Residents fear disaster as illegal mining, mountain cutting threaten homes in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Residents of Mouza J-7 have alleged that illegal mining, mountain excavation, and occupation of government and Shamlat land by private groups are putting dozens of nearby homes at risk…
12-year-old boy dies after eating watermelon
A 12-year-old boy died and three other children from the same family were hospitalised in India’s Chhattisgarh state in a suspected food poisoning case that authorities are investigating, officials said.…
Pakistan’s return to global bond markets seen improving external financing outlook
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s successful return to international bond markets after a four-year gap is being viewed by financial analysts as a positive development for the country’s external financing outlook and investor…
China Window to launch special Pashto song celebrating 75 years of Pak-China friendship
PESHAWAR: China Window, a Chinese cultural center based in Peshawar, will launch a special Pashto song on May 20 to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and…
6 frozen fruits recommend for weight loss
Frozen fruit can help people increase their daily intake of produce while supporting weight management goals, according to registered dietitians. Nutrition experts say frozen options offer many of the same…
Saudi Arabia carried out covert strikes on Iran during regional conflict, Reuters reports
RIYADH/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia carried out previously undisclosed air strikes on Iranian territory in late March in response to attacks targeting the kingdom during the wider Middle East conflict, according to…
DG ISPR Reiterates Pakistan’s Security Resolve
At a major briefing at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, joined by senior officials from Pakistan’s navy, air force, and strategic…
Chinese Battery Plant in Faisalabad Signals Growth in Pakistan’s Energy Storage Sector
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (ABC): A planned Chinese battery plant in Faisalabad is expected to expand Pakistan’s local energy storage and battery manufacturing capacity as demand rises for electric vehicles (EVs)…
Unified front against terror
The assault on a police outpost in Bannu on May 9 was not only brazen but chillingly sophisticated. According to official reports, fifteen officers embraced martyrdom and three sustained injuries…
Traders rally in Mardan against smart lockdown, taxes ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
MARDAN: Traders in Mardan staged a protest rally on Tuesday against the smart lockdown, rising taxes, and increasing electricity and gas charges, demanding immediate relief for the business community ahead…
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