Confronting militancy in Balochistan
The coordinated wave of terrorist violence that struck Balochistan on Saturday has once again underscored the gravity of the challenge Pakistan faces in securing peace in its most troubled province.…
Pakistan, seven Muslim-majority states warn Israel’s ceasefire breaches could derail Gaza stability efforts
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries on Sunday condemned what they described as repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire by Israel, warning that the incidents risk undermining efforts to restore…
World Bank President Ajay Banga begins four-day official visit to Pakistan
World Bank President Ajay Banga arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a four-day official visit focused on economic reforms, development priorities, and long-term cooperation between Islamabad and the global lending…
Balochistan CM says government will not retreat as 145 militants killed in recent operations
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday said the provincial government would not surrender to militancy, confirming that 145 militants were killed during recent security operations carried out across Balochistan.…
Basant preparations begin in Lahore as kite sales open under regulated window
Lahore: Preparations for Basant have begun in Lahore as authorities permitted the sale of kites, spools and kite string from February 1, opening a time-bound window for regulated trading ahead…
Naqvi, Bugti and Balochistan corps commander visit injured police personnel at CMH Quetta
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and the Balochistan Corps Commander Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan on Sunday visited injured police personnel at Combined Military Hospital Quetta, officials…
Khawaja Asif links coordinated Balochistan attacks to BLA, alleges Indian backing
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday alleged that coordinated attacks carried out at multiple locations across Balochistan were planned by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and claimed the…
Chinese astronomers trace origin of fast radio burst to young supernova remnant
Chinese astronomers have identified the birth environment of a mysterious cosmic signal after years of observation, concluding that a repeating fast radio burst originates from a young supernova remnant. The…
China’s urban renewal turns former industrial sites into new hubs of consumption
China’s urban renewal drive is reshaping disused factories and aging districts into cultural and leisure destinations, helping cities create new consumption spaces while preserving industrial heritage, according to officials and…
Big data alerts help Guizhou prevent households from slipping back into poverty
In southwest China’s Guizhou Province, local authorities are using data-driven alerts to identify households at risk of falling back into poverty and intervene before financial shocks become long-term setbacks, officials…
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