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The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Monday approved major appointments in the higher judiciary, nominating new Chief Justices for the Sindh and Balochistan High Courts and confirming Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court. The meeting, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, reviewed several nominations for crucial posts. The session began with deliberations on the appointment of the new Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. Sources say the JCP reviewed the names of three senior judges before finalising its decision. After detailed consultations, the commission approved the nomination of…

Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have launched their annual joint military exercise, Warrior-IX, focusing on counter-terrorism operations. The drills began on December 1 at the National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC) in Pabbi. Warrior-IX marks the ninth edition of the annual Pakistan-China counter-terrorism exercises. Conducted every year, these drills aim to improve professional skills, enhance inter-service coordination, and exchange best practices related to modern warfare. The exercise is widely regarded as a practical demonstration of the strong military relations and enduring defense cooperation between Pakistan and China. It reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to maintaining regional peace and…

The European Union has announced a fresh three million euros aid package for flood-affected areas of Punjab, pledging financial assistance to families and support for ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. The latest aid comes as Pakistan continues to recover from one of its most damaging monsoon seasons in recent years. In its statement, the EU said the new funding will be used to provide financial assistance directly to flood-hit families, helping them rebuild homes and livelihoods disrupted by weeks of heavy rainfall. The aid is also aimed at accelerating reconstruction and rehabilitation measures, especially in the worst-hit districts of Punjab…

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has introduced a new online grievance redressal mechanism, allowing citizens to submit complaints through email and WhatsApp.  The Islamabad High Court has rolled out an innovative system enabling the public to lodge complaints conveniently. This mechanism covers all types of grievances, including issues related to the conduct of court officers and staff. Citizens can now send their complaints directly via the official email address or a dedicated WhatsApp number released by the court. This step marks a significant move towards modernizing court communication channels and improving accessibility. Special channel for court staff conduct A notable…

The White House on Monday issued a sharply worded briefing accusing former US president Joe Biden’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal of creating long-term national security risks for the United States. Officials said the country is now suffering the “consequences” of those failures, citing recent attacks involving Afghan nationals admitted during Biden’s tenure. During the briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the suicide bombing at Kabul airport that killed 13 American service members happened because of what she called Biden’s “failed retreat from Afghanistan.” She further claimed that an Afghan national brought into the US under Biden carried out…

Two police personnel, including Assistant Commissioner Shah Wali, were martyred on Tuesday when suspected assailants attacked the Miranshah AC’s convoy in the Mamashkhel area, officials confirmed. At least two others were injured in the assault, which targeted the official vehicle as it travelled through the remote region. Convoy ambushed and vehicle torched According to police, unidentified suspects opened fire on the convoy, resulting in the martyrdom of AC Shah Wali and a police officer accompanying him. The attackers then set the official vehicle on fire before fleeing the scene. The sudden nature of the attack caused immediate panic in the…

The era of the passive chatbot is evolving. At AWS re:Invent 2025, currently underway in Las Vegas, a new buzzword is dominating the conversation and promising to reshape the global workforce: Agentic AI. Amazon has signaled a massive shift in the artificial intelligence landscape. We are moving away from simple “Generative AI”, tools that write poems or summarize emails upon request, toward “AI Agents” that autonomously plan, reason, and execute complex tasks to achieve specific goals. For businesses, the message is clear: the future isn’t about talking to AI; it’s about hiring it to perform work. From Chatbots to Digital Workers The distinction between…

At least 12 people, including three children, were killed on Monday when a landslide struck two boats docked at a river port in central Peru’s Amazon rainforest, with dozens more still missing as emergency crews battle harsh conditions to find survivors. The landslide hit at dawn along the Ucayali River, submerging a ferry and severely damaging another passenger vessel carrying teachers, doctors, families and community members. Boats struck as passengers prepared to disembark The disaster occurred around 5am local time (10:00 GMT) as passengers were preparing to disembark at Iparia, in the Ucayali region. Local and national media reported that…

Russian forces say they have captured Pokrovsk, a strategic logistics hub in eastern Ukraine, along with Vovchansk in Kharkiv. The Kremlin hailed the “liberation,” though Ukraine has yet to confirm the reports. Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov announced that Pokrovsk and Vovchansk are under Russian control. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the news was reported to President Vladimir Putin during his visit to a front-line command centre. Pokrovsk, a critical transportation hub in the Donetsk region, has faced heavy bombardment over the past two years, with artillery, drones, and bombs reducing many buildings to rubble. Kremlin hails victory Videos…

Pakistan on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024, confirming young batter Farhan Yousuf as captain for the Dubai event. The tournament will run from December 12 to 21, with Pakistan placed in Group A alongside India, Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 3. The Pakistan U-19 team begins its training camp in Karachi today ahead of departure. Squad led by Farhan Yousuf; Usman Khan vice-captain The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that Farhan Yousuf will lead the side, while Usman Khan has been appointed vice-captain for the tournament. Former national captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will serve as the…