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By MM Report Unverified reports suggest over 100 militants linked to TTP, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS were killed in sweeping security raids, raising questions over intelligence accuracy and regional stability
MM Report DHAKA: Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister on Tuesday, marking a dramatic political shift in the South Asian nation after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a commanding parliamentary victory. Rahman assumed office at a moment of heightened expectations and challenges, inheriting a country seeking political stability, investor confidence, and a revival of key industries, including the vital garment sector. The swearing-in ceremony broke with long-standing tradition. Instead of taking place at Bangabhaban, the president’s official residence, Rahman and his cabinet were administered the oath at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, the…
Prime Minister underscores human development, food security, and digital transformation as pillars of sustainable progress, framing global peace and prosperity as the ultimate goal MM Report VIENNA: In a high-profile United Nations event in Vienna, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif outlined Pakistan’s commitment to integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into its national policy framework, stressing that economic growth must be inclusive, resilient, and people-centered. Speaking at the forum on “Sustainable Development: Pathway for Global Peace and Prosperity,” the Prime Minister highlighted human development, food security, and digital transformation as central pillars for achieving sustainable progress. He described Pakistan’s young population…
MM Report DHAKA: Minister for Planning, development and special initiatives Ahsan Iqbal paid a courtesy call on outgoing Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday, in a meeting that signaled a renewed push to steady and strengthen ties between Islamabad and Dhaka. The talks, held at the official residence in Dhaka, were described by officials as cordial and forward-looking. Both sides explored ways to expand cooperation in development planning, regional connectivity and economic collaboration, at a time when South Asia’s political landscape continues to evolve. The discussions took place against a backdrop of shifting…
MM Report KOLKATA: A group of worshippers associated with the Tablighi Jamaat in Kolkata narrowly escaped disaster after the aircraft carrying them to Somalia crash-landed near the seashore, witnesses and local officials said. The group, believed to be travelling for a religious outreach visit, had departed from Kolkata earlier in the day. According to preliminary accounts, the aircraft lost altitude abruptly as it approached the Somali coastline. Eyewitnesses described the plane as appearing to “fall straight from the sky” before hitting the ground close to the water’s edge. Despite the severity of the descent, the aircraft remained largely intact after…
MM Report DUBAI: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering commitment to deepening its partnership with the United Arab Emirates, describing the relationship as a cornerstone of regional stability and prosperity. The remarks came during a meeting with UAE National Security Advisor and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi. Field Marshal Munir highlighted that the enduring strategic and historical ties between the two nations make the security and stability of the UAE an intrinsic concern for Pakistan. Field Marshal Munir…
Islamabad is set to welcome the EU-Pak Business Forum this April, with the premier urging Austrian investors to seize emerging economic opportunities in Pakistan’s growing market MM Report VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan was working with European partners to curb illegal immigration. He made the remarks while addressing the Pakistan-Austria Business Forum in Vienna, where he arrived on Sunday for a two-day visit. PM Shehbaz expressed his resolve to combat illegal immigration in collaboration with countries including Austria, Germany, and France. Every year, dozens of Pakistanis lose their lives seeking a better future, often falling victim…
MM Report ISTANBUL: Pakistan signaled a renewed push to strengthen regional connectivity as the Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, outlined plans for collaboration with Russia on road networks and logistics corridors. Speaking on the sidelines of the OIC Transport Ministers’ Conference in Istanbul, he said Pakistan was eager to develop land corridors through China and neighboring countries, creating more effective links with Russia via the Central Asian states. During the meeting with Russian Deputy Minister Dmitry Stanislavovich Zverev, Aleem Khan noted Pakistan’s strategic interest in enhancing transport and highway connectivity, while Zverev expressed keen support for expanding cooperation, highlighting…
The milestone highlights Pakistan’s advancing satellite technology and determination to establish a self-reliant space infrastructure, signaling ambition in high-tech innovation MM Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) successfully launched the country’s second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite, EO-2, from the Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre in China, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s advancing space program. The achievement underscores the nation’s growing capabilities in satellite technology and its commitment to building a self-reliant space infrastructure. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), EO-2 was entirely conceived, engineered, and integrated at SUPARCO’s Satellite Research and Development Centre through rigorous in-house…
News Desk DHAKA: Bangladesh went to the polls today in a general election that saw more than 127 million eligible voters across 64 districts casting ballots for 300 parliamentary seats. The contest was primarily between two alliances: one led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and another 11-party coalition headed by Jamaat-i-Islami. The election drew attention both domestically and internationally due to the exclusion of the Awami League, the party of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid, whose registration had been suspended by the Bangladesh Election Commission. This barred the party from participating, reshaping the electoral landscape and raising concerns about…