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Friday, January 2, 2026

What can be learnt from Murree incident and how we can avoid such incidents?

One of the major flaws pinned in the “Murree crisis” is the mismanagement of the local authorities who, knowing the fact very well that the hill station does not have the capacity to handle such enormous traffic flow, still allowed vehicles to drive to the top.

Disturbing trajectory of Indo-French Defense Partnership

Under the agreement, France’s Dassault Aviation agreed to invest 50 percent of the 7.8 billion euro Rafale contract in India to manufacture aircraft components with Indian billionaire Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defense; Ambani is known to be a close ally of BJP and in particular PM Modi.

Family of Rana Shamim demands action against PTI members

The petitioners included the entire family of Rana Shamim's son Ahmad Hassan Rana, including his wife, son, and daughter. They sought disqualification of PTI ministers and leaders and requested for initiation of contempt of court proceedings against them.

Fairytale end as Taylor seals New Zealand win over Bangladesh

New Zealand's defeat in the opening match may have marred Ross Taylor's farewell test series but the retiring stalwart believes Bangladesh's shock victory at Mount Maunganui was a massive boost for the game and the format.

UN wants $5 billion aid for Afghanistan in 2022

The United Nations warned Tuesday that Afghanistan will need $5 billion in aid in 2022 to avoid a humanitarian disaster and give the country a future after 40 years of suffering.

Islamabad changes school timings to prevent traffic congestion

Following this request, the Deputy Commissioner Office has issued the notification and new timings would be applicable with effect from January 10, 2022 on 24 educational institutions located at PWD, DHA Phase-II, Rawat and G.T Road.

India urges France to put weapon sales ban on Pakistan

According to Indian media reports, the defense minister shared concerns over Pakistan's "support for terrorism, especially in Jammu and Kashmir." India also claimed that Pakistan will transfer European weapons technology to China since both the countries share friendly relations. 

Abdul Razak Dawood wants continued support for exports despite fiscal tightening

The country's all-important textile industry is at the centre of this export-led growth strategy, said Abdul Razak Dawood, advisor to Pakistan's prime minister, as the government targets ambitious growth of 4.8% in the 2021-2022 financial year.

Iran says Vienna talks progress thanks to ‘all parties’

Efforts by "all parties" to restore Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers resulted in "excellent progress" during negotiations in Vienna, according to a spokesman for the foreign ministry.

PIA cuts employees per aircraft to 260

The PIA will save around Rs8 billion annually with reduction of its staff strength, CEO said.

US, Russia open high-stakes talks on Ukraine

The high-ranking US and Russian officials began important discussions on escalating tensions over Ukraine on Monday, amid fears of a Russian invasion of its pro-Western neighbor.

Samba dancers take over Saudi Arabian streets

Over the past week videos on social media have shown three foreign samba dancers displaying their moves in a main street of Jazan, in the southwest.
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