Lahore: India, in another display of military aggression, has announced large-scale air force exercises near the Pakistani border, raising concerns over regional peace and stability. According to reports, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) declaring extensive aerial drills in the Kutch region of Gujarat, located close to Pakistan’s border. The airspace will remain closed to international commercial flights from January 20 to January 21 to facilitate the exercises. Indian media sources report that frontline combat aircraft, including Rafale jets, Sukhoi-30 MKI, Jaguar fighters, and other advanced platforms, will participate in the drills. The exercises…
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Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi has announced the termination of a joint defense agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ordering all Emirati military forces stationed in Yemen to leave the country within 24 hours. According to Arab media reports, Rashad Al-Alimi stated that Yemen would also impose a complete air, land, and sea blockade across all ports and border crossings for 72 hours. The decision comes amid rising tensions following a limited air operation conducted by the Saudi-led military coalition, which reportedly targeted Mukalla Port. The Saudi-led coalition said the airstrike was aimed at stopping foreign…
Peshawar: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Regional Meteorological Office Peshawar, has issued a weather advisory warning that a westerly low-pressure system is expected to enter the country on the night of December 29 and is likely to affect most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from December 30, 2025. According to PMD, under the influence of this system, fairly widespread to widespread rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms is expected in upper and central districts of the province from December 30, 2025 to January 2, 2026, with occasional breaks. The affected areas include Upper and Lower Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat,…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong bullish momentum on the second trading day of the business week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index reaching an all-time high. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 Index surged by 703 points to touch 174,600 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence. The index later climbed to an intraday high of 174,805 points, while the lowest level recorded during the session stood at 174,132 points. Market data shows that the KSE-100 Index has gained 59,473 points so far in 2025, marking a significant rise within the current calendar year. It is worth noting that the market had…
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and chief of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Khaleda Zia, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness. She was 80. According to party officials, Khaleda Zia had been on a ventilator for several days as her health continued to deteriorate. The BNP formally confirmed her death. Bangladeshi media reported that Khaleda Zia had been suffering from a severe liver disease and had remained under medical treatment for a long period. Doctors had declared her condition critical a day earlier. A member of the medical board treating her, Dr Ziaul Haque, stated that Khaleda…
Nauman Ijaz is widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s most dependable and powerful actors, whose presence alone is often seen as a guarantee of quality. From critically acclaimed dramas like Bismil and Parwarish to his ongoing performance in Shar Pasand, his work continues to set benchmarks in television acting. However, despite decades of success, admiration, and relevance, Nauman Ijaz has openly expressed disappointment with the showbiz industry. In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, Nauman Ijaz revealed that when choosing roles, his primary concern is not screen time or co-stars, but whether a character can deliver a meaningful message to…
KARACHI: Chaos erupted inside the Karachi City Court on Monday when YouTuber Rajab Butt was physically attacked by a group of lawyers during the hearing of a case registered against him for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. Rajab Butt appeared before the Sessions Court Central after the expiry of his interim bail granted on December 20. During the hearing, a scuffle broke out, and Butt was assaulted, disrupting the court proceedings. Lawyer Alleges Unprofessional Conduct Butt’s lawyer, Mian Ali Ashfaq, told social media platform X that some lawyers attacked his client in the presence of the court staff. He added that…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cannabis Regulatory Authority has approved a reduction in licence fees for cannabis cultivation and processing, along with key changes to excise duties on cannabis and industrial hemp products, according to official documents. Under the revised fee structure, the licence fee for cannabis cultivation has been reduced from Rs0.6 million to Rs0.5 million, while the fee for cannabis processing has been lowered from Rs1.5 million to Rs1 million. Similarly, the licence fee for industrial hemp processing has been cut from Rs0.7 million to Rs0.5 million, aimed at encouraging investment and formalising the emerging sector in the province.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s approval of a new hydropower project on the River Chenab, calling it a clear and deliberate violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party and Senator Sherry Rehman denounced what she described as India’s “water aggression,” stating that the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project directly violates the internationally recognized Indus Waters Treaty and constitutes an attack on Pakistan’s lawful water rights. ‘Unilateral Suspension of Treaty Is Illegal’ In a statement, Senator Rehman said that any unilateral suspension or violation of the Indus Waters Treaty runs contrary to international law,…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds in several areas of Punjab and snowfall in hilly regions from today until January 2, warning that the weather system will further intensify cold conditions across the country. According to the PMD, a rain-bearing system will enter Pakistan from the western regions tonight, bringing light to heavy rainfall in various parts of the country. The department stated that rain and snowfall will significantly increase the intensity of cold nationwide. Snowfall Expected in Murree and Galiyat The PMD said that from December 30 to January 2, Murree and…
