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Seven troops martyred, four terrorists killed in attack on military convoy

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  • ISPR says terrorists had ambushed military convoy near Pakistan-Afghan border.
  • Troops initiated a prompt response, effectively engaged and killed four terrorists, says ISPR.
  • Says a clearance operation is underway in the area to eliminate any terrorists.

NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Seven soldiers embraced martyrdom, while four terrorists were gunned down after they attacked a military convoy near the Pakistan-Afghan border on Thursday.

According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists had ambushed the military convoy near the Pakistan-Afghan border in the general area of Isham in North Waziristan District.

“Troops initiated a prompt response, effectively engaged and killed four terrorists. However, during an intense exchange of fire, seven soldiers embraced martyrdom,” the ISPR said in the statement.

The military’s media wing identified the martyred soldiers as:

  • Havaldar Tariq Yousaf (age 36 years, resident of Faisalabad)
  • Sepoy Suleman Waqas (age 34 years, resident of Layyah)
  • Sepoy Junaid Ali (age 26 years, resident of Layyah)
  • Sepoy Ijaz Hussain (age 27 years, resident of Khairpur)
  • Sepoy Waqar Ahmed (age 25 years, resident of Mirpur Khas)
  • Sepoy Muhammad Jawad Ameer (age 24 years, resident of Chakwal)
  • Sepoy Arshad Ali (age 23 years, resident of Sohbatpur)

The ISPR further said that a clearance operation is underway in the area to eliminate any terrorists.

“Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the statement added.

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Irfan Siddiqui meets with the PM and informs him about the Senate performance of the parliamentary party.

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The head of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Standing Committee and the PML-N’s parliamentary leader paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit in Islamabad.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Parliamentary Party’s Senate performance.

Additionally, Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ performance.

He complimented the Prime Minister on his outstanding efforts to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track and meet its economic objectives.

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SIFC Increases Direct Foreign Investment: Investment in the Energy Sector Rises by 120%

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The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

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Speaking to a press conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PML-N government has restored the trust of investors.

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According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

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