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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

World military expenditure reaches record $2.24 trillion

The invasion of Ukraine had an immediate impact on military spending decisions in Central and Western Europe. This included multi-year plans to boost spending from several governments.

Foreigners flee Sudan as deadly fighting escalates between rival generals

Evacuation flights were continuing early Monday, with hundreds of people flown out overnight on military aircraft. The conflict has left terrified civilians sheltering inside their homes, with power largely off amid sweltering heat.

Alleged video of PTI’s Maleeka Bokhari sparks social media outrage

Reacting to the clips, Maleeka Bokhari vowed to take action against those who promoted the "malicious filthy campaign". She said that she made laws to protect women, yet she herself is unsafe. 

Tensions rise as Azerbaijan sets up first checkpoint on key route to Armenia

The move fuels tensions between the ex-Soviet Caucasus nations that fought two wars over Azerbaijan's Armenian-majority region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to attend SCO meet in India

Pakistan's Foreign Minister will be attending the SCO meeting in India despite heightened tensions between the two countries.

Electric car sales slump despite environmental benefits

Governments, car manufacturers, and charging companies all have a role to play in encouraging more people to switch to electric cars.

Viceroy Research and members slapped with defamation and fraud lawsuit in US

MPT has sued for defamation the Viceroy Research LLC and its members after the short-selling Viceroy Research “repeatedly published baseless allegations to drive down the company’s stock price”.

Questions raised on live media coverage of Justice Faez Isa

The over two hours-long live media coverage of Justice Faez Isa's statements is being widely questioned on social media. 

US rights group condemns growing repression in Pakistan

US-based Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights has condemned the growing civic suppression in Pakistan. The organization has urged the Pakistani government to end restrictions on fundamental rights. 

HBL signs agreement for Prime Minister’s Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme

The partnership between HBL, Damen Support Program, and Thardeep Microfinance Foundation under the PMYB&ALS scheme would play a crucial role in uplifting the lives of thousands of people.

Breaking barriers: Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to climb world’s 10th highest peak

Naila Kiani has successfully climbed the 8,091m high Annapurna I in Nepal. She was accompanied by Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif and four other members, including India’s Arjun Vajpayee.

Not lobbying for Imran Khan

Brad Sherman and Zalmay Khalilzad have been very vocal about their commentary on Pakistani politics. Such statements triggered accusations that they are among the lawmakers who are now speaking in favor of PTI after the party engaged a lobbying firm to project its goals overseas.