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Pakistanis are angry about a sudden increase in their electricity bills. In daily protests that began in late August, people are demanding the government take back the new charges that have made electricity almost unaffordable for many. VOA’s Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman explains why this crisis has emerged. Camera: Wajid Asad
Source: Voice of America
A briefing session for the resident Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was convened by the Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Government Effectiveness Dr Jehanzeb Khan made a detailed presentation informing the diplomatic corps on the establishment and various aspects of the Council.
He particularly highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan in four key areas: IT, Agriculture, Energy and Mining. The participating diplomatic missions were requested to brief and encourage their countries to profit from the promise of Pakistan being a resource-rich country.
The Government has recently constituted the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to serve as a ‘One-Window’ platform to fast-track decision-making and promote as well as facilitate Foreign Direct Investment in the country.
Source: Radio Pakistan
A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in a fire exchange that took place between own troops and terrorists in general area Tirah, Khyber District last night
According to the ISPR, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, resulting in killing of one terrorist.
The killed terrorist remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent civilians.
However, during intense exchange of fire, Havaldar Muntazir Shah, a 36 years old resident of Sawabi district, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.
Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Senior US Foreign Service Officer, Shante Moore has assumed responsibility as the Consul General at the United States Consulate General in Peshawar.
Consul General Moore joined the State Department in year 2000 and besides other countries he has also served in Afghanistan.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed the need to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom in trade and investment, climate change and education.
He said this while talking to British High Commissioner Ms. Jane Marriott, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan and the UK have longstanding relations and said that his government would continue to further strengthen these bilateral ties. He conveyed his good wishes to King Charles III as well as to the UK leadership.
The High Commissioner conveyed felicitations to the Prime Minister on behalf of the UK leadership and said that her country would continue to extend all possible support to Pakistan during this phase of democratic transition.
Source: Radio Pakistan