Ramadan sports gala launched at Peshawar Press Club, KP adviser announces Rs500,000 support

PESHAWAR — The Peshawar Press Club launched its Ramadan sports gala with a ceremony attended by journalists and provincial officials, as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adviser for Sports and Youth Affairs Taj…

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Peshawar University marks UN day for disarmament and non-proliferation awareness

PESHAWAR — The Department of International Relations at the University of Peshawar held a special session to mark the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, bringing together academics, students…

Junaid Toru

Pakistan–Cambodia parliamentary friendship group holds first briefing session in Islamabad

By Khalid Shaikh ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan–Cambodia Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) held its first briefing session at Parliament House in Islamabad on March 6, with lawmakers and government officials discussing…

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BYD unveils ultra-fast charging system for next-generation EVs

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has introduced its second-generation Blade Battery and a 1.5MW flash charging station, aiming to significantly reduce charging times for electric vehicles. The technology was presented…

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Punjab plans to clear flood zones, approves construction of 17 mini dams

LAHORE — The Punjab government has decided to clear flood zones across the province and approved a proposal to construct 17 mini dams as part of broader measures to strengthen…

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Export disruption may push mutton prices down in Pakistan by up to Rs800

ISLAMABAD — Mutton prices in Pakistan may decline significantly in the coming days as exports of beef and mutton remain suspended following the closure of airspace and sea routes in…

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Experts urge Pakistan and Austria to launch joint ventures in textiles and tech outsourcing

ISLAMABAD — Experts have called on Pakistan and Austria to deepen economic cooperation by launching joint ventures in textiles, technology outsourcing and green energy, following notable growth in bilateral trade…

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CM Maryam Nawaz approves Rehmat Card Scheme for widows and orphans in Punjab

LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the Rehmat Card Scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to widows and orphans across the province, officials said after a meeting…

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Report says 77% of 10-year-olds in Pakistan cannot read a simple text

ISLAMABAD — A government-linked education report has found that 77% of 10-year-old children in Pakistan cannot read and understand a simple text, highlighting persistent challenges in foundational learning across the…

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ChatGPT uninstalls spike 295% after OpenAI defense deal with US military

U.S. users removed the ChatGPT mobile app at sharply higher rates after reports that OpenAI had reached a partnership agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), according to new…

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