Xi warns Trump Taiwan tensions could trigger dangerous conflict
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday that mishandling Taiwan could drive relations between the world’s two largest economies into conflict, even as both…
The National Assembly approves fines for refusing polio vaccine, makes NADRA certificate mandatory
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved new legislation introducing stricter measures to support Pakistan’s polio eradication campaign, including fines for parents or guardians who refuse polio vaccination for children. Under…
Iran war dominates Trump’s China visit as peace talks remain stalled
BEIJING/WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China on Thursday for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the Iran war emerging as the biggest issue hanging over…
The Bus to Kallar Kahar: A Parable for Our Reckless World
As the bus rolled out of Lahore bound for Islamabad on that fateful morning, it carried a microcosm of life itself—men and women of all ages, rich and poor, young…
Highest civilian honour for Sarwar Khawaja for establishing first AI university in Lahore
ISLAMABAD: British-Pakistani entrepreneur and educationist Prof. Dr. Sarwar Muhammad Khawaja has been conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, one of the highest civilian honours of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by the President…
Two States Born from “Non-Existence”
Israel, Pakistan, Palestine… and the Mysterious Whispers of “BaBa Tal” Night had already settled over Islamabad like a heavy, thoughtful curtain that refuses to leave the stage. The city lights…
Stalemate fuels global turmoil
The war in the Middle East continues to cast a long shadow over global stability, with no clear resolution in sight. Each passing day without progress intensifies uncertainty in financial…
Mardan administration reviews Eid-ul-Adha arrangements, directs strict action against illegal cattle
MARDAN: The district administration in Mardan on Wednesday reviewed security, sanitation and public service arrangements for Eid-ul-Adha, with officials directing departments to strengthen coordination and ensure facilities for residents during…
Traders rally in Mardan against taxes, lockdown restrictions ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
MARDAN: Traders in Mardan on Wednesday staged a protest rally against smart lockdown measures, taxation policies and rising utility costs, saying the restrictions were hurting businesses ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. The…
University of Peshawar holds seminar to raise awareness about hypertension
PESHAWAR: The College of Home Economics at the University of Peshawar organized an awareness seminar in connection with World Hypertension Day to educate students and the public about hypertension, its…
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