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Govt to reinvest most of bidding proceeds in PIA , Major obstacles that undermined previous privatisation attempt have been removed, says PM's adviser . Govt to invest 92.5% of bidding proceeds back into PIA: PM's aide. PIA to need additional Rs80bn after privatisation for stabilisation. M Ali says Rs33bn in liabilities, other major hurdles removed. ISLAMABAD: The government is set to auction 75% stake in the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with a commitment to reinvest most of the proceeds back into the national airline marred by financial woes,  The News  reported on Friday, citing officials' briefing to a Senate panel. Prime Minister's Adviser on Privatisation Muhammad Ali said 92.5% of the bidding proceeds would be reinvested in PIA to support its turnaround, adding that the airline would still require an additional Rs80 billion in financing after privatisation to stabilise operations and fund growth. He said the government plans to place some electricity dist...

Russian war costs rise to unprecedented new heights ,  Story by  thedailydigest.com This is how much Moscow has spent in 2025 ©Provided by The Daily Digest Moscow is spending an unprecedented amount of money on defense amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, new analysis from one researcher recently revealed exactly how much Russia is spending. Citing analysis from Janis Kluge ©The Daily Digest According to data compiled and analyzed by Janis Kluge, a researcher at the German Institute for International Security Affairs, the Kremlin spent $142.25 billion on defense between January 2025 and September 2025.  Studying Russian spending ©The Daily Digest Kluge has reportedly been analyzing key data from the Russian Finance Ministry to better understand defense spending in Russia. The German researcher’s analysis has made headlines throughout the war in Ukraine.  A shocking spending increase ©The Daily Digest Details about Kluge’s more recent analysis of Rus...

  Pakistan shifting away from aid to trade with GCC countries: FinMinister. Strategic shift reflects Pakistan’s renewed economic confidence and reform momentum, says Aurangzeb. Inflation drops to single-digit from 38% peak. Primary surpluses and reserves strengthen external buffers. Ratings agencies upgrade Pakistan’s outlook this year. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has that said Pakistan is shifting away from aid-based support towards trade and investment-led engagement, with a focus on deeper economic partnerships with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. In an interview with CNN Business Arabia, Aurangzeb said the strategic shift, which he said has been clearly articulated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reflects Pakistan’s renewed economic confidence and reform momentum, aimed at long-term economic sustainability. He said Pakistan has remained on a comprehensive macroeconomic stabilisation programme over the past 18 months, delivering what he described as “tangible...

  "One day, men will understand what women have been living with for generations: most women are not designed to start love from nothing and drag it into existence. They are designed to respond to what is offered. A woman’s heart is not a machine you switch on with compliments, and her devotion is not a prize you receive for simply wanting it. She becomes more open, more giving, more tender when she is met with steady care. She becomes guarded when she is met with inconsistency. That is not manipulation. That is self-preservation. A woman can love deeply and still require proof. Not proof in grand speeches, not proof in last-minute gifts, but proof in the ordinary, unglamorous moments where character is revealed. She watches whether you keep your word when there is nothing to gain. She watches whether your kindness stays present when you are stressed, tired, or annoyed. She watches whether you make space for her feelings, or punish her for having them. She watches whether you ask ...

Law on public servants' asset disclosure already enacted under IMF commitments: Fin. Minister Aurangzeb says legislation done as a practical move instead of additional condition I MF sought transparency regarding public servant assets: minister. Aurangzeb says assets details published on govt website on Dec 31. Govt’s role is to facilitate environment for economic activity: FinMin. Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that legislation requiring the disclosure of government employees’ assets has already been enacted in line with commitments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, the minister said the IMF had called for greater transparency regarding the assets of public servants, adding that this demand had been addressed as a practical move rather than as an additional condition. He noted that the assets of civil servants and all parliamentarians are published on a government website every year on December 31. The fina...

  ٹرانسپیرینسی سروے: کیا واقعی حالیہ دور میں پاکستان میں کرپشن کم ہوئی ہے؟ عمر دراز ننگیانہ عہدہ,بی بی سی اردو، اسلام آباد 10 دسمبر 2025 عالمی سطح پر حکومتوں میں کرپشن پر نظر رکھنے والی غیر سرکاری تنظیم ٹرانسپرنسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان نے حال ہی میں پاکستان کے حوالے سے ایک قومی کرپشن پرسیپشن سروے جاری کیا ہے جس کے بہت سے نتائج میں سے ایک یہ ہے کہ ’رواں برس 66 فیصد شہریوں نے کہا ہے کہ انھیں گذشتہ 12 ماہ کے دوران عوامی سہولیات کے حصول کے لیے رشوت نہیں دینا پڑی۔‘ تاہم ساتھ ہی ٹرانسپرینسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان نے اپنی رپورٹ میں یہ بھی کہا ہے کہ سروے کا حصہ بننے والے 77 فیصد افراد نے کہا ہے کہ ’وہ کرپشن کا سد باب کرنے کی حکومتی کوششوں سے مطمئن نہیں ہیں۔‘ خیال رہے کہ ٹرانسپیرینسی انٹرنیشنل پاکستان یعنی ٹی آئی پی نے سروے کے لیے ایک مخصوص تعداد میں پاکستانی شہریوں کا نمونہ لیا جس میں ان سے عوامی سہولیات فراہم کرنے والے لگ بھگ نو اداروں میں کرپشن کے حوالے سے رائے جانی گئی ہے۔ ٹی آئی پی سروے کے مطابق قومی سطح پر لوگوں کی اکثریت یعنی 24 فیصد افراد یہ تاثر رکھتے ہیں کہ پاکستان میں پولیس کے محکمے میں س...

  Human Rights What Are Human Rights? Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more.  Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. International Human Rights Law International human rights law  lays down the obligations of Governments to act in certain ways or to refrain from certain acts, in order to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals or groups. One of the great achievements of the United Nations is the creation of a comprehensive body of human rights law—a universal and internationally protected code to which all nations can subscribe and all people aspire. The United Nations has defined a broad range of internationally accepted rights, including civ...