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Move is part of plan to secure Durand Line which remains bone of contention. PHOTO: INP ISLAMABAD: In the unforgiving geography of South and Central Asia, Pakistan’s western frontier with Afghanistan has long been a paradox — a line of insecurity that could have been a corridor of opportunity. For decades, the 2,600-kilometre Durand Line has carried the weight of unresolved politics, cross-border militancy, and economic leakage. Yet today, amid regional realignments and shifting trade routes, this fragile border demands not only fortification but transformation — from a porous passage into a gateway of sovereignty. Pakistan’s western border has historically been more…

PM is returning to the country shortly, and the process has been initiated. No room for conjecture: Defence MinisterDefence Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File Defence Minister Khawaja Asif assured that the notification for the appointment of the Chief of Defence Forces will be issued soon, calling on the public and media to refrain from what he termed “unnecessary and irresponsible speculation.” In a post on X on Sunday, Asif said the process for the notification had already begun and would be completed in due course, adding that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was expected to return to the country shortly.…

PPP chairperson says courts or judges have no authority to alter amendments passed through consensusPakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari delivers a video address on the party’s 58th foundation day, Sunday, Nov 30, 2025. Photo: Express Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned that any attempt to dilute provincial powers or undermine the constitutional protections granted under the 18th Amendment would be “playing with fire.” Bilawal delivered the warning during a video address marking the PPP’s 58th foundation day, broadcast simultaneously across more than 100 districts. Recalling earlier proposals by the ruling PML-N to amend the National Finance Commission (NFC)…

Constitution contains provision for governor’s rule, but no one has spoken to me about this matter, says K-P governorGovernor K-P Faisal Karim Kundi. Photo: File Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi rejected reports that the federal government is preparing to impose governor’s rule in the province, saying he has not been consulted on the matter. “I am hearing through the media that governor’s rule is being imposed. To this day, I maintain that for now, there is no talk of governor’s rule,” said Faisal Karim Kundi while speaking to reporters in Peshawar on Sunday. The governor said that while the Constitution provides…

Visitors learn about a manned aircraft during the China International Digital Economy Expo 2025 in Shijiazhuang, north China’s Hebei Province, Oct. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Xiao)China’s shift toward high-quality, innovation-driven development is creating new global cooperation opportunities — especially for Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries — by offering more stable trade, advanced technology, and expanded partnership potential.LISBON, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) — China’s transition toward high-quality development not only reflects its internal economic upgrading but also creates “a new platform of global cooperation,” offering shared opportunities for Portuguese-speaking countries, a business leader has said.In a recent interview with Xinhua, Bernardo Mendia, secretary-general…

The three day Sindh Youth Science and Technology Festival is happening from 28th to 30th November at the Sindh Youth Club Karachi SINDH/ KARACHI: From robots to hybrid green energy solutions to insects that break down garbage, students from all over Sindh have come to Karachi to showcase their innovations at the three-day Youth Science and Technology Festival. Inaugurated on Friday by the Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar, the festival features 70+ students from around 40 institutions showcasing their projects. For those with the best projects, prize money exceeding Rs200,000 has been allocated, with Rs100,000…

‘We are confident that employees, officials under the provincial government were not involved in rigging’ Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has ordered an inquiry into the NA-18 Haripur by-election, the K-P Special Assistant on Information and Public relations Shafi Jan said on Sunday. Jan stated that the inquiry, which covers all officials from class four staff to the deputy commissioner, has been authorised by the chief minister to ensure transparency. Any officer found involved in malpractice will face strict disciplinary action. “We are confident that employees and officials under the provincial government were not involved in rigging. Nevertheless, the inquiry is…

Vows to fight its case at NFC meeting on Dec 4, terms delay in KP’s NFC dues a ‘constitutional violation’Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi adresses a press conference in Peshawar on Sunday. Photo: X Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led provincial government will participate in the National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting on December 4, asserting that the province will “fight its case and that of its people in the best possible manner.” The 11th NFC was constituted on August 22 this year to finalise a new award for the distribution of federal divisible resources between the…

FC Balochistan South spokesperson confirms attack, saying, Troops acted swiftly, effectively in response to assault QUETTA: An attack on the Frontier Corps headquarters in Nokkundi on Sunday night triggered intense fighting after one of the terrorists detonated an explosive device at the main gate, enabling several armed attackers to storm the compound. According to security officials, FC personnel immediately retaliated, killing multiple terrorists in the ensuing exchange of fire. Heavy gunfire continued inside the facility for some time as troops engaged the attackers. Authorities are still determining the exact number of assailants involved, and the situation remains under close observation…

PUBLISHED November 30, 2025 ISLAMABAD: Three isolated but deeply connected events this week have cleared the smog on the national economic front that the country was on the path of sustainable development when top policymakers admitted that the growth plan was either missing or not enough to sustain the burden with unemployment peaking to two decades’ highest level. The sad outcome of these three events, which happened within the radius of the red zone, was already known to many. In the middle of these events, an article beautifully described the fact that more than 615,000 Pakistanis flew abroad in just…