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Remit now? Rupee, peso exchange rates stay weak in UAE

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of December 16 - against the UAE dirham

Probe launched after match in Pakistan ends in brawl

Incident occurred when Pakistan Army were playing WAPDA in a semi-final game in Karachi

Probe launched after fight break out between teams in football match in Pakistan

Pakistan’s ex-spy chief sentenced to 14 years in prison

Military court finds former ISI head guilty on four counts after a 15-month trial

Faiz Hameed

IMF releases $1.2 billion to Pakistan

Move recognises its efforts in macroeconomic reform, mitigates impacts of climate change

The IMF has taken note of the implementation of reforms in Pakistan that helped preserve macroeconomic stability despite recent shocks to the country.

Munir hails new CDF HQ, stresses integration

Pakistan must stay abreast of new domains of conflict like cyberspace, AI

“The creation of the Defence Forces Headquarters is a vital move in this direction,” Field Marshal Munir said

Pakistani appeals to Modi as spouse plans Delhi wedding

Nikita accuses husband of dumping her in Karachi and secretly preparing second marriage

In a video message circulated widely on social media, the woman, identified as Nikita Nagdev, alleged she married Vikram Nagdev, a Pakistani-origin man living in Indore on a long-term visa, on January 26, 2020.

Top 10 2025 stories: UAE rules, visas and global events

From innovation to global events, these trending stories defined 2025 across the world

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UK universities slash intake from Pakistan, Bangladesh

Thousands of genuine students now face delays, rejections, last-minute admission freezes

Among the institutions taking action, University of Chester has suspended recruitment from Pakistan until autumn 2026, citing a “recent and unexpected rise in visa refusals.” Illustrative image.

Pakistan approves Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Forces

Field Marshal’s five-year term approved by President Asif Ali Zardari

Field Marshal Asim Munir

PIA privatisation: Live bidding to be held on Dec 23

Government seeking to sell a 51–100 per cent stake in the loss-making national carrier

The prime minister said modernising the airline was “extremely essential” for the tourism sector.

Why all Karachi milk samples fail safety tests

Officials say widespread adulteration leaves no grounds for any price hike

The Karachi city commissioner informs the Sindh High Court (SHC) that every milk sample collected from across city has failed quality and safety tests. Photo for illustrative purpose only.

Imran Khan is healthy, his sister says after jail visit

Uzma Khan's visit ends weeks-long speculation about former PM’s health condition

Uzma Khan ahead of meeting Imran Khan in Rawalpindi jail, on December 2, 2025.

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