Security forces were raiding suspected hideouts in the town of Mir Ali in North Waziristan when four soldiers were killed during an intense exchange of fire. The militants were involved in "terrorist activities against security forces, targeted killing and kidnapping for ransom."

On December 17th, PM Imran Khan had appeared before the court via video link and verified an affidavit submitted by him in the court. The video shows the premier took an oath to speak the truth in front of the court.

The PIA management faced the reality and stopped all those pilots who came under suspicion from flying planes, but the national flag carrier was not at fault as it was the regulatory authority whose matters had to be resolved.

Minister said in the last survey, 86% of Pakistanis were of the view that the government performed better during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pakistan is fighting several low-level insurgencies in the impoverished province, waged by Islamist, separatist and sectarian groups.

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From health card to Sasta Ration schemes, the government was spending extraordinary resources for the betterment of masses on the pattern of a welfare state, PM said.

The US State Department and US Treasury had last week announced fresh sanctions on five Chinese officials under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act. In retaliation, China announced tit-for-tat sanctions on five US individuals.

Riyadh and Tehran have been bitter foes for decades, taking opposing sides in a range of regional conflicts, including in Yemen where Saudi Arabia leads a military coalition against Iran-backed Huthi rebels. However, the Saudi monarch appeared to soften his hawkish tone towards Iran.

Iran does not recognise arch-rival Israel as a state and prohibits contact between athletes from the two countries.