Rethinking a costly war
The unfolding confrontation in the Middle East has entered a dangerous phase, with the United States and Israel pressing ahead in their campaign against Iran under the banner…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif directs steps to expand access to housing loans
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take immediate steps to improve access to housing finance for the public, as part of…
Pakistan exposes Indian-origin drones used in attacks as Operation Ghazab lil-Haq intensifies
Rawalpindi: Pakistan has revealed that Indian-origin drones are being used by Afghan Taliban elements in attacks on its territory, as security forces intensify operations…
Iran says nuclear doctrine unchanged, calls for new Hormuz protocol after war
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the country’s nuclear doctrine is unlikely to change despite the ongoing conflict, while proposing a new…
Pakistan offers mediation to ease tensions as US-Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
Islamabad: Pakistan has offered to play a mediatory role to help de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East as the conflict involving the United…
China’s Strategy of Patience and Power in the Iran Conflict
By Kokab Rathore To find out what China is doing and what it is thinking, one must consult the famous book “The Art of…
China’s childcare and health reforms offer policy lessons for Pakistan
Islamabad — China’s latest development planning for 2026–2030 is placing greater emphasis on family support, childcare and public health, highlighting policy approaches that experts…
BYD eyes Canada plant and acquisitions, rules out joint ventures
Ottawa: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is exploring plans to establish manufacturing operations in Canada, including the potential acquisition of an existing automaker, while…
WSSC Kohat announces special cleanliness plan for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026
Kohat — Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Kohat has finalised a special cleanliness plan for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, deploying additional staff and machinery to…
Gold price in Pakistan holds at Rs523,762 per tola after recent increase
Karachi: Gold price in Pakistan remained unchanged at Rs523,762 per tola on Wednesday, following a recent increase in the previous trading session, according to…