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UN cuts global aid appeal in half amid shrinking donor support

Pakistan, Dec. 8 -- The United Nations has announced a sharply reduced humanitarian aid appeal for 2026, requesting $23 billion-nearly half of what it sought for the current year. The organisation ack... Read More


Syria marks first year since Bashar al-Assad's fall amid fragile calm

Pakistan, Dec. 8 -- Syrians will mark the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad on Monday, as the country continues to search for stability after more than a decade of war. Official celebra... Read More


Russia welcomes Trump's national security strategy

Pakistan, Dec. 8 -- The Kremlin on Sunday praised US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy, marking one of the first times Moscow has openly supported such a policy document from Was... Read More


Bethlehem lights Christmas tree for first time since Gaza war

Pakistan, Dec. 8 -- Bethlehem, revered as the birthplace of Jesus, lit up a giant Christmas tree on Saturday for the first time since 2022. The 20-metre tree, adorned with red and gold baubles, was il... Read More


Indonesian president set for historic Pakistan visit

Pakistan, Dec. 7 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit Pakistan on December 8 and 9, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations, as confirmed by the Foreign Office on Sunday.... Read More


Sindh culture day sparks joyful celebration

Pakistan, Dec. 7 -- Sindh residents are enthusiastically celebrating Sindh Culture Day today, showcasing their deep connection to the province's rich heritage through colorful events and traditional a... Read More


Ducky Bhai will end 100-day silence t

Pakistan, Dec. 7 -- YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, announced he will break his 100-day silence today at 6pm with a special YouTube message, following his release from a high-pr... Read More


ARC Raiders dominates google searches 2025

Pakistan, Dec. 7 -- ARC Raiders has emerged as the most-searched video game of 2025, surpassing heavyweights like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Battlefield 6, according to Google Trends' Year in Search repor... Read More


Punjab CM transfers Lodhran DC after tragic incident

Pakistan, Dec. 7 -- A seven-year-old boy tragically died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Dhanote town near Lodhran on Saturday, prompting swift action from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawa... Read More


EU eyes frozen Russian assets to fund 90bn for Ukraine

Pakistan, Dec. 4 -- The European Commission on Wednesday presented EU member states with two options to provide Ukraine with 90 billion ($105 billion) over the next two years: use frozen Russian asset... Read More