WASHINGTON. China continues to strengthen its position as a major global arms supplier, with Pakistan emerging as its most significant and trusted partner in the air combat domain, according to a Pentagon report sent to the US Congress this week.
KARACHI. The government’s borrowing from banks in the first half of FY26 has marked a sharp reversal from last year’s pattern, with Rs672 billion raised against net debt retirement during the same period of FY25.
• Term legislation ‘unconstitutional and unlawful’. • SCBA, LHCBA accuse provincial govt of ‘appeasing’ land mafia. • Court refers matter to LHC CJ for full bench. ISLAMABAD/LAHORE ... SCBA ... LHCBA ... ‘Full bench’ ... Published in Dawn, December 25th, 2025 ....
WASHINGTON. The Pakistani Consulate in Los Angeles issued a stern warning against a message circulating online and on messaging platforms that claims to be an “important notice” regarding Pakistan visas ... — Screengrab ... https.//visa.nadra.gov.pk ... ....
The consistent open interest and consistent volume are indications that the market is waiting and prepares the next decisive action. LINK Stabilizes Below Key Resistance as Market Finds Balance...Source. Open Interest ... Source. BraveNewCoin ... Source ... .
Lockheed Martin, the US aerospace and defence company that manufactures F-16 fighter aircraft, has been named the principal contractor.—AFP/file. • Lockheed Martin picked as main contractor; $686m deal aims to extend fleet service life until 2040.
Sonakshi Sinha reacts with humour as her mother Poonam Sinha says she didn’t know about Zaheer Iqbal relationship until years later, on Farah Khan’s vlog ....
Poonam Sinha recently shared that she was unaware of the fact for a long time that Sonakshi Sinha was in a relationship with Zaheer Iqbal... Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got hitched in June 2024 after 7 years of dating.
• NCSW slams judgement, says prosecution’s findings disregarded. • In dissenting note, judge notes delay in reporting sexual assault not fatal to prosecution. ISLAMABAD ...Majority verdict ... Dissenting note ... Published in Dawn, December 20th, 2025 ....