and missions set forth by the Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.

The American space agency NASA has shared a picture of an amazing space location that looks like a Christmas tree. The cluster of young stars is named NGC 2264, some of which are even more massive than the Sun. NASA experts combined data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes to show the stars in vibrant green. According to NASA, the green color is actually gas, while the blue and white dots are X-rays emitted by young stars. Earlier in November, images from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope were released of the Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster.

One Reddit user shared a post with a collage of Raj Kapoor and Raha's eyes. The caption read, "Those Raj Kapoor eyes - Raha Kapoor." Even on X, one user shared, "Raha got the eyes of Raj Kapoor." Yet another X user shared a collage indicating that Raha has grandfather Rishi Kapoor's eyes and aunt Kareena's face. raha got the eyes of raj kapoor pic.twitter.com/VzyPPTVwHD — no context ranbir (@nocontextranbir) December 25, 2023Other reactions included the internet gushing over Raha's genes.