News from The Thursday Times' news desk.
Political loyalty within civility is not wrong, but never go against your country, declared Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. She urged students to reject calls for violence, emphasising that societies are defined by their values and lamenting the decline in national ethics.
Chinese hackers breaches U.S. Treasury and telecom networks, exposing critical security gaps. The attack highlights federal cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with Salt Typhoon’s telecom infiltration intensifying concerns.
For those commenting on our politics, Imran Khan is merely an excuse; Pakistan's nuclear programme is the real target. Missile technology is being eyed with hostility by adversaries who wish no Muslim nation to possess such power.
PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for global efforts to end violence in Jesus Christ’s birthplace, including the ongoing bloodshed of Palestinians. He urges Christians to promote peace and work towards ending the violence. Protecting minorities and their rights remains a top priority for Pakistan.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and defended its military court verdicts as lawful under parliamentary and Supreme Court oversight, vowing global cooperation in order to uphold democracy and the rule of law.
PM Shehbaz Sharif rejects US sanctions on Pakistan’s defence, reaffirms nuclear programme as essential for sovereignty and national security.
Imran Khan calls for remittance boycott as part of civil disobedience, risking economic fallout amid political unrest.
The US has imposed sanctions on entities linked to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, targeting NDC and international suppliers while calling for continued engagement on proliferation concerns.
Pakistan is launching a Gem and Jewellery City to boost gemstone exports, attract foreign investment, and transform its mining sector into a global player.
Imran Khan has declared the launch of a civil disobedience campaign starting 14 December. He calls for the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the events of 9 May and 26 November, alongside the immediate release of under-trial political prisoners.
