Author: Muhammad Nasir Butt

loan
Pakistan

Pakistan to repay $2bn UAE loan by end of April

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April, sources said on Friday. According to officials, the amount, which had been placed as a safe deposit in Pakistan’s account, will be returned to Abu Dhabi later this month. Sources […]

Healthcare System
Opinion

How War is Crippling Lebanon’s Healthcare System

The ongoing escalation between Israel and Hezbollah has pushed Lebanon’s already fragile healthcare system to the brink of collapse, raising serious humanitarian concerns across the region. Over the past month, intensified Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have not only targeted military positions but have also severely impacted medical infrastructure. According […]

diplomatic
Pakistan

Pakistan intensifies diplomatic efforts to ease US-Iran tensions: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains in close contact with the United States leadership and is actively engaged in continuous diplomatic consultations aimed at reducing tensions and paving the way for meaningful negotiations, the Foreign Office said. “Pakistan is actively working to create a conducive environment for de-escalation and dialogue,” Foreign Office spokesperson […]

CNICs
Pakistan

NADRA cancels 4.2 million CNICs of deceased persons after nationwide data reconciliation

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has cancelled around 4.2 million Computerised National Identity Card (CNICs) of deceased individuals after completing a nationwide reconciliation process between civil registration records and the national citizen database. According to the authority, the exercise was carried out under the National Database and […]

Opinion

From Gaza to Kabul: How Modi’s Israel Visit Reshapes Pakistan’s Geopolitical Environment

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel and his address to the Knesset represent far more than a ceremonial diplomatic engagement; they signal a deepening strategic alignment that carries direct implications for Pakistan’s security environment, regional diplomacy and narrative space. At a time when Israel faces growing international criticism […]