A pilot employed by the Indian airline Air India was detained at Vancouver International Airport in Canada after airport staff suspected him of being intoxicated. According to reports from the Indian media, the incident occurred on December 23rd when the pilot was shopping at a duty-free store before his flight. Airport staff noticed the pilot buying alcohol, which led to Canadian authorities being informed. The pilot was then tested with a breathalyzer and detained for further investigation. In a statement, Air India said that Canadian authorities had expressed concerns about the pilot’s suitability for duty, which led to him being…
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Article: In a shocking revelation, Indian leader Santan Pande from the Samajwadi Party has claimed that the 2019 Pulwama attack was not a foreign-sponsored terrorist attack but a part of a conspiracy hatched by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to foreign news agencies, Pande stated that the Pulwama attack was staged to cover up the truth, and the BJP has been unable to reveal the source of the RDX used in the attack. Pande’s statement comes as a significant blow to the BJP, which has been accused of using the Pulwama attack to justify its aggressive stance against Pakistan.…
The United States President Donald Trump has unveiled his New Year’s resolutions for 2026, which can be summed up in three words: “Peace, Peace, and Peace on Earth.” Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended a New Year’s event at Mar-a-Lago, where the President revealed his goals for the upcoming year. When asked by a reporter if he had any New Year’s resolutions, Trump replied, “Yes, I do. Peace, peace, and peace on earth.” The statement comes as Trump announced his decision to recall National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. During his interaction with the media, Trump…
France’s President Emmanuel Macron intends to ban the use of social media for children under 15 years old, with plans to restrict mobile phone use in high schools starting September 2026. The measures are aimed at addressing the growing concerns of online harm to children. According to media reports, Macron has linked social media to rising violence among young people and wants France to follow Australia’s lead, where a ban on social media platforms, including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, for children under 16 was implemented last December. Australia has become the first country worldwide to impose a social media…
Article: Pakistan has surpassed India in a recent Global Economic Survey, showcasing improved economic and peace-related performance ahead of the world average. According to the Global Economic Survey conducted in 60 countries, 51% of Pakistanis are optimistic about the coming year, outshining India’s 39% and the world average of 24%. The survey also revealed that 53% of Pakistanis believe 2026 will be a year of prosperity, with a net positive trend of 31% overall. In terms of peace, 52% of Pakistanis are hopeful that the world will experience increased peace, a figure significantly higher than India’s 26%. The Global Economic…
The education sector in Sindh, Pakistan, has been plagued by corruption and bureaucratic red tape in 2025. The Sindh Textbook Board’s decision to award a Rs 5 billion contract to preferred publishers has sparked an investigation by the anti-corruption agency, but it has been hindered by the involvement of influential personalities. According to Sajid Yousuf, chairman of the Urdu Bazaar Trades Association, a mafia has been ruling the Sindh Textbook Board, with a few favored private publishers being awarded contracts to print textbooks. This has led to a crisis in the education sector, with students suffering due to delayed publication…
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need for a renewed commitment to his country’s responsibilities as a guardian, in a New Year’s message. The President acknowledged that Pakistan is not immune to challenges but stressed that unity, stability, creativity, and confidence can help overcome them. The Provincial Governor of Balochistan, meanwhile, underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability for progress, saying that the government would not compromise on this issue. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also extended New Year’s greetings to the nation, expressing hope that every day of the new year would bring prosperity and good tidings.…
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s case, which involves the alleged unauthorized closure of his bank account, has been postponed to January 21 for further hearing at the Islamabad High Court. Justice Aarab Muhammad Tahir has issued a written order following the previous hearing. The court has directed the authorities of Adiala Jail to submit their response and other parties involved to do the same. In a separate development, the police have apprehended two robbers in a shootout in the Orangi Sector 9 area of Karachi. Severe fog has severely impacted daily life in various Punjab regions, with multiple motorway…
Sindh PTI Chairman Saeed Afandi Abro has expressed his disagreement with the party’s decision to challenge his disqualification from the Senate, stating that the core issue lies in the PTI’s opposition to the 27th Constitutional Amendment. In an interview with Geo News, Abro claimed that he was not informed about the opposition to the amendment and did not receive any shockers or letters from the party. According to Abro, Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, had nominated him as the Chairman of the Ministry of Interior Committee, but his own party members collaborated with government officials to oust him from…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the deadline for the disclosure of assets by members of parliament until January 16. According to the ECP, 26 senators and 125 members of the National Assembly, 159 members of the Punjab Assembly, 62 members of the Sindh Assembly, 48 members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, and 26 members of the Balochistan Assembly have not submitted their asset details. This development comes as the previous deadline for submitting the asset declarations, December 31, has passed. In other news, two robbers were arrested in a shootout in the Orangi Town area of Karachi.…
