Sunday, December 7th, 2025
FIA nabs two in handcuffs over Cambodia forced-labour scam
ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP/DNA): Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested two key suspects involved in trafficking Pakistani citizens to Cambodia on the pretext of fake jobs and forcing them into illegal online labour schemes. An official told APP on Sunday that the arrests were made by FIA Composite Circle Gilgit during an ongoing crackdown against networks involved in detaining and exploiting Pakistani nationals abroad. The arrested suspects were identified as Adnan Aslam and Inamullah. According to FIA, Adnan Aslam was taken into custody from Hunza, while Inamullah attempted to flee toRead More
Abandoned US weapons powering Taliban forces
The report cited Pakistani officials as saying that some of these rifles and carbines are “significantly superior” to the weaponry commonly used by TTP fighters before 2021 Centreline Report WASHINGTON: A final report by a US watchdog has confirmed that billions of dollars’ worth of American-supplied weapons, military equipment, and security infrastructure left behind during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan now form the backbone of the Taliban’s security apparatus. Parallel findings from UN monitoring teams and a Washington Post investigation indicate that some of these weapons have already filtered toRead More
SZIA celebrates international day with cultural exhibits, diplomatic guests
ISLAMABAD, DEC 7 /DNA/ – The Sheikh Zayed International Academy (SZIA) marked International Day with colour and cultural vibrancy as students, parents and diplomats showcased traditions from around the world. Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Salem Alzaabi, visited various country stalls and took particular interest in the items displayed at the Turkiye pavilion. Accompanied by the Principal of SZIA and other senior faculty members, the ambassador appreciated the cultural exhibits, traditional artefacts and cuisine presented by the Turkish community. The event brought together diverse cultures represented by the academy’sRead More
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
ISLAMABAD, DEC 7 /DNA/ – Islamabad Serena Hotel, is delighted to commence this festive season with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5th, 2025, in the decorative lobby. This celebration brings forth the magic, the excitement of the festivities, and is the start of the many celebratory events henceforth this season. This joyous event included many festive cheers from being graced by the beautiful harmonious voices of the carollers to the anticipation of lighting up the twinkling lights and ornaments on the Christmas tree. The words shared by PastorRead More
Why Imran Khan remains politically relevant
Like him or hate him, he is the only major leader who disrupts the traditional two-party monopoly that has dominated Pakistan for decades. Removing him entirely would only strengthen those two parties and make them even more unmanageable By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The latest press conference by the Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) marked perhaps the harshest institutional criticism of Imran Khan to date. While previous briefings had carried undertones of disagreement or veiled admonitions, this one was direct, pointed, and focused particularly on the controversial interview givenRead More
A New Soft Power Moment
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer President Donald Trump has reduced many of the traditional tools through which the United States projected influence abroad. USAID has largely ceased to function, Voice of America is trapped in legal disputes and the State Department has sharply cut back its staff and programs. Stricter visa rules have made the country less welcoming and Trump’s confrontational dealings with allies have weakened trust. Observers, including former NATO official Jamie Shea, describe these developments as a form of American “soft power suicide.” Many analysts argue that China benefitsRead More