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March 18, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Parliamentary Committee on National Security to be held in Islamabad today

An in-camera meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security will be held at the Parliament House in Islamabad at 11 a.m. today. A comprehensive briefing on the country’s security situation will be given to the committee members. The military leadership will also brief the committee on the current security situation. Parliamentary leaders from all political parties represented in the parliament, along with their representatives, will attend the meeting. Furthermore, cabinet members will also participate in the in-camera meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security.

March 17, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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JIT summons 16 PTI members again over negative propaganda

The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) summoned 16 members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) once again over their involvement in spreading negative propaganda. Sources divulged that the JIT issued notices to these individuals, asking them to appear before the team on March 18, 2025. Among those summoned were prominent PTI figures, including Syed Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Mohammad Khalid Khurshid Khan, Mian Mohammad Aslam Iqbal, and Hammad Azhar. Also among those who received summons were Aoun Abbas, Mohammad Shahbaz Shabbir, Waqas Akram, and Taimur Saleem Khan. Additionally, notices were sent to Sibghatullah Virk, Azhar Mishwani, Mohammad Nouman Afzal, Jabran Elias, Salman Raza, Zulfi

March 9, 2025

Hafsa Akram

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Responsibility of youth (Opinion)

Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught

March 3, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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PTI to stage protest against govt after Eid, says Asad Qaiser

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Qaiser said that the party will stage the protest against the incumbent government after Eid. Expressing his thoughts in Nowshera, Qaiser asserted: “Even now, the federal government is looking to contain the PTI. This parliament is fabricated.” He stated, “There is a need to hold the fair and free elections in the country.” “We are not bothered about the potential obstacles during staging the protests,” he said. He maintained: “There should be policy about maintaining law and order across the country. There is a need to work on the Afghan policy.” “We want peace

March 3, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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SIFC paving way for foreign investments to boost economy

Special Investment Facilitation Council is paving the way for investments from different countries to improve the country’s economic situation. In this regard, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirate aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. The UAE has expressed interest in investing in various sectors, including banking, mining, railways and infrastructure. A significant agreement between Pakistan Railways and the UAE’s Etihad Rail is expected to improve the railway network. The strategic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE will enhance cooperation in trade, investment and energy sectors. Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $1 billion trade target: Uzbek

February 21, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan can’t afford another martial law, says Bilawal Bhutto

LONDON: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan cannot afford another martial law. Bilawal Bhutto stated this while delivering a lecture at the Oxford University. He said that the future of Pakistan is associated with the supremacy of the constitution, independent judiciary and journalism. Recalling his late mother Benazir Bhutto, who also studied at the Oxford University, Bilawal said that my mother did not teach me to take revenge that is the reason I always say that democracy is the best revenge. He said that Benazir Bhutto rendered her life for the supremacy of democracy. Benazir

February 21, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Govt pledges support to private sector for export growth, says Ahsan Iqbal

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal says the government is committed to provide policy support and investment facilities to the private sector to stimulate exports and bring innovation into the economy. He was chairing second meeting of the Policy Board under “Uraan Pakistan” Programme in Islamabad. The meeting emphasized promotion of private investment, export growth, industrialization, infrastructure up-gradation, innovation, and the advancement of modern technologies to drive Pakistan’s economic development. Speaking on this occasion, Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the need to focus on the 5Es framework to transform Pakistan into a three trillion dollars economy by 2047. Various proposals were also presented