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S A P L A N S $ 24 B I N V E S T M E N T, U A E $ 2 2 B I N

stated in an interview with a private television channel here on Sunday

I N I S T E R of State for Petroleum Dr Musadiq Malik on Sunday said that Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates are taking keen interest in Pakistani information technology, agriculture and mining sectors KSA has planned to fix funds amounting to 24 billion dollars for investment purposes while the UAE has allocated 22 billion dollars funds for exploring opportunities in three sectors of Pakistan, Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadiq Malik

Dr Musadik continued that the heavy investment in three major sectors of Pakistan would open many job opportunities for the youth Our young people having knowledge of advanced technology are fully capable to show the world about their skills, he said and added that the government is committed to bringing in business opportunities here in the country The state minister said the government has recently constituted committees for onewindow operation to facilitate the investors Commenting on Nawaz Sharif s arrival in Pakistan, Dr Musadik said, after the an-

Attack on Balochistan checkposts leaves four securit y personnel dead

QUETTA: Unidentified gunmen targeted two security checkposts in the rural Sherani subdistrict of Balochistan resulting in the killing of four law enforcement personnel security officials said Sunday

According to Bilal Shabbir, the deputy commissioner of Sherani, an exchange of gunfire unfolded between security forces and attackers, lasting nearly two hours He confirmed that during the encounter, another Frontier Corps personnel sustained wounds but was in stable condition One militant was killed in the intense firefight while two others sustained injuries

Providing additional details Shabbir said: The associates of the injured terrorists managed to evacuate them from the scene The body of the slain militant has been handed over to the Counter-Terrorism Department [of provincial police] ”

The bodies of the deceased personnel have been transferred to the District Headquarters (DHQ) hospital of Zhob where necessary procedures will be carried out Expressing his condemnation Abdul Qudus Bizenjo the chief minister of Balochistan denounced the attack as an act of terrorism nouncement of the date by the Election Commission of Pakistan, the former prime minister will come to Pakistan to lead the party’s election campaign He said the incumbent government s tenure will be finished by August mid and the Caretaker set-up will invite ECP to announce the schedule for general elections He said it is the responsibility of ECP to hold the next elections in a transparent m a n n e r H e s a i d t h e P M L - N u n d e r t h e guidance of Nawaz Sharif would sweep the general elections

To a question about the next leadership s role in the country, he said the PML-N will decide about the leadership role To another question about relief to poor people, he said despite economic challenges, the government has provided maximum relief to employees and pensioners besides the people working in the private sector About load-shedding of gas and electricity Dr Musadik said the government has issued directives to the department concerned to ensure gas supply during breakfast, lunch and dinner timing He said that a discussion has been made with Azerbaijan regarding the provision of LNG cargo to Pakistan before next winter

To yet another question about IMF the state minister said a nine-month relief through an agreement has been made to run

Three terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO

RAWALPINDI: Three terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire with security forces in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday

According to a statement of ISPR the military’s media affairs wing the security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kulachi area of DI Khan and three terrorist were gunned down in the exchange of fire

The killed terrorists remained actively involved in various terrorist activities against security forces, Police and innocent civilians They were also highly wanted for conducting a raid on a Police check post in Kulachi on 11 April 2022 which resulted in Shahadat of five brave police constables Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism Arms, and explosive material were recovered from the killed terrorists possession during the operation, the statement added “Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve the press release stated S TA F F R E P O R T

Kiani, Baig make histor y as first Pakistani women to conquer Nanga Parbat

ISLAMABAD: Naila Kiani and Samina Baig high-altitude mountaineers and a source of national pride for Pakistan conquered Nanga Parbat the world s ninth-highest mountain on Sunday morning at 10:18 am, the Alpine Club Of Pakistan (ACP) announced The remarkable feat marks a significant milestone, as Kiani becomes the first woman from Pakistan to summit seven peaks worldwide with altitudes surpassing 8 000 meters The duo overcame hazardous terrain severe weather and a plethora of challenges during the journey They were accompanied by other mountaineers Rizwan Dad Eid Muhammad Ahmed Baig Waqar Ali Saeed Karim Liaqat Wajid Nagri and Shah

Daulat, according to ACP secretary general Karar Haidri All of them also successfully scaled the peak, he said Nanga Parbat, known as the treacherous “Killer Mountain,” poses a 21 percent fatality risk, making it one of the most perilous peaks on Earth Reflecting on her accomplishment Naila expressed her initial apprehension due to the high number of fatalities associated with the summit However her unwavering determination propelled her forward leading to her ultimate triumph