Asian economies rely heavily on Strait of Hormuz oil route
A significant share of Asia’s oil supply travels through the Strait of Hormuz, making the narrow waterway a critical energy corridor for major economies across the continent. Data compiled by…
ParkView City partners with UBL to introduce mortgage financing for property buyers
ISLAMABAD — Real estate developer ParkView City has partnered with United Bank Limited (UBL) to introduce structured mortgage financing for plots and apartments, a move aimed at expanding access to…
Russia urges restraint as clashes intensify along Afghanistan–Pakistan border
MOSCOW — Russia has expressed concern over escalating violence along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, calling on both countries to avoid further military confrontation and resolve their differences through dialogue. In a…
Gold price falls Rs2,800 per tola in Pakistan on March 5
LAHORE: Gold price in Pakistan fell by Rs2,800 per tola on Thursday, extending losses for a third consecutive session as international bullion rates continued to decline, according to the All…
Maalik Foundation, John Milton English Academy sign MoU to support youth language training in Mardan
MARDAN — A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Maalik Foundation and John Milton English Academy to promote English language learning and communication skills among young people in…
Ethiopia, ILO officials review cooperation on human resource development and industrial relations
ISLAMABAD — Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, met with International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director Geir T. Tonstol in Islamabad to discuss cooperation on human resource development…
REAP delegation meets Chinese consul general to discuss trade and rice exports
ISLAMABAD — A delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) met the Consul General of China to discuss expanding rice exports and strengthening trade cooperation between Pakistan and…
KSrelief distributes 22,000 winter kits to vulnerable communities across Pakistan
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has completed its annual winter assistance campaign in Pakistan, distributing 22,000 winter kits to vulnerable families in cold and snow-affected regions…
The Honest Taxi Driver
What all is involved in a taxi drivers life; physical labour and not much exercise for the grey matter. One such driver was Anwar. He got his driving license from…
Registration list released for Ehsaas-e-Umeed Card for persons with disabilities in Lower Dir
TIMERGARA — Authorities in Lower Dir have released the initial list of applicants for the Ehsaas-e-Umeed Card program aimed at providing financial assistance to persons with disabilities, officials from the…
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