TT Staff Reporter

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.

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 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۔

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.

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.