The Reconfiguration of Power in the Middle East: War, Diplomacy, and the Emergence of a New Strategic Equilibrium
The contemporary Middle East once again finds itself poised at a moment of profound historical consequence, wherein military confrontation, diplomatic maneuvering, and the competing imperatives of great-power politics have converged…
The Rot in North Nazimabad—How Long Will Karachi Breathe Trash?
A disturbing video recently surfaced on social media, capturing a sight that hits particularly hard for anyone who has witnessed this city's transformation: massive, bulk piles of garbage lining the…
The Price of Unchecked Indulgence
Among the many pearls of wisdom inherited from previous generations, few are as profound as the saying that a child should be fed with a golden spoon but watched with…
Pakistan faces heatwaves
World Environment Day arrives at a time when the planet is sliding deeper into climatic uncertainty. Global temperature records are being broken with alarming frequency, and the World Meteorological Organisation…
Iran, Russia Deepen Strategic Ties With $25 Billion Nuclear Partnership
TEHRAN: Iran and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $25 billion aimed at expanding cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, deepening strategic ties between the two countries…
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today, Friday, June 5: Per Tola Price Falls by Rs1,469
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Friday, June 5, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs1,469 per tola in line with a downturn in international bullion markets.…
Saudi Investors Eye Major Stake in Pakistan’s Motorway Network
ISLAMABAD: The Saudi-Pak Business Council has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s motorway infrastructure, signaling potential collaboration in several major transport projects aimed at strengthening connectivity and supporting economic growth.…
Government Introduces 1% Fixed-Tax Scheme for Small Shopkeepers
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has launched a new Tax Facilitation Scheme aimed at simplifying tax compliance for small shopkeepers, expanding the tax base and encouraging voluntary registration of retailers with…
Calls grow for government to fund Shakila Naz’s treatment
PESHAWAR: Concern is growing within Pakistan’s cultural community as renowned Pashto folk singer Shakila Naz continues to receive medical treatment following complications from a recent spinal surgery. According to family…
World Environment Day Observed at Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project Site
MOHMAND: World Environment Day was observed at the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project site on Thursday through a ceremony and awareness campaign highlighting the project's role in clean energy generation, climate…
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