KP governor meets senior newscaster Haroon Rashid Khalil to discuss media, language promotion

PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi met senior newscaster Haroon Rashid Khalil at the Governor House to discuss the promotion of the Pashto language, media development, and literary…

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DRAP orders nationwide survey to enforce ban on disposable syringes

ISLAMABAD — The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has directed a nationwide market survey to enforce its ban on conventional disposable syringes, aiming to curb the circulation of substandard and…

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Awareness walk in Tank highlights importance of child immunization

TANK, Apr 23 — The District Health Office (DHO) in Tank organized an awareness walk to mark World Immunization Week, aiming to promote child immunization and encourage timely vaccination across…

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KP minister inaugurates IT centre at Women University Mardan to boost digital skills

MARDAN — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Minister for Higher Education and Local Government, Meena Khan Afridi, inaugurated a multi-purpose IT centre at Women University Mardan, aimed at equipping female students with digital…

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Roses of Humanity opens in Karachi as tribute to Gaza’s children

KARACHI, Apr 23 — The Roses of Humanity art installation, a large-scale tribute to children killed in Gaza, has opened at Beaumont House and will remain on display until April…

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SpaceX eyes $60bn deal for AI startup co-founded by Pakistani entrepreneur

SpaceX has secured an option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for up to $60 billion, marking one of the largest potential deals in the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector. The…

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Tesla ramps up $25bn spending on AI and robotics for 2026

Tesla will increase its 2026 capital spending to more than $25 billion, as CEO Elon Musk accelerates investment in artificial intelligence, robotics, and chip development, marking one of the company’s…

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Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz after talks collapse

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 — Iran has moved to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of peace talks with the United States, escalating risks to global energy…

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NSPP conducts directors’ training programme for SOEs to strengthen governance

LAHORE, Apr 23 — The Executive Development Institute (EDI) of the National School of Public Policy conducted a three-day Directors’ Training Programme (DTP) for State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), aimed at improving…

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Pakistan issues first LNG spot tender since 2023 to address supply shortages

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 — Pakistan has issued its first LNG spot tender since December 2023, seeking three cargoes to ease supply shortages and meet rising electricity demand as fuel disruptions…

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