Punjab plans to clear flood zones, approves construction of 17 mini dams
LAHORE — The Punjab government has decided to clear flood zones across the province and approved a proposal to construct 17 mini dams as part of broader measures to strengthen…
Export disruption may push mutton prices down in Pakistan by up to Rs800
ISLAMABAD — Mutton prices in Pakistan may decline significantly in the coming days as exports of beef and mutton remain suspended following the closure of airspace and sea routes in…
Experts urge Pakistan and Austria to launch joint ventures in textiles and tech outsourcing
ISLAMABAD — Experts have called on Pakistan and Austria to deepen economic cooperation by launching joint ventures in textiles, technology outsourcing and green energy, following notable growth in bilateral trade…
CM Maryam Nawaz approves Rehmat Card Scheme for widows and orphans in Punjab
LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the Rehmat Card Scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to widows and orphans across the province, officials said after a meeting…
Report says 77% of 10-year-olds in Pakistan cannot read a simple text
ISLAMABAD — A government-linked education report has found that 77% of 10-year-old children in Pakistan cannot read and understand a simple text, highlighting persistent challenges in foundational learning across the…
ChatGPT uninstalls spike 295% after OpenAI defense deal with US military
U.S. users removed the ChatGPT mobile app at sharply higher rates after reports that OpenAI had reached a partnership agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), according to new…
Iranian missiles struck USS Abraham Lincoln in Sea of Oman, Tehran says
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that drones operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy struck the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Sea of Oman as…
Asia’s smoking burden and the policy crossroads ahead
Despite decades of global tobacco control efforts, Asia continues to carry a disproportionate share of the world’s smoking burden. According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately 1.3 billion…
Pakistan considers work-from-home and remote studies as fuel conservation measures
ISLAMABAD — The federal government is considering introducing work-from-home and remote studies across Pakistan as part of fuel conservation measures amid concerns over possible oil supply disruptions linked to the…
Pastors gather in Oval Office to pray for Donald Trump amid Iran conflict
WASHINGTON — A group of evangelical Christian pastors and faith leaders gathered in the Oval Office at the White House to pray for U.S. President Donald Trump, as tensions linked…
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