From Stone Arrows to Bunyanun Marsoos
From the earliest dawn of human society, conflict has been an inescapable feature of collective life. Long before states, borders, or written laws, human groups clashed over territory, water, food,…
PSX surges over 3,400 points as Middle East peace signals boost market confidence
KARACHI, May 4: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged at the start of the week, with the benchmark KSE-100 index jumping more than 3,400 points as investors responded to improving…
Iran warns US Navy to stay out of Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens
DUBAI/DORAL, May 4: Iran has warned U.S. naval forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to help ships stranded in…
Iran warns US Navy to stay out of Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens
DUBAI/DORAL, May 4: Iran has warned U.S. naval forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to help ships stranded in…
US transfers crew from seized Iranian ship to Pakistan in de-escalation step
ISLAMABAD, May 4: The United States has transferred 22 crew members from a seized Iranian-flagged vessel to Pakistan, where they will be handed over to Iranian authorities, Islamabad said on…
Pakistan milk production rises more than 80% over two decades
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Pakistan milk production has increased by more than 80% over the past 20 years, reflecting sustained growth in the country’s livestock sector and its expanding role…
Pakistan potato exports remain stable at 248,000 tons in first half of FY26
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s potato exports held steady at around 248,000 tons during the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, indicating continued demand in key international markets despite changing…
Balochistan olive cultivation enters production phase with millions of trees nearing full yield
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Around 2.6 million olive plants cultivated in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have begun producing fruit, marking a significant step in the region’s shift toward olive farming as…
Freedom tied to journalism
On World Press Freedom Day, it is vital to pause and reflect on the state of journalism in Pakistan and the implications of its gradual suffocation. A free press is…
Punjab to roll out satellite internet for remote areas under ‘Connect the Unconnected’
ISLAMABAD: The government of Punjab is preparing to launch satellite internet services to expand high-speed connectivity in remote and underserved areas, as part of its “Connect the Unconnected” initiative. The…
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