The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is observing the 18th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto today. President Asif Ali Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, First Lady and MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, and senior party leaders are expected to address the gathering. Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007. He said Benazir Bhutto was the first woman prime minister of the Islamic world. She paid her respects at the mausoleum of Benazir Bhutto and former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Under neoliberal policies, the rich have become wealthier while the poor and middle class have struggled. Furthermore, political polarization and a fragmented media landscape have made it more difficult to build consensus around progressive policies. Lobbyists and corporate donors often work to maintain neoliberal policies that favor their bottom lines. Even within the Democratic Party, there is resistance to fully embracing progressive policies. America’s progressives are working to reclaim policies that prioritize people over profits.

From predicting disease outbreaks to improving patient care, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping healthcare worldwide. Recognizing this potential, the government has begun laying the groundwork for digital health reforms, including AI-based systems in diagnostics, hospital management, and public health surveillance. By using artificial intelligence to analyze large volumes of health data, authorities can better track disease trends, manage epidemics, and allocate resources more effectively. Government-backed digital health initiatives can ensure that limited public funds are utilized more effectively, directly benefiting patients and strengthening public trust in state institutions. Rather than replacing doctors, AI is being positioned as a supportive tool that enhances human expertise.

Eight terrorists were killed in an operation by security forces against Fitnat-ul-Hindustan in Kalat. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on December 24, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Kalat district of Balochistan on information about the presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy Fitnat-ul-Hindustan. During the operation, security forces effectively targeted […]

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan is striving for progress in the space field, quantum technology will decide the future global competitiveness. Addressing the AI ​​Rise Expo 2025, Ahsan Iqbal said that under the pillars of Udan Pakistan, e-Pakistan, Pakistan is being digitized, three new National Centers for Quantum Computing, Nanotechnology and New Manufacturing are being established. He said that Quantum Valley Pakistan will become the center of deep tech economy, our goal is to make Pakistan a competitive nation equipped with technology, artificial intelligence is the new engine of Pakistan’s economic power, only nations that excel in technology will lead the global economy. Ahsan Iqbal said that the government has formulated an e-Pakistan strategy under the Udan Pakistan vision, exports, digital economy and innovation are the pillars of Udan Pakistan, robotics is indispensable for modernizing industries in Pakistan. The federal minister further said that the government is working to link university research with industry and exports, and the satellite technology, food, trade and communications sectors are being strengthened.

Karachi: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman says that the current administration has earned a profit of Rs 10 billion in the last six months, yet selling PIA for Rs 135 billion is beyond comprehension. While holding a press conference at Idara Noor-e-Haq in Karachi, he demanded that the privatization decision be withdrawn without determining those […]

Karachi: Foreign exchange reserves increased during the last week, after which the total volume was recorded at 21 billion 22.6 million dollars. According to the State Bank, the government’s foreign exchange reserves increased by 16 million dollars during the last week and on December 19, the government’s foreign exchange reserves reached the level of 15 billion 902.5 million dollars. The data showed that commercial banks have reserves of 5 billion 12 million dollars and the total value of reserves has been recorded at 21 billion 22.6 million dollars.

Islamabad: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on a one-day visit, met with the President, Prime Minister and Field Marshal, in which it was agreed to increase cooperation in bilateral trade and other sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir welcomed him along with the cabinet, ministers Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, Atta Tarar and others were present. The Prime Minister also introduced the ministers. His high-level delegation also arrived with the UAE President. The UAE President, along with his delegation, met with the President, Prime Minister and Army Chief and discussed various issues.

A Malaysian court has convicted former Prime Minister Najib Razak of abuse of power and money laundering in another major financial scandal. The court ruling said that 72-year-old Najib Razak was found guilty of four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering. The prosecution had claimed that a large part of this money was also transferred to Najib Razak’s personal bank accounts. In 2020, Najib Razak was found guilty of abuse of power, money laundering and breach of trust in another case. This case related to the transfer of 42 million ringgit from an entity called SRC International, a subsidiary of 1MDB.

Pakistan has issued a demarche to the acting British Deputy High Commissioner over the anti-government protest in Bradford. According to Express News, the British Deputy Head of Mission was summoned to the Foreign Office over the protest in Bradford and Pakistan strongly protested the anti-government protest. The Foreign Ministry has issued a demarche to the British Acting High Commissioner, in which it has strongly protested the protest in front of the Pakistani Consulate in the British city of Bradford. During the protest, the protesters used extremely provocative and objectionable language against the Chief of Defense Forces. Taking strict notice of the threats made from British soil, the government contacted British authorities and urged them not to allow their soil to be used to destabilize Pakistan.

Popular video-sharing platform TikTok has released detailed data on the most searched topics and personalities in Pakistan for the year 2025. The report shows that Pakistani users used the app not only for entertainment but also for information, purchasing decisions, educational guidance and learning new skills. According to Umeesh Naveed, Head of Content Operations at TikTok in South Asia, TikTok search has become an integral part of daily life in Pakistan. Health and FitnessSearches for fitness increased by 66% in 2025, which shows that Pakistanis have become more conscious about their health and exercise routines and are preferring video guidance. In addition to traditional dishes ‘Biryani’ and ‘Aloo’, viral food trends such as ‘Lava Burger’, ‘Macha Drink’ and ‘Dubai Chocolate’ also caught the attention of consumers.

The year 2025 has proven to be an important year in terms of technology, science and inventions, in which many new inventions and developmental stages in the scientific field were crossed. The following are some of the inventions and developments in the field of technology that will be the center of attention this year. 3) Quantum InternetIn 2025, the quantum internet was introduced in practice, which has the ability to transfer data more securely and at a higher speed, especially in terms of transferring financial and defense data. The United Nations has also declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. 4) Robert the Robot (Financial Robot)This year, Robert the Robot was launched, an AI-powered humanoid financial robot that provides users with investments, financial advice, and financial education.

Karachi: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman says that the current administration has earned a profit of Rs 10 billion in the last six months, yet selling PIA for Rs 135 billion is beyond comprehension. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman raised the question that if the government cannot run PIA, railways and steel mills, then what is the justification for sitting in the government. Hafiz Naeem said that if the ruling class is incompetent and incapable of good governance, then should they not also be privatized? We are a nuclear power, we should provide strength to the Palestinians. The people of Karachi had no connection with the PPP or the MQM, the establishment distributed 22 National Assembly seats.

Later, in a clarification shared on X, Iqbal expressed gratitude to those who reached out with concern. He explained that “a brief disruption occurred during a live broadcast when someone nearby having an argument was unaware that I was live on air”. In posts on X, some users claimed that during the live broadcast, “someone” had deliberately cut off the video link, calling the incident unusual. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar also shared that he had spoken with Iqbal. He said that “kids came into the study running unexpectedly”, adding that “all is well” and that Iqbal had resumed the show shortly

Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has raised concerns over the recent privatisation of Pakistan’s national airline (PIA), questioning the price at which a strategic national asset was sold. Hafiz Naeemur Rehman further stated that even if a bid of Rs 335 billion had been placed, the airline should not have been sold. He highlighted that the national airline possesses 78 landing rights, making it a significant strategic and economic asset for Pakistan. “The national airline represents Pakistan’s prestige and should not have been sold. The JI leader emphasized that while there is no complaint against the private sector, the government itself bears responsibility for the undervalued sale.