RAWALPINDI: Security Forces killed seven Khwarij terrorists in two separate engagements in North Waziristan District while a solider embraced Shahadat during the intense fire exchange.
According to news release of Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), “An intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District on reported presence of Khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, as a result of four Khwarij were sent to hell”.
In another encounter that took place in general area Spinwam, North Waziristan District, own troops successfully neutralized three more khwarij. “However, during the intense fire exchange, one brave son of soil, Lance Naik Muhammad Amin (age: 34 years, resident of District Faisalabad), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat,” it further said.
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve
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KARACHI: The trend of migration in educated Pakistani youth is increasing exorbitantly, according to a report by PIDE.
A report by the think tank Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) explained that disappointment with the future and the feeling of insecurity in Pakistani youth were among the major reasons for the brain drain.
According to the figures by Overseas and Immigration of Pakistan, around 281,000 Pakistani citizens have moved to other countries in search of employment opportunities in 2024.
It refuted the 700,000 figure given by a Gallup Pakistan’s representative in the “Subah Bakhair” program.
Meanwhile, the PIDE report suggested that around 70 percent of educated youngsters, male and female, want to migrate due to economic instability and unemployment in Pakistan.
A PIDE report in 2022 said that “62 percent of the educated young population of Pakistan, aged between 15 to 24 years want to leave the country as they are disappointed with their future”.
“Most of the youth want to migrate to improve their economic condition, but there are some other reasons behind the migration of youth belonging to Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit Baltistan,” said the report.
“The young population of these provinces described hurting of their self-esteem and lack of equal opportunities as main reasons for their desire to shift to another country,” the report said, adding that “the youth of Punjab and Islamabad showed the least interest in migration”.
But what are the reasons behind the increasing rate of migration?
Social experts are of the view that the Pakistani youth want to leave the country as they are disappointed with their future owing to worsening economic conditions and unemployment.
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ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that if the details of the agreement made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) during their protest on November 26 are revealed, it could lead to party workers turning against their leadership, ARY News reported.
Speaking during a point of order in the National Assembly, Asif highlighted the ongoing confusion surrounding the number of casualties in D-Chowk. He questioned the ambiguity surrounding the exact number of PTI workers who lost their lives during the Islamabad protest—be it 12, 70, or 270.
Khawaja Asif lamented the lack of transparency regarding the deceased workers’ bodies, graves, and families coming forward.
Khawaja Asif also criticized PTI’s internal divisions, highlighting the severe differences in narratives among its leaders. He pointed out the contradictory statements made by Omar Ayub, where he claimed that former first lady Bushra Bibi left with him via the Monal route. However, Bushra Bibi herself stated that she was left alone by the entire PTI leadership at D-Chowk.
He drew historical parallels, accusing PTI leaders of adopting provincialism akin to the actions of Ayub Khan, who according to him was the facilitator behind the creation of Bangladesh.
The minister further commented on PTI’s call for civil disobedience, which he claimed echoed past protests from a decade ago, where similar tactics were rejected by the public. Asif challenged PTI’s credibility, stating that no Pakistani would ever defy utility bills as PTI demands. He urged PTI to announce the move, confident that their civil disobedience campaign would fail, just like their past attempts.
Khawaja Asif condemned PTI’s strategy of using a woman as a shield and its leadership’s attempts to incite provincialism. He criticized PTI for promoting an anti-national agenda, pointing out that their actions have led to the settlement of terrorists in a bankrupt province, which he argued is not a sign of national loyalty.
In conclusion, Asif accused PTI of harbouring a harmful agenda towards the country’s interests, with a fear that their actions might hamper the nation’s economic recovery.
Earlier, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stated that the government is aware of a targeted social media campaign designed to incite violence against journalists.
During a press conference in Islamabad today, he noted that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is ‘encouraging’ the online harassment of journalists.
The Information Minister expressed his dismay over the dissemination of personal information regarding journalists’ children and their residences online, asserting that such actions are entirely unacceptable.
He mentioned that the data from these accounts is being compiled, and he assured that stringent measures will be implemented in collaboration with the Interior Ministry. He affirmed that those responsible for this online campaign will be identified and held accountable.
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LONDON: Legendary Pakistani folk singer Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi has revealed that his family was against his singing career.
In a press conference in London, Attaullah Esakhelvi revealed the challenges he faced at the start of his career. “My entire family opposed my singing, especially relatives who now take pride in my achievements.”
The folk singer said his father would punish him for singing, but his mother later told me he secretly listened to his songs,” he recalled.
He expressed gratitude for the love and support he receives from overseas Pakistanis, wherever he performed.
“I am indebted to the love of Pakistanis worldwide, even in far-off places like Fiji,” said Attaullah.
The singer announced plans to release a new song in the Pashto language soon.
Attaullah Esakhelvi shared a heartfelt gesture, saying, “Whenever I see my picture on the back of a truck, I stop and embrace the driver.”
Reflections on Career:
The acclaimed singer acknowledged the role of social media in making it easier for new singers to showcase their talent and reach a global audience.
Born 19 August 1951, Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi is a Pakistani musician, singer, and poet from Isakhel in Mianwali District, Punjab.
He is mainly associated with Punjabi folk music and has written various songs and poems in Punjabi language.
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KARACHI: The elephant Sonia has been buried in her sanctuary at Safari Park, following the completion of her post-mortem on Monday, reported ARY News.
A veterinary doctors’ team led by Dr. Ghulam Mustafa conducted the post-mortem of Sonia as Mayor Karachi himself was present to oversee the process.
Dr Amir Khalil, head of the global animal welfare organisation “Four Paws”, monitored the process via video link.
According to the officials of Safari Park, “the elephant’s blood and body parts’ samples has been taken, which are being sent to the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore for the examination”, adding, “the real cause of Sonia’s death would be ascertained in light of the laboratory reports”.
“The detailed post-mortem report will be issued within four weeks, the officials of Safari Park added.
Initially, it was being pondered that the Four Paws would conduct the post-mortem but fear of the decomposing of the body prompted authorities to immediately conduct the post-mortem.
Earlier in the day, Sonia, the African elephant at Karachi Safari Park, breathed her last.
According to park officials, Sonia was healthy and had been eating normally until her sudden demise.
The administration stated that park staff discovered Sonia’s lifeless body early in the morning. A post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the reasons behind Sonia’s death.
Earlier, the 17-year-old African elephant, Noor Jehan, breathed her last at Karachi Zoo. The elephant, Noor Jehan underwent emergency treatment for a tumour in Karachi on April 5 but collapsed days later.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Monday expressed reservations to government over unmet promises, ARY News reported.
In a recent meeting with the government committee, the PPP presented its concerns, noted by the committee members, including deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar.
Sources revealed the PPP delegation, comprising Raja Pervez Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, and Sherry Rehman, among others, raised issues regarding neglecting Sindh and Balochistan in federal mega-projects and the disregard for the province’s administrative matters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
The government committee assured PPP that their concerns would be addressed, sources added.
Earlier this year, the Shehbaz Sharif-led government accepted ‘all demands’ of its major ally, the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), to seek the latter’s support for the passage of Budget 2024-25.
According to sources, the PML-N agreed to the PPP’s demands concerning district administration control, the appointment of law officers, representation on various boards and authorities, the early scheduling of local body elections, and the equitable distribution of development funds among lawmakers from both parties.
During the negotiations, the government expressed Incognizance of any anti-PPP retaliation in Punjab, stating that the government cannot engage in political revenge against a coalition party.
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KARACHI: Citizens of Karachi breathed a sigh of relief as the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation completed the repairing work of the 84-inch main water line on University Road, ARY News reported on Monday.
The repair work, which took eleven days to complete, has restored water supply to several areas of the city.
According to the spokesperson of Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation, “the supply of water has been restored following the repair of the 84-inch main water line.”
“Water supply has been resumed from the Dhabeji pumping station, and lines are being charged”, he added.
The main water line was ruptured on November 28 due to the Red Line Track construction work, leading to the disconnection of water supply to the swathes of the city.
The slow repairing work of the pipeline created a major water crisis in several areas including Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi Admin Society, Jamshed Town, Liyari, and the old city, as millions of residents suffered an acute water shortage for days.
Water tanker services had remained cut off during the repair work, due to the closure of two major hydrants in the city, exacerbating the misery of Karachi citizens.
According to a report, Karachi gets about only half the water it requires. Out of that, one-third either gets stolen, thanks to alleged hydrant or tanker mafia, or is wasted owing to dilapidated and outdated pipelines that have not been repaired or replaced.
Experts urged to bring together all the stakeholders to make well-coordinated policies, installing and strengthening an authorized local government system to help people get their grievances heard, addressed, and resolved.
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