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Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andarabi has rejected media reports suggesting that Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is set to visit Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Speaking at the weekly briefing, he said the FO has no information about such a trip and cautioned against assuming the visit is finalized.

Jamiat Ulema‑e‑Islam Pakistan chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has questioned the legitimacy of the current government, calling it a “fake mandate” and asking why PTI founder Imran Khan remains detained. Speaking to media in Chakwal, he criticized restrictions on meeting Khan, terming them undemocratic, and argued that neither arrests nor bans on political interaction should be acceptable in a democratic system.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Pakistan’s Halal meat export policy, directing a comprehensive three‑year strategy to be finalized within two weeks. Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad, he emphasized coordination between ministries and provinces to secure Pakistan’s share in the global Halal meat market. The Prime Minister instructed the committee to propose actionable steps for production, cold storage, and disease‑free slaughterhouses, while assuring government support for international certification and…

The Islamabad High Court has declared the appointment of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri illegal, ruling that his LLB degree was invalid at the time of his elevation. A two‑member bench led by Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar found Jahangiri lacked the constitutional qualifications required under Article 175, ordering the Ministry of Law to de‑notify him.

Indian actress Sree Leela has filed a police complaint after obscene AI‑generated images of her went viral online. In an emotional note shared on social media, she described the mental distress caused by the fake content and urged users not to promote the misuse of artificial intelligence. The incident has drawn attention to the growing threat of deepfake technology, which uses AI to create hyper‑realistic but fabricated images and videos that are difficult to distinguish from reality.

According to Reuters, President Donald Trump has declared his first year back in office a success, insisting that America is on the brink of historic economic growth. In a 20‑minute primetime speech, he blamed former president Joe Biden for inflation, crime, healthcare challenges, and immigration issues, mentioning Biden’s name seven times. Speaking in rally‑style from the White House hall, Trump offered few new policy details but promised tougher housing measures, a new central bank chief, and special checks for military…

Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Center has released a new report highlighting the Kingdom’s rapid urban transformation under Vision 2030. Covering Riyadh, Jeddah, Al‑Khobar, Madinah, and Abha, the study shows major progress in prosperity, lifestyle, and sustainability. Unemployment has dropped to 6.8%, women’s workforce participation has climbed to 36.4%, and life expectancy has risen to 79 years.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has revealed a major shift in his beliefs, saying he now accepts the existence of God. Speaking during a podcast, Musk explained that after years of identifying as an atheist, the complexity of the universe convinced him that “there must be a creator behind it.” Just last year, he had described himself only as a “cultural Christian,” but Musk now says his perspective has changed and he believes in a divine being responsible for creation.

Police in Rawalpindi have registered a case against the sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan and nearly 400 party workers after a sit‑in outside Adiala Jail, Geo News reported. The FIR, lodged under the Anti‑Terrorism Act and Section 120 of the Pakistan Penal Code, accuses the protesters of conspiracy, blocking roads, attacking police, and violating Section 144. Authorities confirmed that 14 suspects were arrested on the spot and presented before an anti‑terrorism court.

According to a report by Dawn, more than 51,000 passengers were offloaded at Pakistani airports in 2025 after failing immigration checks, with most cases reported at Lahore and Karachi. The figures were shared during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, where officials linked the crackdown to migrant smuggling concerns following the 2024 Greece boat tragedy.