Pakistan’s missile program is ’emerging threat’, top US official says
“Candidly, it’s hard for us to see Pakistan’s actions as anything other than an emerging threat to the United States,” Reuters quoted Finer as saying at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Israel the big winner in Syria – Putin
Moscow unconditionally condemns the seizure of any Syrian territory amid the ongoing crisis in the country, the Russian president has said
Over 28,000 Pakistanis seek asylum in Europe in one year
In the first 11 months of 2024 alone, 13,500 individuals were apprehended trying to enter Iran illegally via Balochistan’s Chaghi district.
President-elect Donald Trump debuts new hairstyle
Social Media Abuzz as Trump Unveils Flatter Look; Appoints Richard Grenell as Special Envoy
Pakistan, India accept hybrid model for Champions Trophy
India and Pakistan to Play Matches at Neutral Venues Due to Political Tensions
Punjab Assembly approves massive salary hikes for govt officials
The Punjab Assembly passed a bill increasing the salaries of elected officials, with hikes ranging from 426% for MPAs to 860% for ministers. The move has sparked opposition criticism, though the government defends it as a lawful and positive step.
US imposes more sanctions over Pakistan’s missile program
The sanctions freeze any U.S. property belonging to the targeted entities and bars Americans from doing business with them.
Pakistan partners with China for nationwide EV charging network
Sunil Manj, an automobile industry expert, pointed out that without a robust charging network, adoption of 4-wheel EVs may remain slow.
Ukraine kills Russian chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed as he left for his office. Kirillov’s assistant also died in the attack.
China extends visa-free travel to 54 nations
New policy boosts tourism, business exchanges, covering 24 provinces and 60 entry points
29 children dead amid medicine shortage in Kurram
In addition to the 29 child fatalities, several other patients have lost their lives, particularly due to the absence of surgical services.
Russia’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast
The blast shattered several windows of the building and severely damaged the front door, according to an AFP reporter on the scene.