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He briefs NSW-27 on regional, internal security, terms coordination with federal, provincial governments as essential Field Marshal Asim Munir addressing participants of 17th National Workshop Balochistan at the GHQ. Photo: Screengrab ISPR National unity is Pakistan’s greatest strength, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said while addressing the National Security Workshop-27 on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The field marshal said that the protection of Pakistan’s territory, national integrity, and the safety of every citizen remain the Pakistan Army’s highest priorities, with no compromises to be made. Read: COAS briefs president about…
ATC fines her Rs10,000 over alleged obstruction in recording witness statements in case filed against her Aleema Khan was briefly taken into judicial custody and barred from leaving the court premises in Rawalpindi on Wednesday until the court rose. The anti-terrorism court presided over the hearing in a case related to the November 26 protest involving Aleema Khan and 11 others as accused. The case was registered in the Sadiqabad Police Station. The court directed that Aleema Khan be taken into temporary police custody. “My lawyer is busy in the Supreme Court; please allow me to leave,” Aleema pleaded to…
An unidentified man in military fatigues lies on a stretcher inside an ambulance November 26, 2025 in downtown Washington, DC.Drew Angerer | AFP | Getty ImagesTwo West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday near the White House have died, the state’s governor said.Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed their deaths in a social media post.”We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues,” he said.A suspect who was in custody also was shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. One National…
The oath-taking ceremony of the newly appointed caretaker chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan was held in the regional capital on Tuesday, marking a significant administrative transition in the region. Governor Syed Mehdi Shah administered the oath to Justice (R) Yar Muhammad Nasir, a former judge of the Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court, who has now officially assumed charge as the caretaker chief minister. The event drew a large gathering of political and social dignitaries, showcasing broad representation from various segments of society. Their participation highlighted the importance of the caretaker setup as Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) moves toward its next electoral phase. Federal Minister for…
Shares of Apple and Broadcom on Wednesday both traded above their record-high closes. New research shows investors exactly why there should be more upside ahead for the two Club holdings. No. 1 smartphone: Apple stock rose Wednesday after Counterpoint Research said the company was on track to dethrone Samsung as the world’s top smartphone maker in 2025 — a feat not seen in more than a decade. The tech behemoth is expected to ship 243 million iPhone units in 2025 compared to Samsung’s 235 million. Counterpoint analysts credited the successful debut of Apple’s newest iPhone 17 series for the share…
Overall trading volume jumped to 636.4 million shares, up from Tuesday’s tally of 590.5 million After several sessions of sustained selling pressure, optimism made a firm comeback at the Pakistan Stock Exchange as the benchmark KSE-100 index staged an impressive recovery, powered by renewed investor confidence and strong performances in key sectors. The market opened on Wednesday with a distinctly positive note and maintained its bullish momentum throughout the session. The index surged to an intra-day peak of 163,397.24, reflecting robust sentiment across index-heavy sectors like fertiliser and banking. Even with early dips touching an intra-day low of 160,564.86, the…
The Workday Inc. pop-up pavilion ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2025.Hollie Adams | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShares of software maker Workday dropped as much as 10% on Wednesday as analysts lowered their price targets, citing a lack of a upside after the company revised its full-year subscription revenue forecast.Many software stocks have been under pressure in 2025 as commentators have worried that generative artificial intelligence tools that can quickly write lines of code might pose risks to incumbents. This year, Workday has announced the launch of several AI agents and expanded…
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA)Yuri Gripas | ReutersRep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., filed a 19-page lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., alleging Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte abused his authority to make “fanciful” mortgage fraud allegations against him and other critics of President Donald Trump.The lawsuit asks the court to declare Pulte’s conduct unlawful, order him and the FHFA to withdraw a criminal mortgage fraud referral, and award damages for violations of federal privacy law.Swalwell — who announced Friday that he is running for governor of California — alleges in the complaint that Pulte improperly accessed and…
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at the GHQ in RawalpindiChief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at the General Headquarters on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Photo: APP Pakistan and Iran signalled a renewed readiness to work together against terrorism as Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. COAS Munir reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to regional peace and underscored the…
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” follows detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down.DisneyMoviegoers have plenty to feast on at the box office this Thanksgiving.Disney’s “Zootopia 2” snared $10.2 million in Tuesday previews, the second-highest haul for a Disney Animation Studios film ever, behind only last year’s “Moana 2,” which took in $13.8 million. It’s the eighth-highest preview for an animated movie of all time. Box office analysts expect the film to generate between $135 million and $150 million during the five-day Thanksgiving period. Although…