Woman killed, six injured as wall collapses at BISP payment centre in Shangla
SHANGLA, Mar 13: A woman was killed and six others injured when a dilapidated wall collapsed at a payment centre of the Benazir Income Support Programme in the Koz Kana…
Gold prices drop Rs2,900 per tola in Pakistan as global bullion market declines
KARACHI — Gold and silver prices fell in Pakistan on Friday after a two-day gap, tracking a decline in the international bullion market that pushed local precious metal rates lower.…
LUMS study outlines pathway for Pakistan to achieve near-zero carbon electricity by 2040
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12: A new technical study by the LUMS Energy Institute says Pakistan could transition to a largely fossil-free electricity system by 2040 while maintaining affordability, reliability and long-term…
Afghanistan: A ‘Strategic Burden’
Everyone is watching the Middle East burn. The big global players have their eyes fixed on Gaza, Lebanon, and the whole Iran-Israel standoff. Because of that, a really dangerous—and surprisingly…
Pakistan plans to deploy AI in agriculture sector, says Ambassador Hashmi
BEIJING, Mar 12: Pakistan is planning to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in its agriculture sector to improve productivity and modernise farming practices, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said on…
China condemns attacks on Gulf countries, calls for immediate de-escalation
BEIJING — China said it does not support attacks on Gulf countries and condemned strikes targeting civilians and non-military infrastructure, urging an immediate halt to military operations and a return…
UN Security Council passes resolution condemning Iran attacks on Gulf states
NEW YORK — The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s reported attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan and calling on Tehran to immediately halt hostilities…
Pakistan joins Arab and Islamic countries in condemning Israel’s closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
JERUSALEM — Pakistan and seven other Arab and Islamic countries have strongly criticized Israel’s continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and restrictions on access to Jerusalem’s Old City, urging the immediate…
Veteran actor Asim Bukhari passes away at 76 after illness
LAHORE: Veteran Pakistani stage and television actor Asim Bukhari has died at the age of 76 after a prolonged illness, according to media reports. Family sources said the senior actor…
A Friendship Spanning 40 years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdzr7hdbHzc During the Spring Festival marking the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse, President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from friends in Iowa, USA, and reciprocated…
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