Lahore, Pakistan — The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Association Front (PIAF) has called on the government to implement decisive structural reforms to address the country’s stagnant economic growth, rising domestic debt, and widening trade deficit. PIAF warned that without bold and comprehensive action, economic vulnerabilities will deepen, investor confidence will remain weak, and sustainable development…
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Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan’s Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has accused militants operating with alleged backing from the Afghan Taliban of carrying out attacks against Pakistani civilians, including women and children, calling it a grave threat to regional peace and security.Addressing an Ulema and Mashaykh Conference, General Munir stated that…
Ankara, Turkey — Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed the deep strategic ties between Turkey and Pakistan, calling Pakistan “our true and reliable ally” and stating that the friendship between the two nations will endure forever.Speaking at the handover ceremony of the modern warship PNS Khyber to the Pakistan Navy, Erdoğan highlighted that the vessel…
Lahore, Pakistan — Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Saad Rafique has stated that amid growing political tensions, no one is willing to grant bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, and the responsibility now falls on former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step forward and play a constructive role.Speaking at a public address, Rafique…
Baghdad, Iraq — President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has offered Pakistan’s expertise and support in the reconstruction of Iraq, highlighting Islamabad’s readiness to contribute through skilled manpower, technical knowledge, and strategic cooperation.President Zardari held a high-level meeting with Iraqi President Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid at Baghdad Palace, where both leaders discussed bilateral relations,…
China’s state broadcaster has given a rare glimpse of PLA war gaming, with footage of a simulated encounter between Chinese and French multi-role fighters. The CCTV report on Friday said this year was the first year that the entire People’s Liberation Army and People’s Armed Police Force were promoting pilot war-gaming at scale. PLA war…
A manhunt is under way after a shooting at a tavern in South Africa left nine people dead and another 10 injured. Police said seven men and two women were killed in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, after about 12 unidentified gunmen arrived in two vehicles and opened fire at patrons. The shooting happened at about 01:00…
A Chinese mukbanger was banned after her live-streams featuring bizarre food choices, such as vinegar-soaked chewing gum, went viral and were reported by netizens for “having a bad influence on children.” The food influencer, known by the handle @chenchenchen (vinegar version), garnered a staggering 700,000 followers and 10 million likes across three platforms before her…
A social action charity has welcomed the decision to increase the living wage in Jersey to £15.10 per hour in 2026. The new rate was approved this week and will come into effect at the beginning of January. The living wage is £1.51 higher than Jersey’s minimum wage which is set to increase to £13.59…
