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Lahore High Court reinstates Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as Nadra chairman Dtrends

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Lahore High Court reinstates Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as Nadra chairman Dtrends

Nadra Chairman Lieutenant General Munir Afsar. — Supplied/File Govt contends petition limited to interim govt’s notification. LHC’s two-member bench suspends last week’s court order. Plea challenged caretaker govt’s authority in policy matters. The Lahore High Court (LHC) has reinstated Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as the chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra). Hearing … Read more

‘Risk of broader war eases after Israel-Hezbollah clash’: US General Dtrends

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‘Risk of broader war eases after Israel-Hezbollah clash’: US General Dtrends

Lebanon’s Hezbollah exchanged fire without further escalation but Iran still poses a significant danger TEL AVIV: The near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East has eased somewhat after Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah exchanged fire without further escalation but Iran still poses a significant danger as it weighs a strike on Israel, America’s … Read more

Scott Urbom assumes role as US consul general in Karachi Dtrends

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Scott Urbom assumes role as US consul general in Karachi Dtrends

US Consul General Karachi Scott Urbom. — Facebook/@karachi.usconsulate KARACHI: Scott Urbom has officially taken on the role of consul general at the US Consulate General in Karachi, underscoring the ongoing US-Pakistan diplomatic relationship, according to a statement issued by the consulate on Tuesday. Urbom brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He served … Read more

President Zardari honors Chinese General Li Qiaoming with Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) Dtrends

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President Zardari honors Chinese General Li Qiaoming with Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) Dtrends

ISLAMABD: President Asif Ali Zardari has honoured General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) for his exceptional services and pivotal role in strengthening Sino-Pak defense relations. The award was presented on Tuesday at a special investiture ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr, which was attended by top … Read more

‘Risk of broader war eases after Israel-Hezbollah clash’: US General Dtrends

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‘Risk of broader war eases after Israel-Hezbollah clash’: US General Dtrends

ABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT: The near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East has eased somewhat after Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah exchanged fire without further escalation but Iran still poses a significant danger as it weighs a strike on Israel, America’s top general said on Monday. Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman … Read more

Top US general tours Middle East to avert escalation amid Iran’s retaliation threats Dtrends

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Top US general tours Middle East to avert escalation amid Iran’s retaliation threats Dtrends

AMMAN: The top US general began an unannounced visit to the Middle East on Saturday to discuss ways to avoid any new escalation in tensions that could spiral into a broader conflict, as the region braces for a threatened Iranian attack against Israel. Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, … Read more

Retired Israeli General Yitzhak Brik Dtrends

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Retired Israeli General Yitzhak Brik Dtrends

Retired Israeli Major General Yitzhak Brik warned on Thursday that Israel could face “collapse within a year” if its current war against Palestinian group Hamas and Lebanese movement Hezbollah continues.  “The country really is galloping towards the edge of an abyss,” Brik said in an opinion piece published by Israeli daily Haaretz. “If the war … Read more

FBR fails to recover trillions in income tax, auditor general highlights major lapses D_Trends

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FBR fails to recover trillions in income tax, auditor general highlights major lapses D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been unable to recover trillions of rupees in income tax, according to sources, exposing significant gaps in the tax collection system. Despite issuing over 3,000 notices, the FBR has failed to recover Rs. 80 billion. A further Rs. 104 billion was lost due to incorrect income calculations … Read more

Unpacking General Faiz Hameed’s history and ties to Imran Khan Dtrends

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Unpacking General Faiz Hameed’s history and ties to Imran Khan Dtrends

General (retd) Faiz Hameed was regarded as a close aide to former prime minister Imran Khan as the latter appointed the former head of ISI during his tenure. The ISI chief is generally considered the second most powerful military officer in Pakistan after the head of the army. Before his appointment as Bahawalpur corps commander, … Read more

‘Preemptive strike can trigger regional war, need US help’: Israeli General Dtrends

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‘Preemptive strike can trigger regional war, need US help’: Israeli General Dtrends

JERUSALEM: If Israel launches a preemptive strike against Hezbollah and Iran, it will trigger a regional war that Tel Aviv would be unable to fight effectively without US support, Israeli Reserve General Yitzhak Brik said Wednesday, the Hebrew Channel 12 reported. Concerns are growing about the outbreak of a comprehensive regional war following Israel’s assassination … Read more