China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
China has sent astronauts to its space station nearly a dozen times amid a growing…
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
China has sent astronauts to its space station nearly a dozen times amid a growing US-China lunar race Astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying, who is the first astronaut from Hong Kong, wave during a see-off ceremony before taking part in the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission to China’s Tiangong space station, at Jiuquan Satellite…
Pakistan shines with two wins at Asia Pacific Property Awards
Pakistan’s real estate sector has gained international recognition after a private developer secured two awards at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026–2027, highlighting the country’s growing footprint on the global property landscape, according to a press release. The awards, part of the internationally acclaimed International Property Awards, are considered a benchmark of excellence in real…
Punjab pushes waste-to-energy plan to tackle pollution, boost green investment
Prepares green policy push to turn municipal waste into energy and usable products The Punjab government is preparing a major policy push to convert waste into energy and commercially usable products as part of its expanding “Suthra Punjab” initiative, with officials considering incentives and land leases for private-sector green investment projects across the province. Under…
Arijit Singh praises Atif Aslam, Shafqat Amanat Ali during Abu Dhabi concert
Indian singer Arijit Singh drew praise across social media, including from Pakistani fans, after he spoke warmly about fellow musicians Atif Aslam and Shafqat Amanat Ali during a recent concert in Abu Dhabi. During the performance, Singh covered Atif’s popular song Pehli Nazar Mein from the Bollywood film Race (2008). Midway through the set, he paused to…
16 militants killed, 2 policemen martyred in Bannu joint operation
ISLAMABAD: At least 16 terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed while two policemen were martyred during a joint operation conducted by the Pakistan Army, police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Sunday. According to security sources, security forces, police and other law enforcement agencies are continuing intensive operations against…
11 terrorists killed during IBOs in K-P’s North Waziristan: ISPR
Security forces killed 11 terrorists during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBO) conducted over the past 48 hours in the Datta Khel area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. A statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that security forces engaged “multiple Khawarij locations” in the area, leading to…
PM invites Chinese firms to relocate industries to Pakistan under ‘win-win’ partnership model
Says Pakistan looking expertise, investment, not loans as borrowing has never enabled nation to stand on its own feet PM also invited Chinese businessmen to come and see the export zone in Karachi, where they would have great opportunities to understand business propositions. PHOTO: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday invited the Chinese companies and entrepreneurs…
MoU inked with Changfa Group for agri-machinery
Delegation tour StarCharge Group, a global leader in EV charging and smart energy technology in more than 60 countries CHANGZHOU: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan and Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain have visited leading industrial enterprises in Changzhou to strengthen industrial collaboration with China. The delegation toured…
Imran Ashraf wins hearts with wholesome interaction with elderly fan at drama screening
Ashraf charms fans after a sweet interaction with an elderly admirer at Ghulam Bashah Sundri screening Actor Imran Ashraf won hearts this week after a warm interaction with an elderly fan during the screening of the final episode of his drama series Ghulam Bashah Sundri. The actor attended the screening event for the finale, where…
Pakistan hopes to host next round of US-Iran peace talks ‘very soon’: PM Shehbaz
DPM Dar praises Trump’s leadership, expresses appreciation for advancing peace process Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan hopes to host the next round of US-Iran talks “very soon,” as diplomatic efforts push toward a possible agreement. He pledged that Pakistan would continue its peace efforts “with utmost sincerity.” In a post on…
