Karachi, Pakistan, welcomes the New Year with extravagant celebrations—funded by taxpayers, IMF bailouts, and foreign aid—all while the economy collapses under debt and mismanagement. Priorities? #Karachi #PakistanEconomy #NewYear2025 #IMF #AccountabilityNeeded

Farewell to #JimmyCarter, the 39th president and a symbol of humility. While his presidency faced challenges, his post-presidency redefined leadership with humanitarian work and peacemaking. A man of principle, his legacy will inspire for generations. www.cnn.com/webview/poli...

Due to a domestic slowdown, #Pakistan’s cement industry has increased its #export focus. In FY23-24, #cement exports rose to 7.1Mt from 4.6Mt in FY22-23, a 54% increase. Companies like #LuckyCement and #DGKhanCement have notably expanded their export shares.

#MBBS: Muhatarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed? Wow, then does #BDS stand for “Bhutto’s Dynamic Spirit” and #MD for “Martyred Dad”? Looks like medical students will need to switch their syllabus to political science!

‏“16 دسمبر 2014: اے پی ایس پشاور میں معصوم جانیں چھین لی گئیں، اور ہم نے کہا تھا ‘دشمن کے بچوں کو پڑھانا ہے’۔ ‏لیکن اسلام آباد میں معصوم شہریوں کا قتل عام دیکھ کر خاموشی کیوں؟ کیا وہ بچے ہمارے نہیں؟ ‏⁦‪#APSPeshawar‬⁩ ⁦‪#IslamabadMassacre‬⁩ ⁦‪#HumanityFirst‬⁩

December 16: A day of sorrow in Pakistan’s history. 💔 1971 - Fall #of Dhaka, marking the tragic loss of #EastPakistan. 🖤 2014 - #APS #Peshawar attack, where innocent lives were lost but never forgotten. #NeverForget #December16 #PakistanHistory

December 16 marks key moments in history: 🎖️ 1971 - Fall of #Dhaka, leading to the creation of #Bangladesh. 📜 1773 - #Boston #TeaParty, sparking the American Revolution. 🌋 1707 - Last eruption of #Japan’s #MountFuji. #HistoryMatters #December16 #OnThisDay

On this day, #Dec15: 🔹1791: The US Bill of Rights was ratified, ensuring essential #freedoms. 🔹1961: #AdolfEichmann, a key architect of the #Holocaust, was sentenced to death in Israel. 🔹1970: The #USSR launched #Venera 7, the first spacecraft to land on #Venus. #OnThisDay

On Dec 15, 1971, during the final days of the Indo-Pak war, Pakistani forces in #EastPakistan faced mounting pressure as #Dhaka neared #surrender. This pivotal moment reshaped #SouthAsia, leading to the creation of #Bangladesh. #PakistanHistory #December15 #1971War

Half of #PIA’s fleet is grounded, jeopardizing #EU flight resumption efforts. Despite a #leadership change, the airline’s woes deepen. Will there ever be a turnaround, or is PIA destined to remain in turbulence?#PIACrisis #Aviation tribune.com.pk/story/251551...

#Shocking! FIA books 2 senior officials of #DowUniversity (#DUHS) over the #MDCAT paper leak. 4 a few coins, they jeopardize the future of healthcare & erode trust in education. Merit must prevail for a healthier tomorrow! #MDCATScandal #HealthcareFuture www.dawn.com/news/1878331...

#ChatGPT, #Sora, & the #API are taking a much-needed #vacation. We apologize for the inconvenience of not being able to rely on #AI to do everything for you. Please enjoy this rare moment of #human interaction. #AIHoliday #Oops

#Baathism’s rise & fall shows how centralized power & authoritarianism betray ideological promises. In #Pakistan, similar lessons emerge: without democratic accountability, even popular movements risk collapse, leaving disillusionment instead of progress. #PakistanPolitics

#Leaked info exposes #Pakistan’s shocking misuse of resources for #elite luxuries while the nation struggles with #poverty & #crises. This is more than #corruption—it’s betrayal of the people. Time to demand #accountability & #transparency! #WakeUpPakistan www.dropsitenews.com/p/leaked-inf...

#Mufasa and #Scar’s story sounds oddly familiar—like #Pakistani politics! Sibling rivalries, power struggles, & alliances until betrayal strikes. Replace #Sarabi ē #power or #corruption, & it’s basically our political landscape. Who’s our #Simba? #PakistaniPolitics #Pakistan

#FBR’s move to #ban items over $1,200 for passengers is a #harmful policy that penalizes ordinary #citizens. Instead of focusing on real #economic issues, the government is restricting personal freedoms and burdening travelers. #Pakistan t.co/vTy2m3RgBK?s...

🚨 🇸🇾 BREAKING: Assad’s forces in Damascus have reportedly surrendered, marking a pivotal moment in Syria’s conflict. Reports suggest Assad has fled, with his troops abandoning positions even before his departure. Unprecedented developments in the region. #SyriaCrisis #BreakingNews

🚨 🇸🇾 BREAKING: Assad’s forces in Damascus have reportedly surrendered, marking a pivotal moment in Syria’s conflict. Reports suggest Assad has fled, with his troops abandoning positions even before his departure. Unprecedented developments in the region. #SyriaCrisis #BreakingNews

In 2017, the average daily trading volume on the #PakistanStockExchange was over 300 million shares. Recently, daily volumes hover around 150 million, about 50% lower than the 2017 peak, reflecting declining investor confidence amid #political & #economic instability. @MoeedNj

Syrian rebels have reportedly entered Homs, marking a rapid advance toward Damascus. As the last major city before the capital, this poses a serious threat to President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power. #Syria

A gray backpack retrieved in New York’s Central Park and matching the description of one carried by the suspected killer of health insurance executive Brian Thompson contained a jacket but not a gun, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

‫”دل سے پاکستانی ہوں، پاکستانی برینڈ استعمال کرتی ہوں“۔ واہ! مریم نواز صاحبہ، مجھے تو نہیں پتا تھا کہ Gucci، Burberry، Manolo جیسے برینڈز بھی پاکستانی ہیں۔ کہیں یہ صرف ہمارے محنتی پاکستانی ورکرز کی مہارت کا کمال تو نہیں؟ ⁦‪#MaryamNawaz‬⁩‬

#ZahidGishkori reveals chilling details of events starting at 3:29 AM, including records of victims, hospital admissions, and pressure to delete tweets documenting the tragedy. Raises serious questions about accountability and transparency. #Pakistan #FreedomOfPress

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot and killed in New York

As bombs rained down on Beirut's southern suburbs, Ali Hussaini faced a heart-wrenching challenge: how to explain what was happening to his two partially deaf daughters.

China's ban on critical minerals includes gallium, germanium, and metalloid antimony, all used to manufacture semiconductors.

The Israeli military claims that six captives found in Gaza's Khan Younis over three months ago may have been killed by Hamas or in an Israeli airstrike. 🔴 LIVE updates ⤵️

🚨 Shocking: #UnitedHealth CEO #BrianThompson, 50, assassinated in a targeted attack outside a #MidtownManhattan hotel. A masked gunman fled the scene on a #bike. Thompson was pronounced dead at #MtSinai. No arrests yet. Security concerns rise. #Breaking #ManhattanShooting

Rakuten Group is seeking to take advantage of strong investor appetite for junk rated debt that drove U.S. spreads to their lowest since 2007 as it began marketing its third dollar bond of the year.

🚨 Here's what we know so far after political chaos rattles South Korea: - President Yoon Suk Yeol ends martial law after pressure from lawmakers - Opposition party seeks to impeach Yoon for treason - Stocks drop, won pares losses after decree is rescinded Follow our live blog for the latest ⤵️

جنوبی کوریا میں پارلیمنٹ کی جیت اور فوج کی واپسی ایک روشن مثال ہے۔ پاکستان اور مصر میں جب عوام اٹھے، تو مارشل لاء کے نفاذ کے باوجود وہی روایتی گولیاں، شیلنگ، اور کنٹینرز ہی نظر آئے۔ شاید یہاں عوامی طاقت نہیں، صرف طاقتوروں کا تسلط ہے۔ ⁦‪#Pakistan‬⁩ ⁦‪#Egypt‬⁩ ⁦‬⁩ ‏⁦‪#SouthKorea‬⁩ t.co/Ibeq5TF8c2?s...

“Operations can be successful by force, but history shows they often have lasting consequences. The Lal Masjid operation was ‘successful,’ yet it led to long-term repercussions. Power is short-term, but the aftermath endures. #IslamabadMassacre #ImranKhanPTI”

اسلام آباد ⁧‫پولیس‬⁩ کے لیے ⁧‫موبائل‬⁩ چیک کرنا تو چھوٹی بات ہے، یہاں تو ⁧‫ہاتھی‬⁩ کو ⁧‫ہرن‬⁩ اور ہرن کو ⁧‫چیونٹی‬⁩ ثابت کرنا بھی ان کے بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل ہے۔ لیکن شہریوں کو چاہیے کہ اپنے ⁧‫حقوق‬⁩ جانیں، ورنہ پولیس والے ‘⁧‫قانون‬⁩’ کا نیا ترجمہ بھی سکھا دیں گے! ‏⁦‪#PublicMessage‬⁩ ‏⁦‪#Islamabad‬⁩

#CCTV cameras in #Islamabad seem to hv a magical knack for going #blind @ the most crucial moments. Whether it’s #protests, high-profile #crimes, or enforced #disappearances, they somehow miss it all. A #billion-rupee setup, but accountability? Still invisible. #IslamabadSecurity

Every political party in Pakistan, including PTI, should be judged by its actions, not generalized as “terrorist groups.” Engaging in dialogue and upholding the democratic process is key to moving forward as a nation. Divisive rhetoric only hampers progress. #Pakistan #Democracy

‏⁧‫#پاکستان‬⁩ کی موجودہ صورتحال دیکھ کر ⁧‫#عمرشریف‬⁩ کا ⁧‫#پولیس‬⁩ پر طنزیہ قصہ “ہاں ہاں میں ⁧‫#ہرن‬⁩ ہوں” یاد آ گیا۔ جہاں ⁧‫#ظالم‬⁩ بے گناہوں کو ظلم کا نشانہ بناتا ہے اور پھر خود مظلوم بننے کی اداکاری کرتا ہے۔ یہی حال آج قانون اور انصاف کا ہے! ⁧‫#پاکستان‬⁩ ⁧‫#انصاف‬⁩ ‏⁧‫#گولی_کیوں_چلائی‬⁩

‪#Pakistan’s trade deficit fell 19% YoY in Nov’24 to $1.6B, but volatility persists. #Exports rose 9% YoY but dipped 6% MoM to $2.8B, while #imports dropped slightly. A 7% YoY deficit decline (5MFY25) signals progress, yet stability remains fragile. #Economy #TradeBalance‬

‪Claim: Smuggling reduced to zero due to military control, says @CMShehbaz. Fact: Reports indicate smuggling persists, especially of essential commodities like sugar and fuel. Bold claims need transparent data for credibility. #FactCheck #ShehbazSharif #PakistanEconomy‬

‪Denying #AleemaKhan access to meet #ImranKhan while selectively allowing others raises serious concerns. Controlled narratives & selective information risk distorting the truth. Let the leader speak freely, and let transparency prevail. #AleemaKhan #ImranKhan #JusticeMatters‬

The KSE-100 surge to 103K reflects improved sentiment driven by IMF bailout stability, reduced political uncertainty, and a depreciating rupee aiding exporters. However, real growth depends on sustaining reforms & tackling structural issues like #debt & #inflation. #KSE100 #PSX

The common #Pakistani is growing increasingly disillusioned with the #army and #establishment. Many feel #betrayed as the same institutions that should #protect them are seen as perpetuating political #oppression, human rights violations, and a deepening economic #crisis.

Choosing which occupation to comment on—#Gaza or #Islamabad—depends on your #courage to speak against power. One #occupation #silences through #bombs, the other through #bullets. Both demand voices that prioritize humanity over politics. Silence isn’t neutrality; it’s complicity.

Breaking: Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to step down after profit slump and US sales weaken. #Stellantis #Tavares #autos #business

Inflation at 20% means Rs.100 today buys goods worth Rs.80 in a year if left idle. Smart investing in inflation-beating options like stocks, mutual funds, or real estate can help preserve and grow purchasing power. Don’t let inflation erode your wealth! #InvestSmart #Economy

#Inflation erodes cash value over time. Fight it by: 1️⃣ Safe: Use Islamic saving accounts for steady returns. 2️⃣ Moderate: Invest in gold or balanced mutual funds. 3️⃣ Risky: Try stocks or crypto, but know the risks. Higher risk can mean higher returns—grow smartly! #InvestSmart

Both #ZulfikarAliBhutto’s & #ImranKhan’s trials were marked by allegations of judicial bias & political motivations. #ZAB faced protests from #PPP supporters, which the #Zia regime quelled with arrests & martial law.

‏⁧‫#گولی_کیوں_چلائی‬⁩ ‏یہ خون کے چھینٹے، یہ زخموں کے نشان، ‏کس کی فتح ہوئی، کس کا ہے نقصان؟ ‏کس جرم پہ گولی برسائی گئی، ‏کس لمحے میں انسانیت دفنائی گئی؟ ‏سوال اُٹھے گا، جواب دو گے کیا؟ ‏خون کے دھارے کا حساب دو گے کیا؟ ‏یہ ظلم کے قصے، یہ بے جا جبر، ‏تاریخ کے اوراق پر لکھا ہر زہر۔

The weaponization of #Islam for personal gain is a #dangerous trend. The posthumous fame of Dr. #IsrarAhmed, amplified by selective quoting, underscores the need for critical thinking and a nuanced understanding of religious texts. #CriticalThinking #Islam

‪Finally, a rare moment of #truth from you! Crushing PTI means crushing the #aspirations of a #diverse, #educated middle class across #Pakistan. It’s time to value unity over politics. #ImranKhan #PTI‬

We were meant to draw strength from sacrifices, not tear each other down. Divisions only serve our opponents. Unity is vital to protect the party and its mission. Wise words, Sahibzada Hamid Raza. #PTI