Former US F-35 Instructor Pilot Arrested for Allegedly Training Chinese Military Aviators
Washington, D.C.: A former United States Air Force major and elite F-35 instructor pilot has been arrested and charged with illegally providing defence services to Chinese military pilots, the US…
22 Afghan Taliban Fighters Reportedly Killed as Pakistan Responds to Border Provocation
Islamabad: Pakistan’s security forces have delivered what officials described as a “strong and effective response” to alleged provocation from across the Pak-Afghan border, with security sources claiming that at least…
Pakistan opens 11 new onshore exploration blocks, eyes Rs8.66bn upstream investment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has awarded 11 onshore oil and gas blocks in a move aimed at strengthening domestic energy exploration and attracting new investment into the upstream sector. The agreements for…
US, China and UK lead Pakistani exports in first seven months of FY2025-26: SBP
ISLAMABAD: The United States, China and the United Kingdom remained the three largest destinations for Pakistani exports during the first seven months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released…
Pakistan, Italy, Spain and Greece agree on joint strategy to curb illegal immigration
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Italy, Spain and Greece have agreed on a coordinated strategy to curb illegal immigration following high-level talks in Rome aimed at strengthening cooperation against irregular migration and transnational…
CDA moves to expedite model graveyard project at Pandoriyan
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed officials to speed up the finalisation of the proposed model graveyard project at the Pandoriyan site, aiming to improve burial facilities for…
Punjab launches e-taxi scheme with 30% quota for women, Rs4bn subsidy
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has launched its first province-wide e-taxi scheme, introducing 1,100 electric vehicles at subsidised rates as part of a broader plan to promote clean mobility and…
Echoes of War in the Desert
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The world watches with apprehension as the turbulent politics of the Middle East threaten to erupt into a conflict of devastating proportions. Recent developments in that…
Where Are Our Young Leaders? A Nation Rich in Talent, Poor in Opportunity
Blocked corridors, inherited privilege, and the silent exodus of hope: a generation’s story of courage, principle, and denial We are living in a time when our nation appears young in…
When Distance Becomes Injustice: The Case for a New Province and the Integrity of Sindh
In federal systems, geography is not merely a matter of maps — it is a matter of access, dignity, and justice. When a mother from Rohri must travel hundreds of…
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