
US must maintain ties with nuclear-armed Pakistan, says Marco Rubio
October 21, 2026
MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said maintaining relations with Pakistan is a strategic necessity for Washington because of the country’s nuclear…

AlUla launches new archaeology season to explore ancient settlements and heritage
October 21, 2026
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Oct 21 (ABC): The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has launched its 2026–2027 archaeology season across AlUla and Khaybar, with research…

$10 billion inheritance battle: Cisneros widow faces scrutiny over alleged tax liabilities and corruption
October 20, 2026
A bitter inheritance battle over the fortune of the late Venezuelan billionaire Oswaldo Cisneros has placed his widow, Mireya Blavia de Cisneros, and six…

Gaza food aid cut sharply as 1.4 million face severe shortages: WFP
October 19, 2026
GAZA, October 19, 2026: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has sharply reduced food assistance in Gaza because of funding shortages, cutting the…

China’s high-tech foreign investment surges 35%, opening new opportunities for Pakistan
October 19, 2026
ISLAMABAD, October 19, 2026 (INP-Wealth Pakistan): Foreign investment in China’s high-tech industries rose 35.1% during the first eight months of 2026, even as overall…

Chinese scientists develop nanoparticles to reduce pesticide loss on crops
October 18, 2026
HEFEI: Chinese scientists have developed a nanoparticle-based pesticide delivery system that helps insecticides adhere more effectively to crop leaves, potentially reducing chemical waste, repeated…

China’s ‘potato capital’ Ulanqab emerges as major AI computing hub
October 18, 2026
HOHHOT: Ulanqab, a city in northern China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region traditionally known for potato farming, is rapidly developing into a major artificial intelligence…

China railway passenger trips hit record 3.71 billion in first nine months
October 18, 2026
BEIJING, Oct 18: China’s railway network recorded a record 3.71 billion passenger trips during the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 4.8…

China, Uzbekistan sign new cooperation deals during Li Qiang’s visit
October 18, 2026
TASHKENT, Oct 17: China and Uzbekistan signed a series of cooperation agreements covering trade, education, customs, healthcare and poverty reduction on Saturday as Chinese…

Zhengzhou Marathon brings Chinese culture to life through running
October 18, 2026
ZHENGZHOU, Oct 18: The 2026 Zhengzhou Marathon brought together 25,000 runners and centuries of Chinese cultural traditions on Sunday, combining long-distance racing with poetry,…

Russian Embassy Offers Condolences After Peshawar School Tragedy
October 15, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the tragic school roof collapse…

German Air Force Jazz Quintet Performs at Islamabad Embassy Concert
October 14, 2026
Islamabad: 13 October 2026: The German Embassy in Islamabad hosted a jazz concert featuring the Jazz Quintet of the German Air Force, bringing together…

Germany Records 358 Underage Marriage Cases
October 13, 2026
BERLIN — A total of 358 cases involving underage marriages have been recorded in Germany’s southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg since 2012, with only eight…

Saudi Arabia Rejects Israeli Role in Houthi Campaign, Israeli Media Reports
October 13, 2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has rejected an Israeli push to take part in military operations against Yemen’s Houthi group, according to Israeli media reports. Israeli…

Pakistan, Saudi Fund Discuss New Projects, Trade and Investment Cooperation
October 13, 2026
BANGKOK: Pakistan and the Saudi Fund for Development have discussed expanding trade, investment and development cooperation, including potential new projects and upgrades to oil…

Pakistan, Ethiopia Move to Fast-Track Pharma Market Access, Expand Trade
October 13, 2026
Islamabad, October 13, 2026: Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to accelerate efforts to resolve pending regulatory issues facing Pakistani pharmaceutical companies seeking access to…