Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Govt mulls shifting Imran Khan from Adiala amid ‘rising political tensions’
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has begun deliberations on shifting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from Adiala jail, with Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ikhtiar Wali warning that political confrontation has reached a point “from where return seems impossible.” Sources told Geo News that the authorities believe PTI was “pursuing an agenda to destabilise the country”, saying that attempts were underway to foment unrest under the guise of protest. Addressing a press conference, Wali said the government was seriously examining proposals to move the “prisoner” from Adiala jail. “TheyRead More
Dar, US diplomat discuss strengthening Pak-US bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 /DNA/ – US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today. The DPM/FM highlighted the importance of close Pak–US relations and discussed bilateral matters of mutual interest. They also discussed key regional & international developments.
UAE ambassador meets Deputy PM Dar in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the UAE to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, paid a courtesy call today on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50. The DPM/FM extended warm felicitations on the 54th Eid Al Etihad of the UAE, reaffirming the historic fraternal ties and strategic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE, which continue to grow across all domains. He conveyed best wishes to the Ambassador for a successful tenure in Islamabad, as both nations work to further deepenRead More
UK launches major development partnership reset with Pakistan through Development Minister visit
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 /DNA/ – Baroness Chapman, the UK’s Minister for Development, is set to launch a new chapter in the UK-Pakistan development co-operation relationship through the first bilateral Ministerial federal-level development talks in 8 years. This new chapter is set to be one of mutual partnership, bringing benefits to both nations. The announcement comes as part of an ongoing effort by the UK to go from development donor to investor, using British expertise to support countries to utilise their resources to maximum effect, while delivering growth at home. HerRead More
HEC launches leadership training workshop
ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 /DNA/ – The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), has launched a three-day leadership training workshop titled “Strategic Planning and Leadership Excellence” for Vice Chancellors and Pro-Vice Chancellors of public sector universities of Balochistan from 10th -12th December 2025. The workshop aims to enhance the leadership capacity of senior university management to effectively address the academic, administrative, and financial challenges faced by higher education institutions. The training programme is designed to strengthen decision-making, policy formulation, financial sustainability, institutional self-reliance, strategic planning, governance, andRead More
Satyani receives Franco-German Human rights, rule of law prize
The French Ambassador highlighted that since 2016, France and Germany have marked International Human Rights Day, observed on December 10, by honoring individuals who have shown exceptional courage in defending fundamental rights ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 /DNA/ – The French and German Embassies in Pakistan jointly hosted a ceremony to present the 2025 Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law to Mr. Pirbhu Satyani, a distinguished human rights advocate from Sindh. The award was formally presented by French Ambassador Nicolas Galey alongside German Ambassador Ina Lepel, in theRead More