Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Newly launched USEFP Building Envisioned as a Center for Pakistan’s Future Scholars
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) on December 9 continued celebrations of its new state-of-the-art building in Islamabad, designed to empower Pakistani students and expand access to educational opportunities. The new building features a fully equipped auditorium for seminars and cultural events, a Lincoln Corner offering free educational resources and public programming, and EducationUSA advising services for students interested in pursuing higher education in the United States. The outdoor amphitheater will host entrepreneurship fairs, panel discussions, and cultural events, creating an active spaceRead More
Workshop in Murree calls for end to child marriages
MURREE, DEC 8 /DNA/ – Ending child marriages strengthens families, as girls who marry at an appropriate age are physically and emotionally mature, and possess the knowledge, skills, and resilience needed to manage new roles and responsibilities. These views were expressed during a workshop on reproductive health and the complications associated with early and child marriages. The session highlighted how early marriages negatively affect girls’ education, health, and overall wellbeing, emphasizing the need for community awareness and stronger legal protections. Agha Zaheer Abbas Sherazi, Deputy Commissioner Murree, and Dr. AzharRead More
Pakistan, Indonesia agree to upgrade bilateral ties to dynamic partnership
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Prabowo Subianto at the Prime Minister House today. Upon arrival, President Subianto was given a guard of honour as a mark of respect and honour. The two leaders held a tete-e-tete meeting, followed by delegation-level talks. During the talks, the Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, cabinet ministers andRead More
Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi reach Australia for BBL 15
KARACHI: Pakistan’s star cricketers Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have reached Australia for the upcoming 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), scheduled to get underway on December 14. The announcement was made by Babar and Shaheen’s respective franchises, the Sydney Sixers and the Brisbane Heat, respectively, on social media. Shaheen, who was the number one draft pick, was the first to reach the country as he landed at the Brisbane Airport in the wee hours of Tuesday. “The number one draft pick has landed. Welcome to Brisbane,Read More
Indonesian President, Field Marshal Munir discuss bilateral military partnership
RAWALPINDI, DEC 9 /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces called on President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto at Islamabad. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen existing ties between the armed forces of the two brotherly countries. The visiting dignitary appreciated the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace andRead More
U.S. Choices in Post-Conflict Syria
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer For more than a decade, Syria has stood as one of the most complex theatres of conflict in the modern Middle East. What began as a popular uprising in 2011 soon turned into a civil war influenced by regional rivalries, ideological divides and major-power involvement. Today, as the conflict’s intensity has reduced in many areas, an important question hangs over the region: what will a post-Assad Syria look like, and how does the United States intend to shape that outcome? Assessing Washington’s policy demands a closeRead More