Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi visit RCCI
RAWALPINDI, DEC 2 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), where he addressed a gathering of traders and briefed participants on recent developments within Pakistan Railways. President RCCI Usman Shaukat, Group Leader Sohail Altaf, and other chamber officials warmly welcomed the minister upon his arrival. They appreciated the steps taken for the improvement of the railways and the performance of the Ministry of Railways. Sohail Altaf said that the provincial minister has announced the establishment of an industrial estateRead More
USA Has Normalised Collective Punishment
By Qamar Bashir From the dawn of human civilization, long before Judaism, Christianity, Islam, or Buddhism emerged to reshape the moral foundations of society, humanity lived under a brutal and irrational law: when one person committed a crime, entire tribes, cities, and nations were punished. The crime of an individual became the burden of thousands. A conflict between two men could trigger decades of warfare. A single act of adultery could unleash generational blood feuds. Ancient history is filled with examples of wars ignited by the wrongdoing of a fewRead More
KP Governor inaugurates Islamic Financial Lounge at NUML Campus
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ – ZLK Islamic Financial Services, Pakistan’s first and premier Shariah-compliant brokerage firm licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has officially launched the “NUML Equity Lounge” at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML). The inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Major General Shahid Kiyani (R), Rector NUML; and Mr. Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman, ZLK Islamic Financial Services, who collectively inaugurated the equity lounge. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Accounting & Finance, NUML, poweredRead More
Turkish energy minister meets army chief at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, DEC 2 /DNA/ – Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed, with a particular focus on expanding Pak–Turkiye cooperation in the energy sector, strengthening bilateral ties, and exploring avenues for strategic collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing partnership in areas of shared objectives and regional stability. The COAS highlighted the deep-rooted andRead More
Pakistan Hockey team departs for pro league’s first phase in Argentina
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ – The Pakistan national hockey team is set to depart for Santiago, Argentina tonight to compete in the opening phase of the Pro League 2025. The first leg of the tournament will be held from December 9 to 14, where Pakistan will face off against Argentina and the Netherlands in a series of matches. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) confirmed the squad following approval from its President, Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti. The announcement was made by Secretary General Olympian Rana Majid Ali Khan, who unveiled theRead More
Governor’s Rule in Pakistan: A Political-Theoretical Assessment
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Once again, Pakistan finds itself amid speculation over the possible imposition of Governor’s Rule—this time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Names of potential governors are buzzing around drawing rooms and newsrooms, and the debate resurfaces with its usual urgency; when does the Constitution actually warrant putting a province under direct federal control, and what does that move say about the deeper flaws in our political system? Since 1947, every province of Pakistan has experienced Governor’s Rule at least once, and each episode has carried deep political, administrative, andRead More