US congressman praises Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire efforts
WASHINGTON: US Congressman Jack Bergman has praised Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire efforts, saying Islamabad’s diplomatic engagement helped bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. In a letter addressed…
NDMS begins dredging at Port Qasim to strengthen Pakistan’s port capacity
KARACHI: National Dredging and Marine Services (NDMS) has formally started dredging operations at Port Qasim, marking a major step toward developing Pakistan’s indigenous capacity for port maintenance and maritime infrastructure.…
Pakistan military warns India against “warmongering” after Indian Army chief’s remarks on Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military on Sunday strongly reacted to remarks made by Indian Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, accusing the Indian leadership of pursuing a “jingoistic and myopic…
Choreographed Warmth in the Shadow of Centuries: Personal Reflections on the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
The air in Beijing that mid-May morning carried a crisp spring bite, laced with the faint, persistent tang of coal smoke. Red carpets unrolled like veins across the vast plaza…
Gwadar University VC kidnapping linked to BLA infighting, reports claim
Reports claim that Hayat Khan, the elder brother of a BLA cadre known by the social media handle Bahot, was killed on Sunday by the Bashir Zeb group of the…
Growth below target
Pakistan’s latest GDP figures present a mixed picture of recovery and restraint. The economy is projected to expand by 3.7 percent in the current fiscal year, a rate that falls…
New IMF conditions may bring higher gas and electricity bills
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has introduced 11 new conditions for Pakistan under its ongoing financial programme, including planned adjustments in gas and electricity tariffs over the next two…
Aleem Khan directs NHA to speed up delayed road projects across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to accelerate work on delayed infrastructure projects and complete stalled schemes independently where provincial governments…
Late-night shopping returns as Punjab lifts 8pm restriction
LAHORE: The Punjab government has temporarily lifted the 8pm market closure restriction across the province, allowing shops, markets, shopping malls, restaurants and food outlets to operate without fixed closing hours…
TV shows with positive mental health stories may reduce negative attitud
A new study by the USC Norman Lear Center has found that responsible and positive portrayals of mental health in television and film can help reduce stigma and encourage viewers…
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