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 of Operation…
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 efforts to promote affordable housing in…
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 under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq along the…
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 regional framework to govern shipping through…
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 States, Israel and Iran continues to…
BISP introduces facial recognition system to resolve biometric issues for women
Shangla — The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced a new verification mechanism using facial recognition technology to address biometric issues faced by thousands of beneficiary women, particularly the…
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 War" by the Chinese philosopher and…
Over 3,000 police personnel deployed in Swat for Eid security
Swat — More than 3,000 police personnel have been deployed across Swat as part of a comprehensive Eid-ul-Fitr security plan aimed at maintaining law and order during the festive period,…
Relief packages distributed among 237 students in Timergara ceremony
Timergara — Relief packages worth Rs703,000 were distributed among 237 poor, needy and orphan students during a ceremony held in Tehsil Rabat under the supervision of Tanzeem-e-Asatiza. The initiative covered…
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 say could offer useful lessons for…
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