Monitoring Desk: Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar confirms a private meeting with Army Chief General Asim Munir. According to a Geo News report, Barrister Gohar stated that he, along with Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, met the Army Chief in Peshawar. During the meeting, they presented PTI’s concerns and demands to the Army Chief. Barrister Gohar further mentioned …

Web Desk — Pakistan has expressed support for the recently announced Gaza ceasefire, urging its immediate and comprehensive enforcement in the conflict-stricken region. In an official statement, Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized the hope that this truce would pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and facilitate enhanced humanitarian aid to those in need. The spokesperson strongly …

Monitoring Desk: The federal government has announced improvements in internet speed. Minister of State for IT, Ms. Sheza Fatima Khawaja, stated in the Senate that two new submarine cables are being introduced, which will enhance internet quality. She added that increased spectrum availability would boost internet speed. She highlighted that the issue arose due to pressure on the current internet …

Web Desk: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir’s efforts bear fruit as the World Bank pledges $20 billion to Pakistan. According to sources, this $20 billion will be provided to Pakistan under the 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF). For the approval of the framework, 19 out of 24 directors voted in favor of Pakistan. Sources state …

Web Desk — The third round of talks between the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to de-escalate political tensions is set for January 16 (Thursday). A notice issued by the National Assembly (NA) Secretariat confirmed that NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq will preside over the meeting, scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM at Parliament House. Relations between the PTI, led …

Web Desk: Army Chief General Asim Munir sent an unequivocal message to terrorists, stating, “There is no place for terrorists in the country. Every effort by enemies of peace will be met with a strong and decisive response. The enemy may attempt to spread fear, but we will not back down. We are united against the forces of evil and …

Web Desk: The Saudi Ministry of Health has mandated all essential vaccinations and preventive measures for Umrah pilgrims. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has issued new health guidelines for pilgrims traveling for Umrah. According to the notification, passengers are required to carry health documents, including vaccination certificates. Saudi authorities have made the meningitis vaccine mandatory …

Web Desk: CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Approves Rs. 62 Billion for “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” Program Every Citizen’s Right to Own a HomeChief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a major relief for homeless individuals by approving Rs. 62 billion for the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” program. She emphasized that having a roof over one’s head is a basic right for every …

Israel and the Gaza Education CrisisWeb Desk — Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai criticized Israel for destroying Gaza’s educational infrastructure during her address at an international conference on girls’ education in Islamabad. She highlighted that 90% of universities in Gaza have been destroyed, and countless schools are in ruins, leaving Palestinian girls unable to pursue their education or build a future. …

“Real-World Harm” Warning from Fact-Checkers Web Desk — A global fact-checking network has warned sternly about the potential “real-world harm” if Meta expands its decision to halt fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram. The warning challenges Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s assertion that such moderation equates to censorship. Zuckerberg’s Surprise Announcement Earlier this week, Zuckerberg announced plans to significantly reduce content moderation …