Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Security forces kill four ‘Indian proxy’ militants in Balochistan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, DEC 28 /DNA/ – Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. During the conduct of operation, own forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense fire exchange, four Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area. Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found inRead More
Pakistan reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty
ISLAMABAD, DEC 28 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali. During the conversation, Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, condemning any actions aimed at undermining it. The Somali Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s continued and sustained support, and requested Islamabad’s assistance in raising Somalia’s concerns at the United Nations Security Council. Dar assured that Pakistan will stand by Somalia at the UN and other multilateralRead More
Stop waiting until exams to help struggling students
BY: Sabahat Ali Every year, many private schools face the same quiet challenge: some students fail repeatedly, while others “pass” but still struggle with basic reading, writing, or problem-solving. Parents complain, teachers feel frustrated, and school leadership often feels embarrassed. The common solution, extra classes before exams, last-minute revisions, or crash courses, is not a real solution. It is emergency firefighting. If students only get support weeks before exams, the problem isn’t solved; it’s postponed. Why Students Struggle Most struggling students are not weak, they are often under-taught, under-supported, orRead More
Pakistan, Egypt reaffirm commitment to regional peace
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, DEC 28 /DNA/ – Pakistan and Egypt have reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting regional peace, stability, and development. The affirmation came during a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty. Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in bilateral relations and agreed to further strengthen cooperation across diverse sectors. They also exchanged views on key regional and global developments, with particular focus on the situations in Somalia and Yemen, underscoring the importance ofRead More
Pakistan’s Crisis Is Not Just A Economic: It Is The Crisis Of Decision Making
By Amna Zafar Economic ills are known to return often via familiar indicators:inflation rises, debt increases, and foreign exchange reserves dwindle. These are the figures highlighted by headlines and that dominate public debate, and by most yardsticks, it is reasonable to conclude that the problem with Pakistan is a fiscal one. This, however, is basically a superficial assessment, failing to capture a more prime and persistent predicament: it is not economic scarcity but chronic defects in decision-making that create the recurring cycle of economic crises in Pakistan. For years, theRead More
Bangladesh police say student leader Osman Hadi’s killers fled to India
DHAKA: Bangladesh police on Sunday said the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour. Hadi, a vocal Indian critic who took part in last year’s mass uprising, was shot by masked assailants in Dhaka earlier this month and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Singapore. His death set off violent protests with angry mobs torching several buildings, including two major newspapers deemed to favour India, as well as a prominent culturalRead More