GAZA (INP): Israel’s military on Tuesday ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive, after Israel warned it would step up its military attacks in the strip in a “mighty hurricane” if Hamas does not free the last hostages it holds. Taking over the city of one million Palestinians complicates ceasefire efforts to end the nearly two-year war as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right partners follow through with his plan to take on what they have said are Hamas’ two remaining strongholds. The evacuation orders caused panic and confusion among the residents of Gaza City.…
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KATHMANDU (INP): Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday, his aide said, as anti-corruption demonstrators defied an indefinite curfew and clashed with police, a day after 19 people died in violent protests triggered by a social media ban. Oli’s government lifted the social media ban after protests turned violent, killing 19 and injuring more than a 100 after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament on Monday. The unrest is the worst in decades in the poor Himalayan country that is wedged between India and China and has struggled with political instability…
ISLAMABAD (PPI): Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan, has said that laying a sustainable foundation for Pakistan’s economic and industrial development is the need of the hour. He warned that historical precedents show that lost opportunities rarely return. In a televised conversation, Mr. Khan urged Pakistan to expedite financial blueprints and planning, embrace new developments, and utilize current diplomatic and political successes to attract investment and promote growth. He suggested that Pakistan diversify its investment portfolio and not solely rely on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Praising Pakistani leadership on diplomatic successes following military tensions with…
ISLAMABAD (INP): The district and sessions court on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka, while hearing the cases, maintained Imran Khan’s bail in six cases and Bushra Bibi’s bail in one case until October 7. The court also extended the protection order preventing Imran Khan’s arrest in cases related to the May 9 incidents, attempted murder, and protests. Similarly, Bushra Bibi’s interim bail in the Toshakhana case involving allegations of fake receipts was extended. During the hearing, no verdict was announced…
NEW YORK (INP): The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated $5 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support Pakistan’s response to the floods that continue to hit and devastate many parts of the country, a world body’s spokesperson said. The new allocation comes on top of a $600,000 earmarked by OCHA’s Asia and the Pacific Regional Fund, as well as the $250,000 sanctioned by the Pakistan Country-Based Pooled Fund for local NGOs. “The funds will support cash transfers, health, water and sanitation, shelter and food, among other urgent needs,” UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric…
JALALPUR PIRWALA (INP): In a tragic turn of events, four people including two children on Monday drowned in floodwaters in an attempt to take a refuge at a safe place after their villages came underwater. They on self-help bases were moving to a location without floodwaters, but the floodwater was quite deep which caused their instant drowning. The body of 15-year-old Fatima Bibi was found. While the search for 15-year-old Muhammad Abdullah and 25-year-old Luqman continued. A 30-year-old Qari Abdullah was rescued. Their family members said they were leaving their homes and moving to safer places with their own help.…
KOHLU (ONLINE): Father and his two sons have been killed in firing by some unknown persons in the area of Lasi Zai in district Kohlu Balochistan. On information heavy contingent of Levies rushed to the scene and besieged the area. The bodies were shifted to nearby hospital immediately where legal proceedings is underway. According to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohlu, Azeem Jan Dummar those involved in firing fled the scene, however, comprehensive operation has been launched to arrest them. All the possible ways have been barricaded. Emergency has been imposed in the hospital soon after the incident. Assistant Commissioner Kabir Mazari…
ISLAMABAD (PR): The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has released its latest Policy Viewpoint titled “Impact of Tariff Reduction on Automobile Industry”, authored by Mr. Mohammad Shaaf Najib and Dr. Usman Qadir. The report provides a holistic assessment of the impact of the government’s five-year tariff reform plan on Pakistan’s automobile industry. The reform plan, announced in the Federal Budget 2025–26, seeks to move Pakistan’s economy from import substitution towards an export-led growth model. The reform will streamline the customs duty structure, reduce tariff slabs, and lower the average tariff rate from 19% to 9.5% by FY2030. Specifically, for the…
Karachi (PPI): Following the prediction of a new spell of rain in Karachi in the next 24 to 48 hours, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has issued a high alert in the city. Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah confirmed the weather situation and emphasized the need for immediate action. The Commissioner of Karachi conveyed the Chief Secretary’s instructions to the district and municipal authorities, emphasizing their presence on the ground to assist the public. All Deputy Commissioners and municipal officials should prepare for the expected rain. The Commissioner directed Assistant Commissioners and Municipal Commissioners to immediately inspect the…
ISLAMABAD (ONLINE): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority to expedite ongoing relief efforts. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad to review the flood situation and the ongoing rescue and relief operations, he asked the NDMA to ensure full preparedness in view of potential flood situation due to rising river levels. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for early warnings and timely evacuation of communities residing near rivers and in high-risk areas. He also directed the NDMA to maintain close coordination with provincial governments and their respective disaster management authorities to ensure a unified response. Shehbaz Sharif…
