Category: Islamabad

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator and member Senate Standing Committee on IT Afnan Ullah said on Sunday that the government has successfully steered the country out of an economic crisis.

Talking to a private news channel, he stated that inflation is at its lowest in the past nine years, while the interest rate has been reduced from 22 percent to 12 percent.

He also highlighted that the Pakistan Stock Exchange has witnessed a significant rise, reflecting economic stability.

Senator Afnan termed the opposition alliance as "unnatural," saying that the government's strong performance has left the opposition without moral grounds to protest.

He emphasized that the negotiations between political parties should focus on election reforms for the upcoming elections and economic reforms to ensure long-term stability.

Islamabad: At least two people were killed while other three critically injured when a coach hit a rickshaw near Windar Tehsil in Hub District on Sunday.

According to Police sources, the accident occurred when a speeding coach collided with a rickshaw, a private news channel reported.

The impact of the collision was severe, causing significant damage to both vehicles and resulting in fatal injuries to two people on the spot.

The three injured were rushed to a Windar hospital, where they are being provided treatment, police officials added.

Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident after arresting the driver. Police is also trying to identify the victims and notify their families.

Islamabad: On the invitation of Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will pay a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 10-11 February to participate in the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai.

'The Summit will bring together a large number of Heads of State/Government, global policymakers, and leading private sector figures to discuss the future of governance, innovation and international cooperation,' Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press statement on Sunday.

This marks Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's second visit to the UAE since assuming office in March 2024.

He would be accompanied by a high-level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and other key members of the cabinet, reflecting Pakistan's strong commitment to deepening its engagement with the UAE and other global partners, it was added.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will deliver a keynote address at the WGS, highlighting Pakistan's vision for inclusive economic growth, digital transformation and governance reforms.

He would also hold bilateral meetings with the UAE leadership as well as engage with Heads of State/Government from participating countries and leading CEOs of major multinational companies.

'Pakistan and the UAE share a deep-rooted brotherly relationship built on mutual trust, understanding and a longstanding mutually beneficial cooperation. The UAE remains one of Pakistan's key economic and strategic partners, with strong collaboration across multiple sectors,' the spokesperson said.

Pakistani diaspora in the UAE, which is the second largest Pakistani expatriate community worldwide, continues to play a pivotal role in the development and success of both countries, serving as a bridge between the two nations.

'The Prime Minister's visit underscores Pakistan's unwavering commitment to further strengthening its ties with the UAE, fostering greater economic collaboration and exploring new avenues of partnership for mutual prosperity,' it was further added.

Islamabad: Islamabad Sports Board's registered Kickboxing Association, Islamabad Full Contact Martial Arts Association and Islamabad Kung Fu Association jointly organized a Kickboxing Championship here at the Amir Khan Boxing Hall of Pakistan Sports Complex in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day.

More than 200 boys and girls from 18 clubs belonging to Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Bagh and Mirpur Azad Kashmir participated in the competitions held under kickboxing rules in a total of 6 per mile and more than 12 weight categories of miles.

Pakistan Sports Board Deputy DG Shahid Islam and other distinguished guests congratulated the organizers Shaukat Khan, Jahangir Khan Janjua, Akbar Khan and Qamar Nadeem on the successful organization of this event and distributed medals and certificates among the winning players.

While the team officials Shahan Intikhab Alam, Shafiq Qureshi, Farhad Shah, Malik Kamran, Noman Akhtar were also awarded the shield of high performance. They also appreciated the efforts of General Secretary Azad Kashmir Kickboxing Association Moeed Awan.

Wushu Club from Kashmir won four gold medals, while SK Martial Arts from Islamabad won two, Cobra Martial Arts Academy two, Universal Club two, Islamabad's Oyama Dojo four while Islamabad's Double Dragon Club won four gold medals.

In this kickboxing event held on Kashmir Day, Haris, Husnain, Osama, Saeed, Omais, Zayan, Hassan, Ali Shah, Shahzeb, Abdul Malik, Muhammad Maxal, Ushna, Iqra, Aliza, Muqaddasa, Abiha, Anam won gold medals while Aishan, Asim, Zayan, Momin, Rauf Khan, Syed Waqas, Asim, Ahsan, Aamir, Ayan, Abu Bakr, Fayaz, Ayesha, Samal, Ayris, Arishal, Maryam, Mehroma won silver medals.

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday chaired the meeting on reforming the power sector.

The meeting was attended by the Ministers of Power, EAD, MoS Finance, SAPM on power, secretaries of finance, power, Chairman FBR and senior officers of other relevant departments, the Office of the DPM said in a press release.

The meeting reviewed the proposals presented by ministries of power and finance.

Islamabad: Islamabad Capital Police's Phulgran team on Saturday arrested a key member of a notorious gang involved in multiple motorcycle theft cases.

A public relations officer told reporter that the arrested suspect has been identified as Aamir Hayat. He was wanted in several motorcycle theft incidents and was allegedly part of a network operating in the area.

He said police recovered four stolen motorcycles worth millions of rupees from the suspect's possession.

Efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect's accomplices and facilitators," said DIG Muhammad Jawad Tariq.

He said DIG Jawad reiterated that strict action would continue against those depriving citizens of their valuable assets, ensuring the safety and security of the public.