Renewable Energy and AI: A Game Changer for Energy-Poor Nations

Engr. Dr. Muhammad Tamoor explores how the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Renewable Energy can solve Pakistan's chronic energy crisis. By moving away from centralized mega-projects toward AI-managed microgrids and smart forecasting, energy-poor nations can build resilient, affordable, and just power systems that drive economic growth.

Putin Sends Tu-95MS Bear Bombers Toward Britain on Christmas Day

NATO fighter jets were forced to scramble on Christmas Day after Vladimir Putin sent nuclear-capable Tu-95MS "Bear" bombers toward British airspace. The seven-hour mission over the Norwegian Sea is being viewed as a deliberate psychological maneuver to test Western readiness and disrupt the holiday for NATO personnel.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Arriving in Pakistan on Friday

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on Friday, December 26. Accompanied by a senior delegation, he will meet PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss trade, energy, and investment deals. A local holiday has been declared in the Islamabad Capital Territory to facilitate the high-profile visit.

CM Maryam Nawaz Exempts Sikh Community from Helmet Law

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially exempted the Sikh community from wearing motorbike helmets due to the religious significance of the Paghri. The provincial government also announced an increase in the Minority Card quota to 100,000 and issued directives to resolve the long-standing issue of dedicated graveyards for minority communities across the province.

JUI Chief Fazlur Rehman Warns Against Sending Troops to Gaza

JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has cautioned that Pakistan must not send troops to Gaza, stressing that the military should remain strong in its defensive role but avoid political involvement. Speaking in Karachi alongside Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, he criticized Pakistan’s Afghan policy as a decades‑long failure, rejected recent UN‑driven legislation as un‑Islamic, and urged respect for religious seminaries.