Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that bidding for the sale of PIA is scheduled for 23 December 2025, with the process to be broadcast live on all media channels. The sale will involve a 51–100% stake in the national carrier. Four pre-qualified bidders—Lucky Cement Consortium, Arif Habib Corporation Consortium, Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited, and...
The Donald Trump administration has officially suspended all immigration applications, including green cards and U.S. citizenship processes, from 19 non-European countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. The policy freeze affects nations previously hit by a partial travel ban: among them are Afghanistan, Somalia, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, and others. According to the new...
The government has scheduled the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for mid-December, signalling a major shift in the national carrier’s future. Pre-qualified bidders have been invited, and a formal bidding process is expected between 12 and 15 December 2025. To mark this milestone, the Prime Minister will host all pre-qualified bidders today at the...
The captain of the Pakistan national hockey team, Imad Butt, declared that the squad is fully focused on the upcoming Pro Hockey League. He emphasised that preparation has been excellent and that the team is working hard to address previous weaknesses. Speaking to the media ahead of their departure to Argentina, Butt said tournaments like...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to European leaders: if they choose war, “Russia is ready.” According to international media reports, Putin accused European governments of isolating themselves over the Ukraine conflict and undermining diplomatic efforts. He claimed that European attempts to sabotage any potential peace deals have threatened Russia’s national security...
Former US President Donald Trump argued that every time a war ends, the peacemaker deserves a Nobel Prize—and said he should have been awarded the honour already. He claimed that under his leadership, eight wars were halted and implied the ninth would be the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict once it ends. Trump added that although he...
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate eased slightly in November, falling to 6.1% from 6.2% in October, official data showed. Although the drop is modest, it keeps inflation within the finance ministry’s projected 5–6% band. On a month-on-month basis, the rate rose by just 0.4% after a sharp 1.8% jump in October. Despite lingering volatility, driven by...
The government of India has granted permission to Pakistan for humanitarian overflights through its airspace to deliver aid to Sri Lanka, which is reeling under devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. According to diplomatic sources, the approval came after an urgent request from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, clearing the path for Pakistani relief flights...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris today to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and renewed efforts for peace. During the meeting, Zelenskyy emphasised the urgent need for a sustainable ceasefire and global support to end the conflict quickly, making a powerful case for peace and reconstruction in Ukraine. According...
In a fresh government order, Section 144 has been imposed across Islamabad, banning all protests, public gatherings, rallies, and processions. The district administration issued a formal notification stating that any unauthorized assembly or event will be dealt with immediately under the law. The notice warns citizens not to engage in any form of public protest...