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Gold rates in Pakistan remain steady at Rs517,000 per tola

ISLAMABAD — Gold rates in Pakistan held steady on Monday, February 23, 2026, with 24-karat gold priced at Rs517,000 per tola in the local…

Security forces kill five militants in intelligence-based operation in Pishin: ISPR

RAWALPINDI — Pakistan security forces killed five suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Pishin district of Balochistan on February 22, according to a…

CBD Punjab reviews NSIT City and CBD Walk as development enters key phase

LAHORE — The Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) has accelerated work on two of its flagship projects, NSIT City and CBD Walk, following…

Use of mango bag likely to hit 10m in 2026 as export prices jump 70%

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The use of the mango bag is likely to hit nearly 10 million in 2026 as export prices jump around…

Ministry proposes Labour Market Research Cell to boost overseas employment planning

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) has proposed the establishment of a Labour Market Research Cell…

Board of Peace Without Clarity

The inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington unfolded with grandeur but little clarity, leaving more questions than answers about its true…

AI-powered virtual technologies transform Chinese filmmaking

HANGZHOU: China’s film industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual production technologies, reshaping how movies are made and boosting efficiency. At an…

China’s pragmatic approach boosts its soft power appeal

by Maya Majueran As global uncertainties deepen, influence is shifting away from ideological appeal toward the credibility of concrete actions. Countries today are increasingly…

Glass-blowing craft thrives in China’s Qixian County

TAIYUAN: The centuries-old art of glass-blowing, introduced to China from the Middle East, has flourished in Qixian County, Shanxi Province, where it has evolved…