Monday, December 29th, 2025
Pak conflict with India, Afghanistan may escalate into clashes
American think tank warns rising regional flashpoints could threaten global peace next year Centreline Report ISLAMABAD: According to the report, renewed armed conflict between Pakistan and India carries a moderate likelihood and moderate impact over Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which could push both nuclear-armed neighbours back towards military confrontation. The report cautioned that escalating violence and coercive policies in occupied Kashmir could once again lead to direct military clashes between Islamabad and New Delhi, posing serious risks to regional stability. Pakistan and India went to war inRead More
Deputy PM reaffirms Pakistan’s support for One-China policy to envoy
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received Ambassador Mr. Jiang Zaidong of the People’s Republic of China this afternoon. Ambassador Jiang conveyed Season’s Greetings and best wishes for new year to DPM/FM on behalf of FM Wang Yi. While reciprocating New Year’s greetings, DPM/FM appreciated China’s strong support for Pakistan’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national development. DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm support for China on all core issues including the adherence to the One-China Principle. He reiterated that Pakistan recognizes the People’s Republic of ChinaRead More
Pakistan HC meets Bangladesh chief advisor to boost bilateral ties
DHAKA, DEC 29 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, held a significant meeting with the nation’s Chief Advisor, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Sunday. The discussions focused on deepening the multifaceted partnership between the two neighboring South Asian nations. The meeting, held at the State Guest House in Dhaka, centered on identifying new avenues for collaboration. Key areas highlighted for enhanced cooperation included trade, investment, and aviation, aiming to boost economic connectivity. Beyond the economic sphere, both officials emphasized the importance of strengthening people-to-people ties. They explored concrete stepsRead More
ICCI offers to mediate as shopkeepers plan sit-in against FBR
ISLAMABAD, DEC 29 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has fully endorsed the business community’s planned protest on Tuesday (tomorrow) against the forced installation of the Point of Sale ( POS) system by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This has been announced by Sardar Tahir Mehmood, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry following a meeting of trade leaders hailing from different markets of the capital which was also attended by President of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran and the Traders Action Committee Islamabad, Ajmal Baloch. ICCI PresidentRead More
Beijing warns Japan’s ‘new militarism’ poses threat to global peace
BEIJING, DEC 29: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Japan, as a defeated nation in World War II, should have engaged in deep reflection on the grave crimes committed by militarism. Yet some individuals and forces in Japan continue to intensify efforts to distort historical facts, whitewash wartime atrocities, and even overturn established judgments on Japan’s war of aggression. More alarmingly, there are attempts to rehabilitate militarist ideologies. Such actions directly contradictRead More
PLA’s “Justice Mission 2025” intended to deter separatists: Beijing
BEIJING, DEC 29: The relevant military actions by the PLA serve as a stern warning to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and external interference forces, and as a necessary and just move to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, when commenting on the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launching the “Justice Mission 2025” exercise on Monday. The Lai Ching-te authorities are engaging in “Taiwan independence” separatist activities, currying favor with foreign forces without principlesRead More