US sanctions to have ‘zero’ impact on Pakistan’s missile programme: Maleeha Lodhi
Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States, has asserted that the latest sanctions imposed by the US government, allegedly related to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, will not affect the country’s missile capabilities or slow down its progress. Speaking to a local news channel, Lodhi stated that US sanctions were not a new development, nor would […]
Elon Musk sparks backlash with post claiming only far-right ‘AfD can save Germany’
A post from Elon Musk on his platform X that only the far-right AfD party can “save Germany” sparked accusations Friday that he was seeking to interfere in the country’s upcoming polls. The tech billionaire posted the message over a video commentary that criticised the leader of Germany’s CDU party Friedrich Merz, on course to […]
US charges ‘Chinese agent’ over political influence – World
China’s ruling Communist Party used an agent in California to influence state politics, US prosecutors said Thursday as they unveiled criminal charges against a Chinese national. FBI agents arrested Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 64, at his home in Chino Hills, near Los Angeles, on charges that he acted as an agent for a foreign government while […]
KP apex committee decides to dismantle all Kurram bunkers in bid to restore peace – Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa apex committee decided on Friday to dismantle all bunkers in the Kurram District in a bid to restore peace in the area, where weeks-long deadly tribal clashes have resulted in a law and order situation. Scores have been wounded and many displaced in the clashes in Kurram that have killed at least […]
JUI-F chief confident of madrassa bill resolution after positive talks with PM
After meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the Madrassa Registration Bill, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced that the government had assured progress on their demands, promising good news within a day or two, Express News reported. The Madrassa Registration Bill, which has already been passed by both houses of Parliament, was a focal […]
Former US military advisor defends Pakistan’s efforts to tackle security, economic challenges
A former senior US military advisor has defended Pakistan’s efforts to overcome its security threats and promote economic stability, asserting that the country is making significant strides despite widespread misperceptions. “Media and analysts often portray Pakistan as a nation at a crossroads, facing complex challenges from security threats to economic instability,” wrote John Rosenberg, founder […]
Security forces killed seven terrorists in Tank area
Security forces have successfully carried out an operation in Tank district, killing seven terrorists, including a key member of the banned militant group ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’. According to security sources, the operation took place on the night between December 17 and 18, following intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area. The forces conducted […]
Naqvi meets CM Gandapur as KP apex committee discusses Kurram situation – Pakistan
As the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa apex committee convened on Friday to discuss the law and order situation in the clashes-marred Kurram District, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur. Scores have been wounded and many displaced in weeks-long clashes in Kurram that have killed at least 130 people since last month. […]
Malaysia says it will resume search for wreckage of missing Flight MH370 – World
Malaysia has agreed in principle to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries. Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala […]
Punjab clinch top position as Quaid Games end – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s athletes displayed a stellar performance at the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, clinching the top position with a total of 173 medals as the week-long event concluded here on Thursday. Punjab secured 78 gold, 53 silver and 42 bronze medals, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 98 medals, including 29 gold, 31 silver and 38 bronze. […]