Day: October 18, 2024

Israel military confirms killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar

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hamas leader

The Israeli military on Thursday announced the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by its forces in southern Gaza the previous day. The Israeli military “confirms that after a year-long pursuit, yesterday (Wednesday), October 16, 2024, IDF (military) soldiers from the Southern Command eliminated Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Hamas organisation, in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip,” it said in a statement. “The dozens of operations carried out by the IDF and the ISA (Shin Bet internal security agency) over the last year, and in recent weeks…

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Pakistan spinners take all 20 England wickets to level Test series

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Pakistan beat England by 152 runs to level three-game series on Day Four of second Test match in Multan. Pakistan sealed their first home Test win in nearly four years as they beat England by 152 runs in the second match in Multan on Friday, levelling the three-game series and vanquishing last week’s crushing defeat. The victory also ended an 11-Test winless streak in home matches stretching back to February 2021, and was secured before lunch on the fourth day as England lost eight wickets in the session to be…

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Pakistan, China agree to continue deepening bilateral cooperation in various fields

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Pakistan-China

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Pakistan and China have agreed to continue to deepen cooperation in various fields and accelerate efforts to build an even closer Pakistan-China community with a shared future in the new era.  “The two sides noted that in a transforming and turbulent world where major changes are unfolding at a faster pace, the Pakistan-China relationship is of strategic significance, and any attempt to disrupt or undermine Pakistan-China cooperation is bound to fail. Pakistan and China enjoy an all-level, cross-board and high-quality relationship. The Chinese side reiterated that…

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Govt to Pay Rs72 Billion to Five IPPs After Amicable Settlement

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ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a settlement with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs) involving the voluntary termination of their contracts, following mutually agreed negotiations. According to details, the government will pay Rs72 billion to these IPPs within 90 days, while ensuring no unfair treatment in the process. The settlement includes repatriation of dividends for foreign shareholders, with the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) already working on payments. Hub Power Company (HUBCO) is set to receive Rs36.5 billion while clearing its liabilities to PSO. Other IPPs, including Atlas, Saba, and…

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Nepra Issues Show-Cause Notices to CPPA-G, NTDC Over Non-Compliance on BSPs and OPMs

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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued show-cause notices to the Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G), the Market Operator (MO), and the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) for failing to sign Black Start Procedures (BSPs) and finalize Operating Procedure Manuals (OPMs) for power plants. Following a nationwide power outage in January 2021, Nepra initiated an inquiry and directed CPPA-G and NTDC to complete these crucial procedures. Despite repeated instructions, the agencies have yet to comply, prompting Nepra to consider legal action, including fines ranging from Rs.…

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