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Pakistan Makes History With Nearly Rs6 Trillion Early Debt Repayment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repaid nearly Rs5.92 trillion in debt ahead of schedule, as the government seeks to reduce future repayment pressures and strengthen its…

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Reopening Hinges on US Fulfilling Commitments

TEHRAN: Iran says an understanding has been reached with Oman on arrangements for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but implementation will depend on…

Town Medical City Launches in Peshawar With Focus on Modern Healthcare

PESHAWAR: Town Medical City has formally launched its development journey in Peshawar, bringing together political, healthcare, business and development figures as the project moves…

Data and AI Jobs Surge 80% as Hiring Rebounds in 2026

ISLAMABAD: Global demand for data and artificial intelligence professionals has rebounded strongly in 2026, with job postings rising more than 80% year-on-year as employers…

Govt plans 884km rail upgrade to link Chagai minerals with global markets

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (ABC):The government has planned to upgrade an 884-kilometre rail link from Rohri to Nokundi to connect the untapped mineral wealth of…

Best of ASCO 2026 brings latest global cancer treatment advances to Pakistan

LAHORE, Aug 30 (ABC): Leading cancer specialists from Pakistan and abroad gathered in Lahore for the Best of ASCO 2026 conference, aimed at bringing…

KP CM Sohail Afridi Announces Rs2bn Battagram Package

SHANGLA: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi led a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) “Street Movement Rally” from Battagram to Besham on Saturday, announcing an…

PIMS Fire: Petition Filed in Islamabad High Court Seeking Investigation, Fire Safety Enforcement

ISLAMABAD: Separate petitions have been filed in the Islamabad High Court seeking an investigation into the PIMS hospital fire that reportedly killed 14 infants,…

Study Finds ‘Dieting’ Perceptions May Make Weight Loss Harder for Men

A new study suggests that some men may be less likely to engage in weight-loss programmes because they associate the idea of “dieting” with…