BERLIN: Voice of Germany In his inaugural New Year’s address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has set a transformative tone for the nation, characterizing 2026 as a pivotal “year of new beginnings.” Speaking to the nation for the first time since taking office in May 2025, the Chancellor outlined a comprehensive roadmap to navigate Germany through…
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Amidst high tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq shared a surprising moment in Dhaka. The two leaders met and shook hands while attending the funeral of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. According to sources, Minister Jaishankar approached…
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI – Relations between the United States and India have reached a critical low point during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to a startling report by the Financial Times. The growing coldness between the two nations is reportedly impacting India’s economy, foreign policy, and its most powerful business conglomerates. The report suggests that…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Barrister Mian Ali Ashfaq, the counsel for former DG ISI Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed, has categorically dismissed reports suggesting that his client is becoming a state witness (approver) against PTI founder Imran Khan. Addressing the media and political circles, Ashfaq labeled such claims as “speculative and baseless.” The clarification comes in…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Consumers in Pakistan are likely to receive significant relief at the fuel pumps starting January 1st, 2026. Following a sharp decline in crude oil prices in the international market, authorities have planned a substantial reduction in the prices of petroleum products for the next fortnight. Official sources indicate that the price of…
By.Muhammad Saleem ISLAMABAD, Pakistan.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a high-level telephonic conversation on Wednesday to discuss the regional situation and bilateral cooperation. During the call, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the critical need for unity and harmony within the Muslim Ummah to address current global challenges….
By Muhammad Saleem Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The Khanna Police Station has registered a formal First Information Report (FIR) against the owners of Tiens Company following allegations of large-scale fraud, threats, and physical assault. The action, led by SHO Shah Nawaz Dogar, comes amid a rising trend of job-related scams targeting unemployed youth. According…
By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has issued orders to further tighten security arrangements across the province, including Lahore, to ensure law and order on New Year’s Eve.Punjab Police spokesperson said that over 25,000 police officers and personnel have been deployed for security duty across the…
By Muhammad Shahzad Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, Pakistan – The Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC) is set to launch innovative research projects to promote natural and eco-friendly wastewater treatment across Punjab. The initiative, discussed in a meeting between MD PMDFC Syed Zahid Aziz and Prof. Dr. Aneela Anwar of UET Lahore, focuses on sustainable and…
By Farzana Chaudhry Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, Pakistan – Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), stated on Wednesday that fair taxation policies and responsible corporate participation are the cornerstones of sustainable economic growth and improved revenue generation in Pakistan. Speaking during a meeting with Dr. Faisal Hashmi, Senior Director of…
