informed – ThePakistanInsights.com

Neelum-Jhelum project expected to resume within two years, NA informed

May 16, 2025

Satellite images show US milit aircrafts disappear from Qatar base
Washington: Satellite imagery indicates a notable reduction in US milit aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, suggesting a strategic repositioning amid escalating regional hostilities. Between June 5 and June 19, satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC reveal that the once-bustling airbase, a central hub for US operations in the Middle East, has seen…
Letter from Nikkei Asia’s editor: China’s automotive chip ambitions raise stakes in US trade war
Hello from Tokyo. As the U.S.-China trade war intensifies, Beijing has imposed export restrictions on certain rare-earth minerals, prompting automakers like Suzuki Motor to halt production of specific models last month. By controlling the export volume of these critical minerals, China has effectively demonstrated to the rest of the world that it can hold massive…
Field Marshal Asim Munir held comprehensive dialogue with scholars, experts
Field Marshal Asim Munir held comprehensive dialogue with scholars, experts RAWALPINDI: During his official visit to the United States, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington DC. The interaction with prominent…
Beijing’s ‘super embassy’ plan in London tests UK-China reset
LONDON — “The idea that what I do in my own home will be under camera surveillance is deeply disturbing,” said Mark Nygate, after attending his fourth protest on Saturday against China’s plan to build a “super embassy” just eight meters from the bound of his garden. Nygate has lived for 26 years on London’s…
UN warns of mounting humanitarian toll amid escalating Israel-Iran hostilities
UN warns of mounting humanitarian toll amid escalating Israel-Iran hostilities UNITED NATIONS: As deadly missile strikes between Israel and Iran continue into a second week, the United Nations has raised serious concerns over the escalating impact on civilians, cautioning against widespread displacement and growing regional instability. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged…
Iran appoints new Intelligence Chief for Revolution Guards
Iran appoints new Intelligence Chief for Revolution Guards Tehran: Iran announced the appointment of Brigadier General Majid Khadami as the new head of intelligence for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). After the recent killing of his predecessor in an Israeli airstrike. The official IRNA news agency reported that Major General Mohammad Pakpour made the…
Jetstar Asia’s closure highlights ASEAN’s fierce LCC wars
JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR — After operating for more than 20 years, Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia announced its closure, citing increased competition and rising costs. The shutdown of Jetstar Asia, a subsidi of Australia’s flag carrier Qantas, highlights the difficulties that low-cost carriers (LCCs) face in Southeast Asia. Although the region’s low-cost carrier market is expected to continue…
Game-Changer: Pakistan Stars Join SRK’s CPL Team
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, a prominent owner of T20 cricket franchises globally, has once again made waves in the cricketing world. His Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), recently signed two Pakistani cricketers in the 2025 draft. This exciting news has delighted Pakistani fans eager to see their favorite players back…