Friday, December 19th, 2025
Pak-Libya vow to strengthen bilateral defence collaboration
By Malik Faisal Munir The official visit of Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to Libya marks not only a significant milestone in Pakistan’s defence diplomacy but also reflects the country’s expanding strategic role in the region. This high-level visit underscores Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through security cooperation, mutual trust, and shared regional responsibilities. During his official visit, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff held important meetings with Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar, Commander-in-ChiefRead More
Court acquits Qureshi; sentences Yasmin, others
Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rashid and Ejaz Chaudhry got 10 years of imprisonment each Bureau Report LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday acquitted PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while sentencing four other leaders, including Dr Yasmin Rashid, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rashid and Ejaz Chaudhry, to 10 years of imprisonment each in a case related to the May 9 riots. These PTI leaders have already been jailed after being indicted by different courts in Punjab in cases pertaining to violence on May 9, 2023. On that day,Read More
US pauses green card lottery program
News Desk WASHINGTON: US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem ordered the suspension of the diversity visa lottery progamme on Thursday after saying it was used by the suspect in a mass shooting at Brown University. “The Brown University shooter, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, entered the United States through the diversity lottery immigrant visa programme (DV1) in 2017 and was granted a green card,” Noem wrote on social media. “At president Trump’s direction, I am immediately directing US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to pause the DV1 programme to ensure noRead More
PSL 11: Registration of foreign players begins
KARACHI, DEC 19: The registration process for foreign players has officially begun for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), marking a key step in preparations for the upcoming season. According to PSL officials, the last date for registration has been set for January 20, 2026. Interested international players have been invited to complete the registration process within the stipulated timeframe to be eligible for the league. PSL 11 is scheduled to be played from March 26 to May 3, 2026, promising another action-packed season of top-tierRead More
India’s manipulation of water threatens food, economic security of Pak
Indian actions could trigger a severe humanitarian crisis in Pakistan, says deputy prime minister Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has termed India’s recent unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in the aftermath of April’s Pahalgam attack a threat to the country’s food and economic security which “could trigger a severe humanitarian crisis”. During a briefing to foreign diplomats, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned India’s move to suspend the treaty in April 2025, describing it as a clear example of weaponising water resources. He warned thatRead More
PIDE hosts policy session on successful IMF second review completion
ISLAMABAD, DEC 19 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) convened a policy session on the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF), focusing on the successful completion of the second review, at its Islamabad office. The session was delivered by Mr. Mahir Binici, Resident Representative of the IMF in Pakistan, marking his first official visit to PIDE. The event brought together faculty members, researchers, students, and policy professionals for an in-depth exchange on Pakistan’s macroeconomic trajectory and reform priorities. The session was formally inaugurated by Dr.Read More