Kulachi, in the Dera Ismail Khan area, saw a successful operation by security troops.

The security forces of Pakistan delivered a devastating blow to terrorism on December 9, 2024, when they carried out an intelligence-based operation in the Dera Ismail Khan district, which is located in the general vicinity of Kulachi. The operation focused on Khwarij, a terrorist organization that has carried out multiple attacks on defenseless civilians and security forces.

Throughout the operation, security personnel successfully occupied the Khwarij site, killing two terrorists and capturing a third in critical condition. There was also a notable amount of ammo and weapons recovered during the operation.

Reports state that the terrorists engaged in a number of terrorist-related crimes, such as the targeted murder of defenseless bystanders. The accomplishment shows the security forces’ steadfast will to eradicate terrorism from Pakistan.

To protect the local populace, a sanitization effort is presently in progress to eradicate any surviving terrorists from the area. This action demonstrates the Pakistani security forces’ will to eradicate the terrorist threat from the nation.

Support for programs that promote sustainable development, inclusive growth, and community welfare has been reaffirmed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.

He also advocated for enabling the private sector to take the lead in promoting significant social effect while serving as the chair of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Social Effect Financing meeting in Islamabad.

The finance minister emphasized how important it is for the government to have a strong legal and policy foundation for social impact funding.

He also underlined the need for the private sector to take the lead in implementation.

According to him, the private sector is already excelling in this area, so instead of building yet another government agency, we should concentrate on fostering an environment that supports it.

The government’s rightsizing goals are in line with this.

Muhammad Aurangzeb also emphasized how crucial it is to shift from philanthropy to more comprehensive impact finance.

According to him, integrating digital solutions is necessary to guarantee effective systems, and establishing accountability and assessing the impact will increase stakeholders’ credibility and trust.

In order to improve financial inclusion, boost social impact, and uplift Pakistan’s underprivileged communities, the workshop concentrated on developing creative financial solutions.

The participants discussed public-private partnerships, mixed funding strategies, and supporting microfinance programs. A comprehensive regulatory framework that promotes private sector innovation and protects investments was the subject of proposals.

The finance minister led accelerated efforts to complete the proposed policy framework and acknowledged the dedication and contributions of all parties.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister of Iran, spoke with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar over the phone.

On the call, they talked about regional developments, such as the Syrian situation and Pakistan-Iran bilateral cooperation.