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Pakistan, Egypt agree to strengthen cooperation in security, counter-terrorism
A delegation from Egypt’s Ministry of Interior, led by Major General Magdy Hilal, had talks with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry on enhancing bilateral collaboration.
The Egyptian delegation included Brigadier Essam Abu Al-Khair, Brigadier Engineer Muhammad Razi and Brigadier Dr. Muhammad Munir.
During the discussion, both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in the areas of security, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, cybercrime and Safe City projects.
They also agreed to encourage cooperative training for officers between the National Police Academy of Pakistan and the Police Academy of Egypt.
Minister Naqvi said the visit will offer new possibilities for bilateral collaboration and underscored the need for real steps to promote Pakistan-Egypt relations. He said a Pakistani delegation would visit Egypt shortly to explore more potential in areas of mutual interest.
“Cooperation in counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and internal security has wide-ranging benefits for both countries,” said Minister of State Talal Chaudhry. The Egyptian.
Delegation praised visits to Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force and National Police Academy, stressing that mutual learning might improve performance in numerous areas.
The conference was also attended by Secretary of Interior and other key authorities.
Farooq Sattar said MQM’s proposed local bodies amendment was an important aspect of the 28th amendment in the constitution.
“All parties except the People’s Party are in favour of the amendment,” stated a MQM leader. “The People’s Party’s claim that nothing could be done without it will collapse,” Mr Sattar added. “There are many things that could happen without the People’s Party,” he remarked.
“First time a President was given immunity”, said Farooq Sattar, adding that the PPP has enjoyed a prolonged political space.
“No one knows where Rs 25,000 billion were spent in 18 years,” he added. “Karachi is not even looks like the Paris of 14th to 16th century,” Sattar. “Karachi looks like a 5,000 year old city found in excavation”.
He also alleged, “The pride of PPP is going down into drain and alternate leaderships are being prepared.
— A 13-year-old child drowned while bathing in Pinjari Canal in Sajawal, a city in Sindh province, on FridayThe tragedy occurred in village Gul Ghayo near Sajawal where 13-year-old Abbas was taking a swim in the canal to beat the heat when he slipped into deep water and drowned.
The deceased body of the youngster was removed from canal on self help basis by local neighbors and handed over to his heirs.
The federal government has cut the price of kerosene oil by Rs7.23 per litre and also revised the petroleum charge on petrol and diesel, according to official notifications.
According to the revised rates announced by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, the new price of kerosene oil has been determined at Rs311.73 per litre against the previous cost of Rs318.96 per litre.
The fuel price was dropped by Rs9.24 per litre to Rs108.17 a litre from Rs117.41, Petroleum Ministry sources said.
In contrast, the duty on high speed diesel was raised by Rs9.40 a litre to Rs52 a litre from Rs42.60.
The Petroleum Division had announced a Rs5 per litre drop in the pricing of both fuel and high-speed diesel.
After the change, the new petrol price is Rs409.78 per litre and high-speed diesel Rs409.58 per litre.
The revised fuel rates have come into force across the country from midnight, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
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Teenager drowns in canal near Sajawal
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