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Confronting militancy in Balochistan

The coordinated wave of terrorist violence that struck Balochistan on Saturday has once again underscored the gravity of the challenge Pakistan faces in securing…

Pakistan, seven Muslim-majority states warn Israel’s ceasefire breaches could derail Gaza stability efforts

Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries on Sunday condemned what they described as repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire by Israel, warning that the…

World Bank President Ajay Banga begins four-day official visit to Pakistan

World Bank President Ajay Banga arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a four-day official visit focused on economic reforms, development priorities, and long-term cooperation…

Balochistan CM says government will not retreat as 145 militants killed in recent operations

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday said the provincial government would not surrender to militancy, confirming that 145 militants were killed during recent…

Basant preparations begin in Lahore as kite sales open under regulated window

Lahore: Preparations for Basant have begun in Lahore as authorities permitted the sale of kites, spools and kite string from February 1, opening a…

Naqvi, Bugti and Balochistan corps commander visit injured police personnel at CMH Quetta

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and the Balochistan Corps Commander Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan on Sunday visited injured police personnel…

Khawaja Asif links coordinated Balochistan attacks to BLA, alleges Indian backing

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday alleged that coordinated attacks carried out at multiple locations across Balochistan were planned by the Baloch…

Chinese astronomers trace origin of fast radio burst to young supernova remnant

Chinese astronomers have identified the birth environment of a mysterious cosmic signal after years of observation, concluding that a repeating fast radio burst originates…

China’s urban renewal turns former industrial sites into new hubs of consumption

China’s urban renewal drive is reshaping disused factories and aging districts into cultural and leisure destinations, helping cities create new consumption spaces while preserving…