DPM Dar reaffirms Pakistan's full support for Somalia's sovereignty
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia Abdisalam Abdi Ali on Sunday. The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for Somalia’s sovereignty as well as territorial integrity and condemned any actions aimed at undermining it. The Somali foreign minister thanked the Deputy Prime Minister for standing by Somalia and for Pakistan’s continued and sustained support. He also sought Pakistan’s assistance in raising Somalia’s concerns at the UN Security Council. Ishaq Dar affirmed Pakistan’s full support for Somalia at the UN and other multilateral fora.
Source:The Patriot
December 29, 2025 08:33 UTC
China's impact on the global economy
To make his point, he began to refer to the virus as the China virus and the Wuhan virus. This led to severe damage to the economy of Shanghai and also had global economic consequences. After the Chinese had taken control of the situation, they began to focus on developing their economy. But that push must overcome a formidable roadblock in the shape of China's restrictions on critical minerals. Pakistan's wish to partner with China was to result in the multi-billion-dollar global project the Chinese were to call the Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 29, 2025 00:36 UTC
Benazir: a symbol of democracy and people’s politics
More than a former prime minister, she remains a powerful idea of democratic resistance and politics rooted in the aspirations of ordinary people. Born into privilege yet forged in adversity, Benazir Bhutto’s political life unfolded against the backdrop of authoritarian rule. She was, above all, a political actor who believed in the transformative power of people’s politics. Her life reminds us that democracy in Pakistan has never been gifted; it has always been contested, resisted and reclaimed. In that ongoing struggle, Benazir Bhutto remains not just a chapter in history, but a continuing reference point, a symbol of democracy’s promise and the price it demands.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 20:28 UTC
A blueprint for sustainable growth
The railway sector review, especially the planned commencement of groundwork on the Karachi–Rohri section of ML-1, signals forward momentum on a project that is central to modernizing Pakistan Railways. Similarly, the Thar Coal Railway Connectivity Project reflects integrated planning linking energy resources with ports and power plants to support industrial development. Completing such projects on schedule, as envisioned by June 2026, would mark a major step toward energy security and economic self-reliance. The water sector review highlights perhaps the most critical long-term challenge facing Pakistan: water security. Professor Ahsan Iqbal’s emphasis on realistic resource planning aligned with execution capacity is especially important to avoid the delays that have historically plagued mega water projects.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 20:28 UTC
Why were more than 24,000 Indian citizens deported from around the world in 2025?
More than 24,600 Indian citizens were deported from different countries of the world during the year 2025. These figures were presented by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, which was reported by Khaleej Times. After Saudi Arabia, the United States came in second place, from where 3,812 Indian citizens were deported during 2025. 1,469 Indian citizens were deported from the United Arab Emirates, which is the highest number in the last five years. According to the data, a total of 3,979 Indian citizens were deported from the United Arab Emirates between 2021 and 2025.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 17:28 UTC
Government targets to export halal meat worth $520 million to Malaysia in next five years Archives
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set a target of exporting halal meat to Malaysia of $520 million in the next five years. According to officials, the government has declared halal meat as a priority sector to increase exports and has prepared a plan to export 130,000 metric tons of meat to Malaysia in the next […]
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 17:28 UTC
Sindh Governor calls PTI Overseas' narrative hateful and terrorist
Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tesori, while holding a press conference at the Governor House Karachi, said that he had met with the MQM leadership, in which detailed discussions were held on the problems of Karachi and the federal package for Karachi. The Governor Sindh strongly condemned the alleged malicious talk made by PTI in London regarding the Field Marshal and said that the PTI overseas is continuously spreading hateful attitude against Pakistan. He said that when the PTI did not benefit from the events of May 9, now such statements are being made that fall under the category of terrorism and inciting overseas Pakistanis. The Sindh Governor appealed to overseas Pakistanis to keep their children away from hateful and malicious activities and not to be part of such propaganda. He said that the PTI’s narrative has been buried and now it is taking such actions in desperation, which we all condemn in the strongest terms.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 17:28 UTC
Altaf Hussain had Imran Farooq killed, Mustafa Kamal
Senior central leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan and Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal has alleged that Imran Farooq was killed by the founder of MQM, the founder of Muttahida got drunk and ordered to kill Imran Farooq. He said that the founder of MQM collected donations from all over the world to send the body to Pakistan. I had stopped talking about the founder of MQM for two years. He did not have 6000 pounds for Imran Farooq’s wife. The federal minister said that the founder of MQM is the biggest traitor of the Muhajir nation.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 17:28 UTC
Mohsin Naqvi announces appointment of Wasim Akram as brand ambassador of Pakistan Super League
Lahore: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi announced the appointment of former captain Wasim Akram as the brand ambassador of HBL PSL. Mohsin Naqvi said that they are now thinking of starting the PSL from March 23 instead of 26, this decision will be taken in consultation with all the franchises. Chairman PCB said that Wasim Akram will work for the PSL and will be present during the auction of two teams on January 8. Mohsin Naqvi said that 10 parties have qualified for the two new PSL teams, among which an auction will be held in Islamabad on January 8. Mohsin Naqvi said that he has written a letter to the ICC regarding the inappropriate behavior of Indian players in the Under-19 Asia Cup.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 17:28 UTC
Reham Rafique revealed that she is suffering from depression, what appeal did she make to fans?
Pakistani showbiz industry’s rising actress Reham Rafique has revealed that she is facing depression. Reham wrote in the caption of the video that she is sharing these personal moments not for sympathy but for awareness. Mental health is a drama, rather painful and sometimes it seems that just being alive is a difficult task. Reham Rafique thanked the fans who expressed their best wishes for her. After his post, a wave of concern spread among fans and users on social media, and many people prayed for his recovery and courage.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 15:08 UTC
Google introduces important feature to save users from embarrassment
If you too had created very childish email addresses at a young age, Google has introduced an important feature to save you from this embarrassment. The feature that was being demanded by users for a long time has finally been released by the technology company. According to Google’s account help page, Gmail account holders will be able to change their current email address and their data will also be safe. However, the instructions for the update are only available on the Hindi version of Google’s support page, which reveals that the feature has been launched only in India.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 15:08 UTC
Imad Wasim announces divorce from his wife
Pakistan cricket team’s famous all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his divorce from his wife, acknowledging long-standing differences. In a statement released on the social networking website, Imad Wasim said that “after long deliberation and continuous differences, which could not be resolved for the past few years, I have filed for divorce.”He wrote that “I request you to take care of our privacy and refrain from using or sharing our old pictures and please refrain from referring to her as my wife in the future.”Imad Wasim said that “I request everyone not to believe or spread any misleading statements.”He said that “any attempt to defame or implicate anyone else in this personal matter will be responded to through regular legal channels, if necessary.”The famous all-rounder said, ‘I am their father with regard to the children and will take care of them with full responsibility.’It should be noted that earlier, news of Imad Wasim’s affairs with his wife were circulating, but the cricketer did not confirm or deny it, but his wife made ambiguous statements on social media. In July this year, Sania Ashfaq shared a picture of her son on social media and wrote, ‘I carried you in my womb for 9 months, may Allah give me more strength for the journey ahead, Zayan.’Imad Wasim had announced his retirement from international cricket a year ago in December 2024. He played 55 ODIs and 75 T20 matches for Pakistan and has also played some memorable innings for the national team.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 15:08 UTC
India approves hydropower project on Chenab
India has approved the Dulhasti Stage II hydropower project on the Chenab River in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, in what is being described as an open violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. Experts say that the Dulhasti Stage II project could prove harmful to Pakistan from a defensive and strategic perspective, as the Chenab River is one of the rivers allocated to Pakistan. The construction of this project goes against the spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty, which India recently announced it was unilaterally suspending. In the Dulhasti Stage II project, the existing infrastructure of Dulhasti Stage I will be used. The 390-megawatt Dulhasti Stage I project was completed in 2007 and operates under a run-of-the-river scheme.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 09:29 UTC
Pakistan will not send forces to Gaza to disarm Hamas, says DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday Pakistan was willing to contribute to an international peacekeeping force in Gaza, though it would not deploy troops to disarm or de-weaponise Hamas. “If they say that we should go and start fighting, disarm Hamas, de-weaponise them, and go and destroy the tunnels that Hamas has built until now, that is not our job,” Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told reporters during a year-end briefing in Islamabad. “We have a very complete understanding on this matter that we cannot do that kind of work,” he added. The deputy prime minister said Pakistan had been using the term “peacekeeping” and had never used the phrase “peace enforcement” while discussing the force. “I have been very clear: Pakistan will be happy to join if the mandate is not peace enforcement and disarming and de-weaponising Hamas.”Dar said Pakistan would not land its forces in Palestine to “fight Muslims.”
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 08:57 UTC
Bilawal calls Asif Zardari '
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed former president Asif Ali Zardari the “king of reconciliation” while addressing a gathering marking the 18th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. He said the world receives the message that Benazir Bhutto lives on through the love of her supporters. Bilawal stated that Pakistan’s victory against India in May was a victory for the entire nation and was acknowledged globally. He added that Asif Ali Zardari strengthened friendship with China by laying the foundation of CPEC. Bilawal emphasized that Benazir Bhutto’s final message was reconciliation, saying political extremism must be abandoned to overcome national crises.
Source:The Patriot
December 28, 2025 08:57 UTC