PIA links up with Air France–KLM to open Europe and US cargo routes amid restructuring

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan International Airlines has signed a strategic cargo partnership with Air France–KLM, a move aimed at expanding the national carrier’s access to international freight markets as it undergoes restructuring…

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Libyan armed forces deputy chief meets Pakistan navy chief in Islamabad

Islamabad: Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar met Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad on February…

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BYD says “no impact” as China bans hidden EV door handles, putting Tesla designs under pressure

BEIJING — China will ban hidden or flush door handles on all electric vehicles sold in the country starting January 1, 2027, a safety-driven regulation that BYD says will not affect…

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Oppo highlights 5G smartphones with large batteries and camera-focused designs in India

NEW DELHI — Oppo has continued to expand its 5G smartphone lineup in India, promoting devices that emphasize modern design, camera performance and long battery life across multiple price segments, according…

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Snapchat suspends 415,000 under-16 accounts amid Australia’s 2026 social media law

Snapchat has suspended more than 415,000 accounts in Australia belonging to users under the age of 16, following the enforcement of a new law that bans minors from accessing major…

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Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary says Usman Tariq’s bowling action is legal

Former international Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has confirmed that Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has a legal bowling action, addressing renewed allegations of chucking that surfaced during recent international matches. In…

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Toyota, Subaru and Lexus top Consumer Reports’ 2026 reliability rankings as Tesla jumps

NEW YORK — Japanese automakers dominated the 2026 reliability rankings released by Consumer Reports, with Toyota, Subaru and Lexus securing the top three positions based on predicted reliability scores drawn from…

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Kotli Evening Review Meeting of Day One of Polio NIDs Campaign Held

An evening review meeting of the first day of the Polio National Immunization Days (NIDs) campaign was held at the Deputy Commissioner Office in Kotli to assess progress, coverage, and…

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Kotli Deputy Commissioner Conducts Detailed Inspection of Inner City

Raja Imran Shaheen, Deputy Commissioner Kotli, carried out a detailed inspection of the inner areas of Kotli to review traffic management, encroachments, and civic infrastructure as part of ongoing efforts…

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UAE grants short rollover on Pakistan’s $2bn debt as talks continue on longer-term relief

ISLAMABAD  — The United Arab Emirates has rolled over $2 billion of Pakistan’s debt for one month at an interest rate of 6.5%, easing immediate pressure on the country’s foreign…

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