In a surprising development, the federal government has shortlisted four business groups to take part in the PIA privatization process. Among the selected bidders is The City School—an elite private education chain. Their inclusion has sparked serious concerns about the nature of private schooling in Pakistan. The government plans to offload 51% to 100% shares of the struggling national carrier. This decision is part of its ongoing effort to reform loss-making state entities. The PIA sale is being carried out under the $7 billion bailout programme agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The City School is not alone in…
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Near Chikar hill station in AJK’s Neelum Valley, a van tumbled into a deep gorge. At least 25 schoolchildren and the driver suffered injuries. The driver and two pupils remain in critical condition, said SP Mirza Zahid. The injured were rushed to DHQ Hospital Hattian Bala and THQ Hospital Chikar. This is one of many road accidents in the valley. Road accidents plague the region. Poor driving, weak safety measures, rough terrain, and failing road links fuel these collisions. Overloaded buses and trucks often tip over on narrow tracks. Authorities warn that road accidents often spike during monsoon season. This incident follows…
ISLAMABAD – In response to fresh terror attacks by militants based in Afghanistan, Pakistan has warned the United Nations about the TTP threat from Afghanistan. The country urged the UN to act now and stop Afghanistan from becoming a breeding ground for terrorism. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, addressed the UN General Assembly’s plenary session on the Afghan issue. He said, “We must ensure that Afghanistan does not become a hub for terrorists who threaten its neighbors and the world.” The envoy’s remarks reflect Pakistan’s consistent position. Islamabad has repeatedly condemned the use of Afghan territory…
ISLAMABAD – A local court in Pakistan’s capital has directed authorities to enforce a YouTube ban in Pakistan against 27 prominent channels. These online platforms allegedly shared material labeled as “anti-state.” Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah issued this ruling on Tuesday. The order followed a request made by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The agency’s Cyber Crime Wing had opened an inquiry into the case on June 2, 2025. During the investigation, the FIA identified several YouTube channels. These channels were allegedly involved in uploading content that violated the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) and other national laws. In its…
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Pakistan Army, has strongly rejected India’s claims that China assisted Pakistan during the recent military clash between Islamabad and New Delhi. He called the claim a “shoddy attempt at playing camp politics.” While addressing graduating officers at the National Security and War Course in National Defence University (NDU), the army chief said that dragging other nations into a purely bilateral military issue is misleading. According to him, India is trying to present itself as a key regional power by making such statements. India’s Deputy Army Chief, Lieutenant General Rahul Singh, had earlier alleged…
Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sarfaraz Bugti, stated on Sunday that the people of Balochistan showed a strong message of religious harmony on Youm-e-Ashur. He said the province stood together to demonstrate unity and spiritual brotherhood. In his statement, CM Bugti expressed deep satisfaction with the peaceful completion of Youm-e-Ashur processions and religious gatherings. He applauded the efforts of security forces, health staff, municipal workers, and district officials for their excellent coordination and service. Bugti said the peaceful atmosphere proved once again that Balochistan is a land of peace and communal tolerance. He thanked all those who played a role in…
After months of denial, the Indian military has indirectly admitted to major troop losses. The acknowledgement came as the armed forces announced military honours for several deceased personnel, including elite Rafale fighter jet pilots. This sudden recognition has exposed the extent of Indian military casualties during Operation Sindoor. Until now, the government had kept these losses hidden from the public. Sources confirm that over 250 Indian soldiers were killed during the operation. Most of these personnel deaths occurred along the Line of Control (LoC). The silence around these deaths was finally broken when the military released the honours list. Four…
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, has announced a major improvement in the country’s economic condition. He said inflation in fiscal year 2025 has dropped to its lowest point in the last nine years. He credited strong monetary and fiscal strategies for this progress. Speaking at the launch of the Women’s Financial Inclusion initiative under the WeFinance Code, Jameel Ahmad shared updates on Pakistan’s economic recovery. He said the balance in external accounts has strengthened the foreign exchange market. He highlighted that both exports and remittances played a key role in producing a current account surplus.…
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan strongly defended his role as a neutral and constitutional authority during a press conference in Lahore on Monday. He responded to protests by the opposition. Their main objection was about his power to forward references to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The Punjab Assembly Speaker clarified that his actions followed legal and constitutional rules. While talking to the media, he referred to the disqualification of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. At that time, he said, the opposition had demanded that such decisions should be made by the Speaker. Malik Ahmad Khan then questioned…
Pakistan has always stood for peace. No matter how many sacrifices were made, we raised the flag of stability in a region plagued by conflict. We paid the price in blood. Our soldiers died. Our civilians were targeted. Yet we never gave up our pursuit of peace. But sadly, our sincerity has been misunderstood. Our patience is seen as weakness. Once again, the threat we eliminated with sacrifice has returned—this time, knocking on our doors from across the border. Afghanistan, once a battleground for the world’s proxy wars, is becoming the base for a new wave of terror. The Taliban…
