Foreign policy dilemmas – Newspaper
A NUMBER of foreign policy challenges lie ahead for Pakistan in 2025. They have to be met in an unstable global environment of mounting geopolitical tensions, intense US-China competition, preoccupation of major powers with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the uncertainties spawned by Donald Trump’s impending second term in office. The regional […]
Two cops martyred in Lakki Marwat terrorist attack
Listen to article Two police officers were martyred in a terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Monday. According to Express News, the incident occurred near the Khero Khel Paka area, where the terrorists targeted the police personnel. The police reported that the two officers were on their way to the station on a […]
Jay Shah pushes Big 3’s proposal for two-tier Test cricket system
Listen to article India, Australia, and England are reportedly in discussions to introduce a two-tier system for Test cricket, aimed at increasing the frequency of high-profile series between the “Big Three” nations. The proposal is being taken seriously by the International Cricket Council (ICC), led by chairman Jay Shah. According to reports from The Age, Shah, along […]
Report estimates Rs30m damages to K-P House after Islamabad police raid
Listen to article A parliamentary report has estimated damages exceeding Rs30 million at Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) House in Islamabad following a police raid during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest on October 5, 2024. The raid, aimed at arresting K-P Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, resulted in extensive losses, including missing weapons, cash, and electronics. The report, prepared by […]
24-hour passport counters established at NADRA mega centres
Listen to article 24-hour passport counters have been set up at NADRA Mega Centres across the country. In compliance with the orders of Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi, the Passport Department has established 10 passport processing counters at National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Mega Centres in Karachi’s Nazimabad and Site areas, specifically at Siemens Chowrangi. […]
In talks with PM, UAE president hints at more investment – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates expressed keen interest in collaboration with Pakistan in the minerals and agriculture sectors during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Rahim Yar Khan on Sunday. During the meeting, both leaders expressed their shared commitment to deepening economic, political, and […]
Virat Kohli’s Test batting average hits lowest among Indian legends
Listen to article Virat Kohli has struggled to dominate in Test cricket in recent times, recording his lowest batting average among Indian cricket legends over the last 40 matches. The 35-year-old managed just one century in the recent five-match red-ball series against Australia, falling short of 200 runs in any of the innings. His only century came […]
Poll petitions’ delay – Newspaper
THOUGH electoral transparency and justice are essential for the health of any democracy, the relevant quarters in Pakistan seemingly remain unconvinced of the need to address poll disputes with alacrity. While nearly a year has passed since 2024’s controversial general elections, only 27pc of poll petitions have been decided by election tribunals. Though the process […]
IMF wants strict levy on captive power plants – Pakistan
• Mandates gas disconnections to industrial CPPs by the end of January• Says captive plants must transition to grid electricity or pay equivalent costs• Compliance critical for the country to qualify for $1bn tranche in March ISLAMABAD: Showing no flexibility towards changing a key structural benchmark, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the government […]
CT25 hybrid model hands India ‘unfair advantage’ – Pakistan
THE “hybrid model” for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next month will hand an unfair advantage to India as it will play all its matches at a single venue, former cricketers have said. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, became embroiled in a dispute, with the Board […]