Pakistan

Five terrorists killed in CTD encounter in Bannu

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3 years ago

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BANNU: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed Sunday to have killed at least five terrorists during an encounter in the Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to a spokesperson of the CTD, the five terrorists were killed during an operation in the Bannu region. He said that they were involved in terrorist activities, target killings, explosions and attacks on security forces.

Three Kalashnikovs/AK-47, 9mm pistols, improvised explosive devices (IED) and other arms and ammunition were seized from the possession of the terrorists, said the spokesperson.

Four terrorists gunned down in Lakki Marwat

On March 29, the Pakistan Army and Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KP) Police had gunned down four terrorists in Lakki Marwat’s general area of Sheri Khel, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) had said.

The incident took place on the night between March 28-29, when the army and police conducted a joint intelligence-based operation, the military’s media wing had said.

During the intense exchange of fire, four terrorists were killed and one terrorist was apprehended.

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PTI presents seven nominations to Imran Khan for the judicial commission.

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13 hours ago

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has proposed seven individuals to its founder, Imran Khan, for consideration as founding members of PTI for membership in the next Judicial Commission.

None of the nominated individuals are attorneys; rather, the roster includes four Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and three senators.

The proposed MNAs are Umar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Ali Mohammad Khan, and Aamir Dogar, while the senators are Shibli Faraz, Mohsen Aziz, and Aun Abbas Bapi. Sources suggest that the Judicial Commission will include one opposition member from both the National Assembly and the Senate.

The PTI founder will evaluate and endorse two names from the suggested list, which will then be sent to the Speaker for future actions.

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Pakistan’s gold prices are slightly declining.

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3 days ago

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Pakistani gold prices saw a slight decline on Monday, following a significant increase, in line with worldwide market patterns.

According to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs900 in the local market, ending at Rs283,400.

The cost of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also decreased by Rs771, reaching Rs242,970.

On Monday, the price of gold fell by $9 on the global market as well, to $2,739 an ounce, with an extra $20 premium.

However, the local market’s silver prices were stable at Rs3,350 per tola, untouched by the recent fluctuations in gold prices.

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During Punjab’s anti-polio campaign, polio workers will provide drops to children as young as five.

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3 days ago

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During the October 28–November 3 anti-polio campaign in Punjab, polio workers will knock on every house in the province, including those in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad.

In Punjab, 20 million youngsters will receive anti-polio drops in total.