Indian newspaper The Hindu declares 2025 a year of diplomatic embarrassment
NEW DELHI: India’s leading newspaper The Hindu has described 2025 as a year of diplomatic setbacks for the country, stating that expectations associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy failed to materialize. The Hindu in its analytical report said regarding India’s foreign relations policy in 2025 that it did
Kabaddi star Ubaidullah Rajput banned for representing Indian team
LAHORE: The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) has imposed an immediate ban on kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput for committing multiple violations, including playing abroad without an NOC and representing a foreign team. Briefing the media persons after a meeting of the PKF General Council, Chairman Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said the ban
PTA warns public over illegal SIM use
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned SIM users that using numbers registered in someone else’s name is illegal and poses significant risks. According to the PTA, every SIM must be registered in the name of the individual who actually uses it. Using a SIM registered under another person’s CNIC
Pakistan U19 defeat Afghanistan U19 in nail-biting last-over finish
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan in the second match of the ongoing U-19 tri-nation series in Zimbabwe. The thrilling match was decided in the last over. After winning the toss in Harare, Pakistan chose to field first. Afghanistan’s Under-19 team batted and was bowled out for 226 runs in 50 overs. Osman
Applications open for Shanghai Government Scholarships 2026 for Pakistanis
The Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications, including Pakistani students seeking full scholarships to pursue higher education in China. The Shanghai Government Scholarships 2026 are now open for applications, offering fully funded undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs at East China Normal University for international students. This scholarship,
Silver hits record high, gold prices also surge in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant increase on Saturday, following gains in the international market. Meanwhile, silver reached its highest-ever price, according to market sources. In the local market, the price of gold rose by Rs2,300 per tola, bringing it to Rs475,662. Similarly, the price for 10 grams of
PDMA predicts snowfall in different parts of KP, issues travel advisory
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted widespread rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from December 30, 2025, to January 2, 2026, prompting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to issue a travel advisory. According to the PMD’s Regional Meteorological Office in Peshawar, a westerly low-pressure system
Italy announces job employment quota for Pakistanis, check details
PESHAWAR: The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis on Saturday announced that it has secured a 10,500-job quota from Italy for Pakistani workers, opening new avenues for legal employment in Europe. According to the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Italy has approved an employment quota for Pakistani workers for the
Federal government approves proscription of YouTuber Aadil Raja
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the Ministry of Interior’s summary recommending that YouTuber Adil Raja be designated as a proscribed individual. According to sources, the Ministry of Interior prepared a detailed summary in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). This summary was presented to the Ministry
Former governor SBP Shamshad Akhtar passes away
Former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan and ex-caretaker finance minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar passed away on Saturday following a cardiac arrest. Dr. Shamshad Akhtar assumed office as the 14th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan on 2 January 2006. She was the first female Governor of the
