The 21st Century and the Backwardness of Torghar District
The 21st century is often described as an era of progress, technology, and modern governance. Yet, despite these advancements, there are still regions in Pakistan that remain deprived of even…
EU bans airlines from adding fuel surcharges after ticket bookings
BRUSSELS: The European Union has barred airlines from imposing additional fuel surcharges on passengers after tickets have already been purchased, reinforcing consumer protection rules amid rising aviation fuel costs. EU…
BYD shares slide after sharp Q1 profit drop despite record overseas sales
HONG KONG: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is facing increased market pressure after reporting a sharp decline in first-quarter profit, even as overseas vehicle sales continued to grow strongly. BYD…
Pakistan Embassy in Ankara commemorates first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
ANKARA: The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara held a ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, bringing together Turkish parliamentarians, diplomats, academics, think tank representatives, media professionals and members…
Fazal Khaliq appointed principal secretary to KP governor
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has appointed senior bureaucrat Fazal Khaliq as Principal Secretary to the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by the…
Iran sets up Strait of Hormuz authority to collect tolls from ships
DUBAI: Iran has established a new authority to regulate vessel transit and collect tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping industry reports, in a move…
AKF Pakistan, Bank Alfalah launch flood rehabilitation project in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan and Bank Alfalah have launched a rehabilitation programme aimed at restoring damaged infrastructure and improving climate resilience in flood-affected communities across Gilgit-Baltistan following the devastating…
Celebrating Mother Creators: Real Stories of Growth
Celebrating Mother Creators: Real Stories of Growth Motherhood is often viewed through the lens of routines, responsibilities, and sacrifices. However, on TikTok, many mothers are reshaping this narrative by showcasing…
Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to avoid major new US tariffs
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has warned the European Union that Washington could impose significantly higher tariffs on European goods, including automobiles, if the bloc does not implement commitments under…
PIC performs Pakistan’s first successful endoscopic heart surgery
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC-MTI) has successfully performed what it says is Pakistan’s first endoscopic cardiac surgery, marking a major development in minimally invasive heart treatment in the…
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