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Pakistan’s economy rebounds as IMF praises growth, surplus and reform momentum

Pakistan’s economic recovery has gained credibility after the IMF praised stronger than expected growth, improved external balances and the country’s first current account surplus in fourteen years. The Fund notes that reserves are rising and inflation is contained, though climate risks and reform challenges persist.

General (r) Faiz Hameed sentenced to fourteen years after court martial

Pakistan’s military has sentenced former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to fourteen years after a far reaching court martial that examined accusations of political meddling, secrecy violations and misuse of authority, with further investigations now under way into his alleged attempts to engineer political agitation.

لیفٹیننٹ جنرل (ر) فیض حمید کو 14 برس قید بامشقت کی سزا سنا دی گئی

لیفٹیننٹ جنرل (ر) فیض حمید کو 14 برس قید بامشقت کی سزا سنا دی گئی جس کا آغاز 11 دسمبر 2025 سے ہو گا۔ سزا سیاسی سرگرمیوں، سیکریٹ ایکٹ کی خلاف ورزی، اختیارات و وسائل کے ناجائز استعمال اور شہریوں کو نقصان پہنچانے پر سنائی گئی ہے۔

Trump Gold Card launched as wealth-based fast track to U.S. residency

President Trump has introduced the Trump Gold Card, a fast-track residency programme designed for wealthy applicants, billed as a revenue booster and a premium alternative to the traditional Green Card.

Afghan scholars declare foreign fighting illegitimate without state approval

Afghanistan’s top scholars have issued a joint decree reinforcing the Islamic Emirate’s Sharia authority, declaring national defence a personal duty and banning foreign military involvement without explicit state permission.

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امریکا اور پاکستان کے درمیان دفاعی تعاون میں مزید استحکام، مشترکہ فوجی مشق ’انسپائرڈ گیمبٹ‘ مکمل

مشترکہ فوجی مشق ’انسپائرڈ گیمبٹ‘ نے امریکا اور پاکستان کے درمیان انسدادِ دہشت گردی، دفاعی ہم آہنگی اور علاقائی سلامتی کے لیے جاری تعاون کو مزید مستحکم کیا ہے۔

US and Pakistan deepen military ties with Inspired Gambit counterterrorism drills

US and Pakistani troops concluded the thirteenth Inspired Gambit exercise this week, highlighting enduring military cooperation and shared counterterrorism priorities.

EU moves to suspend US trade deal after fresh tariff threats

The European Union is moving to freeze progress on a US trade deal following renewed tariff threats, signalling growing political resistance to advancing transatlantic economic cooperation

پاکستان اور امریکا کے درمیان مشترکہ انسدادِ دہشت گردی مشق ”انسپائرڈ گیمبٹ“ مکمل

پاکستان اور امریکا کی افواج نے نیشنل کاؤنٹر ٹیررازم سینٹر میں مشترکہ تربیتی مشق “انسپائرڈ گیمبٹ” مکمل کر لی، جس میں انفنٹری مہارتوں اور انسدادِ دہشت گردی آپریشنز پر توجہ دی گئی۔ امریکی سینٹرل کمانڈ کے مطابق یہ مشق دونوں ممالک کے دیرینہ دفاعی تعلقات کو مزید مضبوط بنانے کی عکاس ہے۔

US and Pakistan deepen military ties with joint counterterrorism drills

US and Pakistani soldiers concluded Exercise Inspired Gambit this week, focusing on infantry coordination and counterterrorism tactics in a sign of sustained defence engagement between the two countries.

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