Gold nears Rs. 500,000 per tola in Pakistan as silver sets new record
In the local market, the price of gold rose by Rs. 7,500 per tola to settle at Rs. 489,362, according to rates issued by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa…
Waleed Naeem: Building a 1,200+ Track Independent Music Catalogue Alongside Software Products
In a digital world where many creators chase short-term trends, Waleed Naeem has built his career around a different strategy: consistent output, asset ownership, and structured systems. Based in Pakistan,…
Generative AI: The Next Frontier in Pakistan’s National Cyber Defence
By Muhammad Shahbaz The Pakistan accelerates to digital transformation and sets its sights on a major leap in IT exports—with projections nearing $3.5 billion this year—the security of its digital…
PAF Arrives in Saudi Arabia for Exercise Spears of Victory 2026
https://youtu.be/AelOKlQBoKw Jan 19, 2026: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Saudi Arabia to participate in the multinational aerial combat Exercise…
Duty-free shopping boom fuels Hainan’s push toward global tourism hub
HAIKOU — Duty-free shopping in Hainan is surging, reinforcing the island province’s drive to become an international tourism and consumption center. The boom has been fueled by new customs operations…
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attends Junaid Safdar’s walima reception
Lahore: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, attended the walima reception of Junaid Safdar, son of senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif, on Sunday, marking…
Shenzhou-20 astronauts meet press after safe return to Earth
BEIJING — The three astronauts from China’s Shenzhou-20 mission made their first public appearance in Beijing on Friday, recounting their experiences in orbit and the unexpected discovery of cracks on…
China’s electricity use surpasses 10 trillion kWh in 2025
BEIJING — China’s power consumption reached a historic milestone in 2025, surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA). The record underscores the…
China moves to strengthen childcare services with quality focus
BEIJING — China is expanding efforts to provide high-quality childcare services, shifting its focus from availability to standards that ease family burdens and safeguard children. The initiative affects millions of…
AI-powered “RoboCops” deployed for traffic control in Chinese cities
HEFEI — Chinese cities are increasingly turning to AI-powered "RoboCops" to manage traffic, with humanoid robots now assisting police officers at busy intersections. In Wuhu, Anhui Province, a robot officer…
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