From Landlocked to Land-linked: Pakistan as Eurasia’s Southern Springboard
By CTES For a long time, the map of Central Asia was perceived as an immutable given, where major routes and economic vectors invariably led to the North or the…
Westminster International School hosts inaugural TEDx event in Islamabad
Islamabad — Westminster International School hosted its first-ever TEDx event on Saturday at its Bahria Campus in Islamabad, bringing together students, educators, and public figures for a day of talks…
Dedicated secretariat set up to speed up seed approvals
ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has simplified and accelerated its pest risk analysis, seed evaluation and approval process, aiming to ensure the timely…
Chief of Naval Staff visits Malaysia to strengthen naval cooperation
Islamabad, Feb 8, 2026 — Admiral Naveed Ashraf undertook an official visit to Malaysia this week, holding meetings with the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy as part of Pakistan…
BYD sues US government over import tariffs, challenges presidential authority under IEEPA
WASHINGTON — Four US-based subsidiaries of Chinese automaker BYD have filed a lawsuit against the US federal government, challenging a series of tariff-related executive orders imposed under the International Emergency…
Gold rate today in Islamabad remains volatile at Rs518,500 per tola
ISLAMABAD — Gold prices in Islamabad remained elevated on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with 24-karat gold trading at Rs518,500 per tola, according to rates issued by the Islamabad Jewelers Association.…
Bushra Ansari’s advice for girls considering marriage to divorced men
Veteran Pakistani actor and television personality Bushra Ansari has shared advice for women who consider marrying divorced men, urging them to carefully understand the reasons behind a previous marriage ending.…
Rahmanullah Gurbaz withdraws from PSL 11 days after Peshawar Zalmi signing
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has withdrawn from the upcoming Pakistan Super League season 11, just days after being announced as a direct signing by Peshawar Zalmi. The wicketkeeper-batter confirmed his…
Pakistani art and culture festival opens at Dubai International Art Centre
Dubai, February 7, 2026:The Pakistani Art and Culture Festival was inaugurated at the Dubai International Art Centre, showcasing Pakistan’s artistic heritage and contemporary creative expressions to an international audience. The…
Capital Smart City leadership attends ‘Made in Uzbekistan’ exhibition in Islamabad
Islamabad, February 7, 2026: The leadership of Capital Smart City attended the “Made in Uzbekistan” Exhibition held in Islamabad, highlighting growing opportunities for trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between Pakistan…
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