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 into a vibrant specialty industry with…
South Sudan and China pledge deeper oil cooperation, expand educational exchanges
JUBA: South Sudan and China have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, pledging to strengthen cooperation in the oil sector and expand educational exchanges. The commitment was made during a meeting in…
Somalia in talks with Pakistan to acquire up to 24 JF-17 Thunder jets
MOGADISHU — Somalia is in negotiations with Pakistan to purchase up to 24 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets, according to foreign media reports, in what could become the country’s…
Around 70 militants killed in Pakistan strikes along Afghan border, minister says
ISLAMABAD — Around 70 militants were killed in Pakistani strikes targeting alleged terrorist hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Sunday. The operation followed…
Tourists flock to Malam Jabba as Ramadan iftar adds unique charm
SWAT: Malam Jabba has become a major draw for visitors this Ramadan, with recent snowfall adding to the scenic beauty of the popular tourist destination in Swat. Surrounded by snow-covered…
E-Khuli Kachehris Made Mandatory in 23 Departments in KP Under ‘Awam Ka Ehsas’ Framework
PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed 23 provincial departments to hold monthly E-Khuli Kachehris, introducing a digital system aimed at improving citizen access and resolving public complaints more…
Pakistan conducts intelligence-based strikes on seven militant hideouts in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan targeted seven alleged militant camps and hideouts in Afghanistan in what officials described as intelligence-based operations, following recent suicide attacks inside Pakistan. The Ministry of Information and…
KP approves five new child protection units, allocates Rs 119.86 million
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the establishment of five new Child Protection Units (CPUs) to strengthen child welfare services across the province. The decision, endorsed by Chief…
FBR holds tax awareness seminar at PC Bhurban to promote compliance
BHURBAN — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) conducted a tax awareness outreach seminar at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Bhurban as part of efforts to promote compliance, broaden the…
BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with more space, added safety tech and unchanged pricing
BYD has introduced updates to its all-electric SEAL sedan for the 2026 model year in the UK, focusing on increased practicality, enhanced safety technology and stable pricing. The revised model…
Today's E-Paper