Monday, November 24th, 2025
360° on the Russia–Ukraine Peace Plan
By Qamar Bashir The search for peace between Russia and Ukraine has entered a new and complicated phase, shaped not only by events on the battlefield but by the conflicting ambitions of global powers, domestic pressures on leaders, and the shifting calculus of international diplomacy. For nearly three years, the world has watched the war drag on with unrelenting devastation, and yet none of the principal actors—Russia, Ukraine, the United States, or Europe—have fully embraced a compromise that could end the conflict. Today, diplomacy is active but still gridlocked. NegotiatorsRead More
President Zardari, General Sahir discuss national security
ISLAMABAD, NOV 24 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari held a significant meeting with General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday. The high-level meeting focused on matters of paramount national security, regional stability, and the operational readiness of the armed forces. According to a press release issued by the President’s Secretariat, the meeting featured a comprehensive review of the country’s overall security environment. The President and the CJCSC discussed the ongoing professional pursuits of the Pakistan Armed ForcesRead More
Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi renew 10-year PSL contracts with PCB
ANSAR BHATTI ISLAMABAD: Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi have renewed their Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise rights for the next ten years after accepting the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) new long-term offer, the two teams announced on Monday. The renewals follow independent valuations conducted by EY MENA, which placed Lahore Qalandars as the league’s most valuable franchise based on combined on-field performance and organisational strength. The Qalandars have won three PSL titles in the past four seasons, a run that has strengthened their position as one of the tournament’s leadingRead More
Saudi Armed Forces Chief of General Staff calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD, NOV 24 /DNA/ – General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, today. While conveying his warm wishes to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as well as to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his steadfast resolve to further strengthening of the historic fraternalRead More
OGRA cuts gas prices for consumers in a surprise move
ISLAMABAD NOV 24 /DNA/ – Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), under Section 8(2) of OGRA Ordinance, 2002, vide its decisions dated November 24, 2025 has determined the Review of Estimated Revenue Requirement (RERR) of SNGPL & SSGCL for FY 2025-26. OGRA has carefully reviewed the revenue requirement of SNGPL & SSGCL and rationalized the demand by optimizing costs as well as revenues. Moreover, impact of deferred cargoes in case of Pakistan LNG Limited has been included to the benefit of gas consumers. Accordingly, average prescribed price for FY 2025-26Read More
Iranian Top Security Official Ali Larijani arrives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, NOV 24 /DNA/ – In a visit termed as “unprecedented” and “historic” by diplomatic sources, H.E. Dr. Ali Larijani, the Honorable Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for high-level strategic discussions. The high-profile visit is widely seen as a pivotal moment designed to elevate the already strong bilateral ties between the two neighboring nations into a new, more profound strategic phase. Official statements from both capitals emphasized that the trip comes at a critical juncture, driven by the rapidly evolving global landscape andRead More