The Karachi Company police team arrested an accused namely Danish and recovered 155 gram heroin from his possession. Similarly, the Sangjani police team arrested two accused namely Kashif and Asghar and recovered 1,260 gram hashish from their possession. Furthermore, the Humak police team arrested an accused namely Sabir Hussain and recovered 18 liters of alcohol from his possession. The Lohi Bher police team arrested an accused namely Muhammad Javed and recovered 18 gram crystal Ice from his possession. The Nilore police team arrested two accused namely Naeem Khan and Anjum Khan and recovered two pistols from their possession.

RAWALPINDI - The most wanted dacoits were shot dead in an encounter with police in Fauji Colony, the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Pirwadhai, informed a police spokesman on Thursday. The dacoits, identified as Javed alias Jeeda, Fazal Rehman aka Parchona and Izat Ullah, were involved in a series of street crimes in areas of Fauji Colony, Hazara Colony, Taxila, Saddar Wah and other parts of city, he added. However, two others dacoits managed to flee from the scene while taking advantage of darkness. According to sources, police, on a tip off, carried out a raid in Fauji Colony to bust the notorious Jeeda Dacoit Gang. Seeing the police party, the dacoits opened indiscriminate firing on cops, he said adding that police reteliated and three dacoits were killed.

While responding, Fitzgerald said that officers were updated that a woman was shot at the Chevron gas station at 3019 12th Avenue North. The male victim killed in the shooting was identified as Keithan Jamon Parker, 25, of Pinson. The female victim was identified as Kayla De’nea Hall, 19, of Hanceville. The man and woman inside the vehicle were both pronounced dead by Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel. Fitzgerald said the investigation indicates all three victims were shot at a nearby location and the wounded female drove the vehicle to the gas station for help.

“I am hopeful that you [nation] will announce your judgments on February 8, [2024] and end the punishments meted out to you,” the former three-time prime minister said in a recorded message, aired on television channels Thursday. The three-time prime minister is eyeing a fourth stint in power after winning graft appeals that came as a boost for his bid to become the next prime minister of the country. The latest relief from the high court on Tuesday, removed one of the last major hurdles for Nawaz to qualify to contest national elections. You kept standing by me and my party through these testing times,” Nawaz told his supporters. The three-time prime minister reminded his workers that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had started a witch hunt against him on the directions of a former Supreme Court judge.

Exemplary na­tions like South Korea, Singapore, and Finland provide insights into societies that highly value teach­ers. In acknowledgment of teach­ers’ significance in forging a bright future, South Korea and Singapore heavily invest in professional de­velopment, competitive pay, and robust teacher training. Financial rec­ognition enables teachers to fo­cus on the welfare and education of their students, alleviating con­cerns about their livelihood. It is crucial to address global challenges faced by teachers, both in terms of recogni­tion and compensation. By cultivating a culture that appreciates and invests in teach­ers, we can collectively contribute to a more enlightened and pros­perous global future.

Third team: Christian Veilleux, Redshirt Sophomore, University of Pittsburgh (Ottawa, Ont.) Tight EndFirst team: Tanner McLachlan, Redshirt Senior, University of Arizona (Lethbridge, Alta.) Keelan White, Redshirt Senior, University of Montana [FCS] (North Vancouver, B.C.) Anim Dankwah, Redshirt Senior, Howard University [FCS] (Brampton, Ont.) That is despite the six-foot-five, 320-pound playing almost his entire senior season out of position at right tackle instead of his usual left guard spot.

In an apparent reference to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday questioned why Pakistan was punished by imposing [establishment’s] ladla (darling) on them after his removal from power in 2017. “Your enmity was with Nawaz Sharif and you had put him in jail but why did you punish the people? قائد پاکستان مسلم لیگ ن محمد نواز شریف قوم سے خطاب کر رہے ہیں۔ https://t.co/rZdIIpX9Ip — PMLN (@pmln_org) December 14, 2023The PML-N leader asserted that the cases against him were baseless, attributing his exoneration to divine intervention. The former prime minister stated that the recent court decisions in his favour exposed the falsehoods behind the cases. The PML-N leader responded to critics accusing him of merely painting a rosy picture, asserting, "I substantiate it through Allah's grace and benevolence.

The Foreign Office (FO) urged the Afghan government on Thursday to take ‘decisive action’ against the culprits of the Dera Ismail (DI) Khan terrorist attack, and hand them over to Pakistan. In a weekly media talk, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that her office acknowledges the Afghan government's stance to conduct an inquiry into the December 12 terrorist attack. Read US 'strongly condemns' terrorist attack in DI Khan“UNSC has called on states to collaborate with the Government of Pakistan and the concerned authorities,” Baloch informed. She added that the UNSC members have emphasised the necessity to hold the assailants, sponsors and facilitators of the DI Khan attack accountable. DI Khan attackOn December 12, at least 23 soldiers were killed when militants rammed an explosives-laden truck into a security forces post in Khyber-Paktunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district.

LAHORE - In a compelling address at the Lahore Garrison University’s two-day conference on Frontiers in Applied Biological Sciences on Wednesday, Caretaker Punjab Health Minister Professor Dr. Javed Akram emphasized the pivotal role of research in societal impact. He underscored the importance of collaboration between academia and industry, particularly in the vast field of biological sciences. Dr. Akram highlighted the urgency for Pakistan to focus on biotechnology, expressing concern over the absence of a single biotechnology plant in the country compared to China’s 3,000 facilities. Propelled by the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Dr. Akram revealed plans to establish biotechnology parks in Pakistan. Anticipating Pakistan becoming the world’s third-largest country in population within two decades, Dr. Akram emphasized the need for progress in gene editing and improving lab skills.

Until the State Constituent Assembly met, the State Government’s power to grant “concurrence” was limited. But the first time the BJP under Modi took office, they included the repeal of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in their electoral platform. Article 370(1) restricts the applicability of certain sections of the Indian Constitution to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The Court went on to state that after Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) joined the Union of India, it lost all internal sovereignty. 272 has lacks a proper constitutional basis for the concurrence upon which it is founded and as well admitted by Indian Supreme Court.

Condemnations have flowed in over the Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on Indian-held Kashmir. One such unanimous condemnation and rejection of this verdict has also come from the legislative assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The verdict of India’s top court reinstating the abrogation of J&K’s special status as rightful and lawful has been received widely as a political verdict. In giving a verdict that has appealed to the ruling party, the court has left many questions unanswered and ambiguity still exists around what the status of J&K will be. AJK assembly by voicing its rejection unanimously has sent out a strong message for people divided and oppressed on the other side.

This visit underscores Pakistan’s centrality in regional security and defence cooperation, highlighting the significance of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The measured response from the State Department, emphasising support for political normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, aligns with diplomatic principles. This stance reflects a commitment to regional stability and a recognition of Pakistan’s role in addressing complex geopolitical challenges. The significance of Gen Munir’s visit is further highlighted by the positive history of engagements between Pakistani and US officials. The ongoing visit is an extension of these efforts, fostering a constructive dialogue that may lead to positive outcomes for both nations.

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has formally requested 5,000 acres of land for an industrial zone along the Rawalpindi Ring Road. The demand for this land was articulated through the issuance of a specialised form and a survey report gauging the business community's desire to establish industries in the Ring Road Industrial Zone. The envisaged industrial zone aims to relocate existing industrial units from Cantt and Islamabad to the Ring Road Industrial Zone. Originating at Banth on GT Road, the Rawalpindi Ring Road project spans 38.3 km with six interchanges. RCCI President Saqib Rafiq highlighted that the establishment of the Ring Road Industrial Zone will facilitate the relocation of industries from the inner city, subsequently alleviating traffic congestion.

PM Kakar reiterates nation’s resolve to eliminate terrorismCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed resolve of the Pakistani nation to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country's soil. The Prime Minister said the entire Pakistani nation is standing like an iron wall against the monster of terrorism and with the help of Allah Almighty and it is determined to defeat terrorism. He said security personnel, who are fighting this war of victory against terrorism are the real heroes. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said righteous Ulema are standing with the state of Pakistan, the peace, and the society. The Prime Minister also commended the high morale of the security personnel, who got injured in the attack.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday as investors cashed in on the gains made by the benchmark KSE-100 Index, which had reached an all-time high of 67,093 points earlier in the day. The index, however, could not sustain the momentum and fell to as low as 64,427.38 points, before closing at 65,280.16 points, down by 1146.62 points or 1.73%. However, some profit-taking and correction was inevitable after the rapid rise, as the market also faced some political uncertainty and external challenges. This was the second-highest monthly return in percentage terms in over a decade, only behind Covid’s abnormal return in April 2020. The surge in Pakistan’s stock market rally had been a pivotal factor in the 50% increase in the benchmark index since late June, making it the world’s second-best performer during this period, following Argentina.