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29+ min ago (113+ words) RAWALPINDI " Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Gujranwala and Sialkot Garrisons. Upon arrival, he was briefed on the formation's operational readiness and key initiatives for strengthening combat preparedness. While interacting with officers and soldiers, the COAS & CDF lauded their high morale and steadfast commitment to national security while underscoring the importance of rigorous and mission-oriented training. He emphasized that Pakistan Army remains fully focused on both internal and external challenges, including hostile hybrid campaigns, extremist ideologies, and divisive elements seeking to undermine national stability. Earlier on his arrival at Gujranwala, the COAS & CDF was received by Corps Commander Gujranwala....

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (196+ words) LAHORE " The Punjab Education Department has issued a notification for the winter holidays for all educational institutions across the province. According to the notification, schools will be closed from December 22, 2025 (Monday) to January 11, 2026. However, the holidays will effectively begin on December 20 (Saturday), as the weekend falls on Saturday and Sunday. The winter break applies to both public and private schools in Punjab. The notification further stated that schools will reopen on January 12, following the holiday, after a weekly closure on Sunday, January 11. This decision is aimed at providing students and faculty members a break during the cold winter months, allowing families to spend time together before the resumption of academic activities. Earlier this week, the Steering Committee of the Sindh Education Department unveiled the winter vacation schedule for the province. A department spokesperson confirmed that all public and private schools…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (513+ words) Kim Jong Un participates in latest public event to honour North Korean troops who served with Russian forces in war against Ukraine. By Kevin Doyle and News Agencies North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has hugged injured soldiers in wheelchairs at a ceremony in the capital, Pyongyang, to welcome home troops who served with Russian forces in the war against Ukraine. State-run Korean Central News Agency said on Saturday that Kim praised the "mass heroism" of the returning 528th Regiment of Engineers of the Korean People's Army, which had served in Russia's Kursk region. Kim hailed the regiment's conduct during its 120-day overseas deployment, which commenced in early August and involved combat and engineering duties, including mine clearing in the Kursk region of Russia, where Ukrainian forces had infiltrated and occupied for months before withdrawing. "You could work a miracle of…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago (248+ words) LONDON " The United Kingdom began large-scale preparations for a potential war and announced plans to end its long-standing reliance on the United States for defence, said British Armed Forces Minister Colonel Eschat Carns. In an interview, the minister warned that "the shadows of war are knocking at Europe's door," stressing that Britain must be fully prepared for emerging security threats. He revealed that hostile intelligence activities targeting the UK have increased by more than 50 percent over the past year, calling the trend deeply concerning. The statement comes at a time when NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned European allies to prepare for the possibility of a major confrontation with Russia, cautioning that any such conflict could be of an intensity not seen since the First and Second World Wars. Carns urged NATO member states to significantly increase defence spending…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (191+ words) PESHAWAR " The law enforcement agencies have identified the terrorist network responsible for last month's suicide attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters, investigation officials confirmed on Saturday. The investigators said that the suicide bombers were affiliated with a proscribed terrorist organization and had remained in Peshawar for several days before carrying out the attack. During their stay, the attackers conducted reconnaissance of various routes in the city to plan and execute the operation. Officials said the terrorists were provided logistical support, including accommodation and suicide jackets, indicating the involvement of facilitators who assisted the attackers throughout their stay in the provincial capital. Investigation authorities further revealed that more than 150 individuals have been interrogated so far in connection with the case as part of an ongoing effort to identify and dismantle the entire network behind the attack. It may be recalled…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago (429+ words) Former leader denies charges over alleged diversion of funds meant for Indigenous development projects A Bolivian judge has ordered former President Luis Arce to remain in detention for five months while prosecutors investigate allegations he embezzled millions of dollars from a fund meant for Indigenous communities. Arce, who left office just a month ago, appeared before Judge Elmer Laura in a virtual hearing on Friday, two days after his arrest on the streets of La Paz. The judge rejected appeals from Arce's legal team for his release and ruled he must await trial in one of the capital's largest prisons, citing the seriousness of charges that "directly affect state assets and resources allocated to vulnerable sectors. The accusations centre on Arce's time as economy minister under former President Evo Morales between 2006 and 2017, when authorities say he oversaw the diversion of…...

2+ hour, 46+ min ago (389+ words) Germany, a Western European country with a strong economy, offers various types of work visas to cater skilled and educated individuals who can play their role in the country's growth. Recently, the German Consulate General Karachi announced that an online portal has been launched to submit visa applications without any hassle in Pakistan. It said people can apply for employment visas through this portal. The consulate general also shared the details of work visas being offered by Germany to the individuals in Pakistan. The Opportunity Card is a type of residence permit that allows workers from non-EU countries to enter Germany to look for employment or pursue the recognition of their foreign qualifications. Applicants are assessed through a points-based system, which considers qualifications, skills, and personal circumstances. To be eligible, a minimum score of six points is required. The Blue…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (307+ words) LAHORE " "Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol on Saturday warned that the cost of doing business in Pakistan has reached an unsustainable level, stressing that the industrial sector urgently needs relief to prevent further economic damage. Addressing the All Pakistan Chambers Conference, Sehgal said that a high policy rate, expensive electricity, and soaring gas prices are forcing industrial units to relocate abroad, resulting in job losses and declining industrial output. He urged the government to take immediate corrective measures to retain local industries and attract investment. The LCCI president called for a forensic audit of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) agreements to bring electricity tariffs at par with regional countries, stating that high energy costs are eroding Pakistan's competitiveness in international markets. Highlighting taxation issues, Sehgal emphasized the need to incentivize non-filers to bring them into the…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago (139+ words) These are the key developments from day 1,388 of Russia's war on Ukraine. These are the key developments from day 1,388 of Russia's war on Ukraine. Here's where things stand on Saturday, December 13: We continue our joint work with our American partners and the leadership of international financial institutions on the economic track within the broader effort to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. " Yulia Svyrydenko (@Svyrydenko_Y) December 12, 2025 These are the key developments from day 1,388 of Russia's war on Ukraine. Here's where things stand on Saturday, December 13: We continue our joint work with our American partners and the leadership of international financial institutions on the economic track within the broader effort to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. " Yulia Svyrydenko (@Svyrydenko_Y) December 12, 2025...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago (992+ words) Journalist told late financier he should "get ahead" of bad publicity as he faced sex abuse allegations, emails reveal. A New York Times reporter told Jeffrey Epstein that he could write an article that would define the financier on his own terms as he faced allegations of sexually abusing minors in the months leading up to his 2008 conviction, newly uncovered emails reveal. After a negative article about Epstein was published in September 2007, then-New York Times journalist Landon Thomas Jr advised Epstein to "get ahead" of more bad publicity by doing an interview that would define the story "on your terms". "I Just read the Post. Now the floodgates will open " you can expect Vanity Fair and NYMag to pile on," Thomas wrote to Epstein in an email dated September 20, 2007, referring to the magazines Vanity Fair and New York Magazine. "My…...