Islamabad-born student Adam Zaman elected Aston University Birmingham president
BIRMINGHAM/ISLAMABAD: Islamabad-born student Adam Zaman has been elected president of Aston University Birmingham, securing an overwhelming majority in a student body election at one of the United Kingdom’s international universities.…
China’s tariff move highlights Pakistan’s export readiness challenges
ISLAMABAD: China’s decision to grant zero-tariff access to imports from 53 African countries has renewed focus in Pakistan on how preferential trade access translates into actual export growth, with analysts…
Punjab, KP governors discuss inter-provincial coordination
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi at Governor House Lahore to discuss inter-provincial coordination and issues of mutual interest. The meeting focused…
Punjab reviews power infrastructure upgrades, orders safety measures for electricity system
LAHORE: A steering committee meeting chaired by Punjab Energy Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar reviewed progress on electricity infrastructure and issued new directives aimed at improving safety and organisation of…
HEC to hold nationwide IT skills test on April 4–5 for over 40,000 students
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI/LAHORE: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) will conduct the National Skill Competency Test (NSCT) across Pakistan on April 4–5, with more than 40,000 students from universities nationwide set to appear.…
Rubina Khalid pays tribute to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on death anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid paid tribute to former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his death anniversary, highlighting his political, constitutional and public service…
Ethiopia showcases tourism and culture at Pakistan Travel Mart 2026 in Karachi
KARACHI: Ethiopia presented its tourism potential and cultural heritage at Pakistan Travel Mart 2026, as the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad and Ethiopian Airlines jointly launched an “Ethiopian Enclave” at the…
Tesla overtakes BYD to lead global EV sales as China demand slows
BEIJING: Tesla has regained the top position in global electric vehicle (EV) sales, overtaking China’s BYD after reporting higher deliveries in the first quarter of 2026, as demand softened in…
Punjab offers free public transport, fuel relief to offset rising petrol prices
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced free public transport across major cities along with targeted fuel subsidies for farmers and motorcyclists, aiming to ease the impact of rising petrol prices…
China says Pakistan-Afghanistan talks advance as mediation efforts gain momentum
BEIJING: China said talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan are progressing, signalling a potential easing of tensions after months of cross-border violence that has affected security along their shared frontier. The…
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