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By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Members of the Afghan community living in the United States appealed to President Donald Trump not to suspend their immigration applications in the wake of the shooting that left National Guard personnel dead near the White House. The call came after an Afghan national was accused of opening fire on National Guard officers in Washington, prompting the Trump administration to immediately freeze all Afghan immigration requests. The decision sent shockwaves through Afghan families already waiting anxiously for their cases to be processed. Community leaders said the incident was the criminal act of an individual and should…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assigned India a “C” grade — the second-lowest rating — in its latest annual assessment, raising concerns over the reliability and timeliness of the country’s economic data. According to the report, India’s most recent publicly available figures, dating back to December 2011, were considered both outdated and inconsistent, signaling serious gaps that could hinder accurate monitoring of the economy. The IMF highlighted recurring issues with India’s methodology for calculating GDP, particularly the approach based on income, which experts have repeatedly criticized for its weaknesses. The report comes amid claims by…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The anti-encroachment drive continued across Tehsil Dera Ismail Khan on the orders of Commissioner Zafar ul Islam, with authorities targeting both temporary and permanent obstructions along key commercial areas. Under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Syed Muhammad Arsalan, officials cleared roadside encroachments from Fawara Chowk to Bannu Adda and in Sadar Bazaar. The operation aimed to remove obstacles that had long hindered public movement and caused significant traffic disruptions. The campaign involved a coordinated effort by multiple departments, including the Assistant Commissioner Revenue, DSP Traffic, Tehsildar Dera, TMA and WSSC staff, revenue officials,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Malir Cantonment arrested two men on Friday for their alleged involvement in the illegal sale of alcohol from a hotel, following what officials described as a credible tip-off. The operation, carried out by a local police team, led to the recovery of more than 88 bottles of liquor, which officers said were being sold discreetly under the cover of the hotel’s regular business. The suspects, identified as Shehbaz Ali and Tausif, were taken into custody at the scene. According to police sources, the two men had been operating the illicit trade for some…

These include the K-IV water supply scheme, upgrades to the Hub Dam, and the expansion of major stormwater drains—projects officials say are essential for Karachi’s long-term resilience By Sajjad Shah KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday announced a significant boost to Karachi’s urban infrastructure, revealing that the provincial government had allocated Rs85.5 billion for clean water supply and drainage systems as part of what he described as a “record-breaking” development portfolio that had now crossed the Rs1 trillion mark. Shah, who was chairing a detailed review meeting on the 2025–26 development portfolio, said the funds were being…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: A trader in Tharri Mohabbat, a suburban town in Mehar taluka of Dadu district, staged a protest on Saturday after alleging that influential youths had filmed his school-going daughter and uploaded the video to TikTok with obscene and defamatory captions, while police failed to take action. Ali Sher Khokhar, a local trader, closed his shop and held a sit-in on the road, which drew a large number of shopkeepers and residents who joined him in solidarity. He claimed that Yasir Brohi had recorded the video of his daughter on her way to school and posted it…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: Members of the Hindu community in Dadu staged a protest on Saturday against controversial remarks made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, describing his comments as provocative and irresponsible. The rally began at Allama I.I. Qazi Library Park, where participants carried placards and banners as they marched through various routes, eventually reaching the Dadu Press Club. Protesters condemned Singh’s remarks as an attack on Sindh’s integrity, emphasizing that the province is an integral part of Pakistan and will remain so. They insisted that no external force could challenge Sindh’s unity. Participants reiterated that the Hindu community…

The ISPR chief provided an in-depth briefing on Pakistan’s security landscape, outlining ongoing challenges and the measures taken to address them By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Military spokesman, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, warned that the Taliban administration in Afghanistan had become a danger not only to Pakistan but to the wider region as well as the global threat, accusing it of sheltering militants, enabling cross-border infiltration and refusing to honor international commitments against terrorism. Speaking to senior journalists on 25 November, the Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) gave a detailed briefing on the country’s security situation. He said…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah addressed media representatives at the Press Club in Bhan Syedabad on Saturday, dismissing rumors about the creation of new provinces and the potential division of Sindh. He urged the public not to worry over these claims, saying, “I do not understand why there is concern on this issue when none of us support it.” When questioned about the 28th Amendment, CM Shah said the government would respond based on verified information. He underlined that any action perceived to undermine the interests of Pakistan or Sindh would not be accepted…