Bangladesh extend lead to 249 against Pakistan in second Test
SYLHET: Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan by reaching 203-4 at lunch on day three, extending their overall lead to 249 runs at the Sylhet International…
Pakistan plans $615m green financing initiative to cut industrial emissions
ISLAMABAD, May 18: Pakistan is preparing a $615 million green financing initiative to help export-oriented industries reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and meet tougher environmental standards in global markets.…
Punjab Expands Flood Preparedness Measures Ahead of Monsoon Season
ISLAMABAD, May 18 (ABC): Punjab authorities have intensified inspections and repair work on flood protection infrastructure ahead of the 2026 monsoon season, as part of a broader flood prevention drive…
Gold price in Pakistan drops to Rs476,262 per tola on Saturday
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices declined in Pakistan and the international bullion market on Saturday, according to the latest rates issued by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. The…
US‑China cautious talks
The recent summit in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was never expected to deliver sweeping breakthroughs. Years of mistrust and disputes that extend far…
Climate warming is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide, study finds
BEIJING: Climate warming is causing a widespread and sustained decline in oxygen levels in rivers around the world, putting freshwater ecosystems and aquatic life at risk, according to a new…
Unitree receives orders after viral debut of manned mecha robot
HANGZHOU: Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics said it received orders immediately after unveiling its production-ready manned mecha robot, a futuristic machine whose debut drew widespread attention online this week. The…
China holds symposium on Xi Jinping Thought on Culture for social sciences sector
BEIJING: A symposium for China’s social sciences sector was held in Beijing on Sunday to study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, with participants calling for faster development of…
How a Chinese zero-celebrity, regional-dialect film becomes surprise hit
by Xinhua writer Zhang Yunlong BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- A low-budget, Chaoshan (Teochew)-dialect film featuring an almost entirely first-time cast has become one of China's biggest cinematic surprises of…
Maryam Nawaz’s designer look goes viral over Rs5 crore price tag
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz became a major fashion talking point on social media after a showbiz page claimed that her luxury accessories were worth crores of rupees. The…
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