Web archive - December 17, 2024

Pakistan, Punjab

Two militants killed as security forces foil terrorist attack on polio team in DG Khan

Terrorists attacked a polio team escorted by police; forces responded swiftly, moving the team to safety

Technology

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may outshine iPhone 16 Pro Max in bezel design

Leaks have consistently shown the device sporting ultra-slim bezels around its display, slimmer than its predecessor

World

Trudeau reflects on complaints from liberal legislators over finance minister's resignation

Chrystia Freeland resigned on Monday amid a policy clash and released a letter savaging Canadian PM's leadership

World

Two arrested for allegedly exporting US tech used in deadly Jordan drone attack

Islamic Resistance in Iraq, was allegedly have carried out the drone attack which killed three US soldiers in Jordan

Pakistan, Business

Cabinet committee discusses roadmap to boost Gwadar port utilisation

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal chaired a meeting to explore routing 60% of public sector imports via Gwadar Port

Pakistan

Pakistan issues visas to 84 Indian pilgrims to visit religious sites

According to spokesperson for High Commission, the Indian pilgrims were granted seven-day visa from December 19 to 25

World

PM Netanyahu briefs security forces on Syrian mountain in Golan Heights

Israeli forces have been operating beyond the buffer zone in Syrian-controlled territory, confirms military

Business

US Fed Reserve kicks off meeting with expectations of final rate cut of 2024

Its rate decision will be published once the meeting concludes on Wednesday

Pakistan

Pakistan urges solutions to long-standing global disputes such as Palestine, Kashmir at CICA

Meeting was addressed virtually by DPM, who highlighted Pakistan’s efforts for peace, stability, and security in Asia

World

CNN faces backlash over inaccurate report on prisoner rescue in Syria

Critics questioned the report's authenticity, suggesting rescue may have been staged