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  UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Arrives in Pakistan on Landmark Official Visit Islamabad, December 26, 2025 – United Arab Emirates (UAE) President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is arriving in Pakistan today (Friday) on a high-profile official visit aimed at strengthening and further expanding the long-standing brotherly relations between the two Muslim countries. The visit, taking place at the invitation of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, marks a pivotal moment in bilateral cooperation across economic, strategic and regional security matters. President Sheikh Mohamed, who assumed office as the UAE’s President following the passing of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is heading a high-level delegation comprising senior ministers and officials. The delegation reflects the strategic importance the UAE places on its ties with Pakistan. Authorities in Islamabad have completed extensive preparations ahead of the presi...

  Privatization of PIA: A Landmark Reform and the Strategic Role of Field Marshal Asim Munir Islamabad, December 25, 2025 — Pakistan has completed one of the most significant economic reforms in recent memory with the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national flag carrier that for decades symbolized both national pride and systemic inefficiencies. In a live-televised auction held on December 23, the government successfully divested 75 percent of the airline to a private consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited for Rs 135 billion ($482 million) — a deal that officials and analysts alike are calling a historic milestone in Pakistan’s economic restructuring and investor confidence revival. A National Enterprise in Economic Distress For years, PIA has been mired in financial losses, management challenges, and political interference, burdening Pakistan’s economy with chronic deficits as losses mounted due to operational inefficiencies, outdated fleet, ...

  Pakistan Set to Enter the 5G Era as Government Confirms Imminent Launch Islamabad — In a landmark development for the country’s digital transformation, Pakistan is preparing to officially launch fifth-generation (5G) mobile services in the coming months, marking a major leap forward in the nation’s technological evolution. Government officials, industry leaders, and telecom operators have confirmed that the long-anticipated rollout is now in its final stages, with key regulatory frameworks, infrastructure readiness, and spectrum allocation processes nearing completion. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) announced that the federal government is committed to accelerating Pakistan’s digital growth, and the introduction of 5G will be a “turning point” for the nation’s economy. Speaking at a press briefing, senior officials stated that Pakistan is “on the cusp of a new digital era,” emphasizing that 5G will unleash unprecedented opportunities across m...

  Trump Unveils Proposal for “Golden Fleet” of U.S. Navy Battleships During Rally Speech Palm Beach, Fla. — In a sweeping and highly theatrical address delivered before a crowd of supporters on Tuesday evening, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he called “the most magnificent naval upgrade in the history of the world”: a proposed “Golden Fleet” of U.S. Navy battleships. The announcement, delivered during a campaign-style rally at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, instantly ignited both enthusiasm among his supporters and skepticism among defense analysts, who questioned the practicality, necessity, and cost of such an undertaking. Stepping onto a stage framed by enormous LED displays of gleaming warships, Trump spoke for more than an hour, devoting a substantial portion of his remarks to what he described as “America’s triumphant return to unmatched naval dominance.” According to his proposal, the United States would commission a new class of battleships constructe...

  Islamabad / Lahore — December 20, 2025 Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed a comprehensive and stringent crackdown on human trafficking networks, illegal overseas travel syndicates, and corrupt elements within immigration enforcement agencies, signalling a major escalation in the federal government’s efforts to eliminate one of Pakistan’s most  persistent and perilous security and humanitarian challenges.  Chairing a high-level review meeting on human trafficking and illegal migration at the Prime Minister’s House, the prime minister emphasised zero tolerance for traffickers and any facilitators who exploit vulnerable Pakistanis for financial gain. He underscored both technological modernization of immigration processes and the need for strict legal measures to dismantle organized networks that send citizens abroad illegally.  “I have directed authorities to ensure that those involved in illegal travel and human trafficking are dealt with decisively...