Zarb-i-Azb: Two more militant strongholds cleared in NWA

Zarb-i-Azb: Two more militant strongholds cleared in NWA ISLAMABAD: After Miramshah, two important villages of North Waziristan Boya and Degan, which were known to be strongholds of local and foreign militants, have been cleared by Pakistani armed forces. “Consolidation of Boya and Degan is in progress,” said a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. This information, however, could not...

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Counter-terror measure: Nadra, police begin data collection survey in Islamabad

Counter-terror measure: Nadra, police begin data collection survey in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: In a bid to closely monitor terror activity in the capital, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and police have started a data survey for all residents on Saturday. The surveys will be collected to create a comprehensive database — including the residents' family connections — which is expected to help security officials...

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SBP leaves policy rate

SBP leaves policy rate unchanged at 10 per cent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's central bank decided to leave its key policy rate unchanged at 10 per cent for the subsequent two months, the State Bank of Pakistan said in a statement on Saturday. In recent months the rupee has remained stable as Pakistan has rebuilt its foreign exchange reserves following the successful sale of a $2 billion Eurobond, an auction of 3G and 4G phone licences,...

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