When Nations Trade Character for Spectacle
Dusk was lowering itself over Lahore like a reluctant confession. The city breathed uneasily, as if aware that something deeper than traffic and noise was shifting beneath its…
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CASS marks one year of Marka-e-Haq with tribute to Pakistan Air Force
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) organised a ceremony to mark one year of Marka-e-Haq, bringing together retired military officials, researchers…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…