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Deputy PM Ishaq Dar to lead Pakistan delegation at OIC summit

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan's delegation at the OIC summit in Banjul, the Gambia on May 4-5. He will attend the Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting preceding the Summit to discuss the agenda and outcome documents, focusing on Gaza, Jammu and Kashmir, unity of the Ummah, Islamophobia, climate change, and terrorism. Bilateral meetings will also be held.

CM Balochistan approves transfer of five deputy commissioners

Chief Minister of Balochistan approved the transfer of five Deputy Commissioners and instructed them to report to the Services & General Administration Department. A new Deputy Commissioner was appointed for Sibbi, while Deputy Commissioners of Qila Abdullah and Ziarat were reassigned to Panjgur and Gwadar, respectively. Additionally, a parliamentary committee will be formed to address violence and insurgency in Balochistan.

Russia detains deputy defence minister for corruption

Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained by Russian security services on suspicion of accepting "major bribes" and could face up to 15 years in jail if convicted. His sudden arrest has raised speculation about elite power struggles and a crackdown on corruption within the armed forces. The Kremlin and Defence Ministry have not commented.

NAB’s deputy director arrested on corruption charges

NAB's deputy director, Imran Shaikh, was arrested for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for aiding accused individuals in embezzlement cases. He faces charges of corruption and embezzlement and has been granted a one-day transit remand. In a separate case, 15 suspects, including NADRA officials, were arrested for issuing fake Pakistani passports to Afghan nationals.

National Assembly to elect speaker, deputy speaker tomorrow

The National Assembly is set to elect a new speaker and deputy speaker on Friday, March 1, 2024. The election process will be conducted through a secret ballot, with strict security measures in place. Several candidates from different political parties have been nominated for the respective positions.

NADRA’s deputy assistant director ‘kidnapped’ in Islamabad

NADRA's Deputy Assistant Director, Najeebullah, was reported kidnapped in Islamabad. His brother filed a missing person report, stating Najeebullah left home and did not return. Najeebullah informed his brother he had been kidnapped. The police are investigating and gathering evidence, including call records and Safe City Cameras footage.