Iran says nuclear doctrine unchanged, calls for new Hormuz protocol after war
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the country’s nuclear doctrine is unlikely to change despite the ongoing conflict, while proposing a new regional framework to govern shipping through…
Pakistan offers mediation to ease tensions as US-Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
Islamabad: Pakistan has offered to play a mediatory role to help de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to…
BISP introduces facial recognition system to resolve biometric issues for women
Shangla — The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced a new verification mechanism using facial recognition technology to address biometric issues faced by thousands of beneficiary women, particularly the…
China’s Strategy of Patience and Power in the Iran Conflict
By Kokab Rathore To find out what China is doing and what it is thinking, one must consult the famous book "The Art of War" by the Chinese philosopher and…
Over 3,000 police personnel deployed in Swat for Eid security
Swat — More than 3,000 police personnel have been deployed across Swat as part of a comprehensive Eid-ul-Fitr security plan aimed at maintaining law and order during the festive period,…
Relief packages distributed among 237 students in Timergara ceremony
Timergara — Relief packages worth Rs703,000 were distributed among 237 poor, needy and orphan students during a ceremony held in Tehsil Rabat under the supervision of Tanzeem-e-Asatiza. The initiative covered…
China’s childcare and health reforms offer policy lessons for Pakistan
Islamabad — China’s latest development planning for 2026–2030 is placing greater emphasis on family support, childcare and public health, highlighting policy approaches that experts say could offer useful lessons for…
BYD eyes Canada plant and acquisitions, rules out joint ventures
Ottawa: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is exploring plans to establish manufacturing operations in Canada, including the potential acquisition of an existing automaker, while ruling out joint ventures as part…
Kaspersky survey finds 83% of employees stay connected during time off, raising digital anxiety concerns
Islamabad — A new Kaspersky survey has found that 83% of employees in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region remain connected to work during their time off, highlighting…
WSSC Kohat announces special cleanliness plan for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026
Kohat — Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Kohat has finalised a special cleanliness plan for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, deploying additional staff and machinery to maintain sanitation across the city during…
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