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US Watchdog Report confirms Taliban control of American weapons, raising regional security Concerns

US Watchdog Report confirms Taliban control of American weapons, raising regional security Concerns

WASHINGTON: The final report released this week by the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) confirms that billions of dollars’ worth of American-supplied weapons, military equipment, and security infrastructure left behind during the 2021 withdrawal now form the backbone of the Taliban’s security apparatus. The 137-page report, which reviews nearly two decades of […]

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Journalists and PTI leader declared absconders in Army propaganda cases

Journalists and PTI leader declared absconders in Army propaganda cases

ISLAMABAD: The journalists Ahmed Noorani and Jamil Farooqi, along with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Seemabia Tahir, have been declared absconders by a local court in cases involving alleged propaganda against the Pakistan Army on social media. In this regard, Judicial Magistrate Mohammad Abbas Shah issued a written order, declaring all three accused as absconders and

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Pak denies allegations of Spyware use following Amnesty International Report

Pak denies allegations of Spyware use following Amnesty International Report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly rejected claims made in a recent Amnesty International report alleging the use of Israeli-manufactured spyware within the country for targeted surveillance. In this regard, a senior intelligence official dismissed the report as “an attempt to malign Pakistan,” adding, “There is not an iota of truth in it.” The official focused on

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IMF board to review Pak’s $1.2 Billion loan tranche on Dec 8

IMF board to review Pak’s $1.2 Billion loan tranche on December 8

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is set to convene on December 8, 2025, to review and potentially approve a $1.2 billion disbursement for Pakistan. Furthermore, the scheduled meeting follows the staff-level agreement reached between Pakistan and the IMF on October 14, 2025.  In this regard, the IMF officials confirmed that Pakistan has

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Severe cold wave in Balochistan, Meteorological Department issues forecast for next 24 hours

Severe cold wave in Balochistan, Meteorological Department issues forecast for next 24 hours

QUETTA: The Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather forecast for Balochistan for the next 24 hours, indicating dry and extremely cold conditions across most districts of the province.  In this regard, as per the advisory, northern areas are expected to experience an intensified cold wave, particularly during the early morning and night hours. Furthermore,

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ECP declines to recognize Barrister Gohar as PTI Chairman

ECP declines to recognize Barrister Gohar as PTI Chairman

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declined to recognize Barrister Gohar Ali Khan as chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The ECP clarified that he had approached the commission on November 13, requesting formal acknowledgment of the inclusion of independent senators into PTI. However, the commission noted that the matter could not be processed under

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Pak opens first Solar Panel Testing Laboratory with Korean support

Pakistan opens first Solar Panel Testing Laboratory with Korean support

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has inaugurated its first dedicated testing laboratory for photovoltaic (PV) modules, indicating a vital step toward strengthening the country’s renewable energy infrastructure and improving the quality of solar technology available in the local market.  The facility has been established with financial and technical assistance from the Republic of Korea. Furthermore, the Pak-Korea Testing

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Goal is to provide high-speed internet service to 10 million homes

Goal is to provide high-speed internet service to 10 million homes

KARACHI: The government has set an ambitious target of delivering high-speed broadband to 10 million households by 2029. The initiative aims to provide each household with fixed internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps and improve Pakistan’s position in Ookla’s global speed rankings, with the goal of placing the country among the top 50 nations.

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Political Mafia Selling Balochistan’s Future: Raisani

Raisani to challenge federal mineral allocations act in court

SERAAWAN: Senior politician Nawabzada Haji Mir Lashkari Khan Raisani announced on Sunday his intention to file a constitutional petition challenging recent mineral allocations made under the federal Mines and Minerals Act, declaring it a necessary fight for Balochistan’s rights. Speaking at a consultative session with senior allies, Raisani launched a sharp critique against national political

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