Fact check: Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim, accuses regime of targeting civilians in Bajaur
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has rejected allegations made by a representative of the Afghan Taliban, describing the claims as misleading and accusing the Taliban regime of…
Trial cultivation of pistachio begins in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (ABC): Cultivation of pistachio on a trial basis has started in the Potohar region of Punjab, as the area’s climate is considered suitable for growing this high-value…
Modern Rs 3bn slaughterhouse, meat market planned in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (ABC): The government has planned to establish a modern Rs 3 billion slaughterhouse and wholesale meat market in Islamabad to ensure safe, hygienic and regulated meat supply…
In a fragmenting world, China offers a different path to global stability
by Maya Majueran As the global landscape fractures under the weight of protectionism, regional conflict and mounting economic volatility, the search for stabilizing forces has grown urgent. In this unsettled…
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan aims to accelerate technology adoption in industry
BEIJING: China’s newly adopted 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) places technology-driven industrial development at the center of its economic strategy, outlining measures to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies across the…
China approves world’s first invasive brain–computer interface medical device
China has granted the world’s first market approval for an invasive brain–computer interface (BCI) medical device, marking a significant step in the clinical application of neurotechnology designed to help patients…
Chinese carmakers expand presence at Hungary auto show
BUDAPEST: Several Chinese automotive brands showcased new models and expansion plans at the International Automobile and Tuning Show 2026 in Budapest, highlighting their growing interest in the Central and Eastern…
China considers holiday reforms to boost consumption and improve work-life balance
China is exploring changes to its national holiday and paid leave system as policymakers seek to improve work-life balance while encouraging domestic consumption in the world’s second-largest economy. The discussion…
Confronting global Islamophobia
Islamophobia today is not an abstract notion but a lived reality for millions of Muslims across the globe. On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, it is vital to reflect…
Four civilians killed in cross-border shelling in Bajaur, officials say
https://youtu.be/hk4YTSsNTKc At least four civilians were killed and a child was seriously injured after cross-border shelling struck a residential area in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, according to…
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