LUMS, Allied Bank partner to explore robotics in banking services

ISLAMABAD — The Lahore University of Management Sciences and Allied Bank have entered into a research and development collaboration to explore the use of robotics and human-robot interaction in banking,…

Our Correspondent

Students lead blood donation drive in Timergara to support thalassemia patients

DIR LOWER, May 5 — A student-led blood donation drive was held at Government Postgraduate College Timergara to support patients suffering from thalassemia and other blood disorders, as part of…

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BISP, WFP discuss expanding Nashonuma programme to improve maternal and child health

ISLAMABAD, May 5 — The Benazir Income Support Programme and the World Food Programme held talks on strengthening collaboration to improve maternal and child health under the Benazir Nashonuma Programme,…

BISP

Field Marshal Asim Munir chairs 275th corps commanders’ conference, reviews security situation

RAWALPINDI, May 5 —Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, presided over the 275th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters, where senior military leadership reviewed Pakistan’s…

Adnan

PRCS hosts climate champion event to promote environmental action in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, May 5 — The Pakistan Red Crescent Society organized a “Climate Champion” event in Islamabad to promote environmental awareness and encourage practical action on climate change, bringing together students,…

Our Correspondent

Adnan Arif appointed to FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Media Broadcasting

ISLAMABAD — Adnan Arif has been appointed to the Central Standing Committee on Media Broadcasting for 2026 by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry, according to an…

Staff Reporter

Chinese carmakers target global growth with locally designed vehicles

BEIJING, May 5 — Chinese carmakers are accelerating a shift toward designing vehicles specifically for overseas markets as they seek to turn strong export growth into long-term global presence. The…

Zafran Awan

Asia faces uneven impact of energy crisis as Iran war disrupts oil supplies

SINGAPORE, May 5 — Asia is facing a growing energy crisis as the Iran war disrupts oil supplies, pushing up costs and slowing economic growth across the region. Governments are…

Web Desk TPP

Middle East truce under strain as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 — Rising US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are putting a fragile Middle East truce at risk, with fresh reports of military incidents, attacks on ships,…

Web Desk TPP

Punjab launches mediation committees to resolve land disputes within 30 days

LAHORE — The Punjab government has set up mediation committees to handle land disputes before they reach courts, aiming to speed up case resolution and ease pressure on the judicial…