LAHORE: The focus of Pakistan-China cooperation has evolved from infrastructure development to industrialisation, technological advancement, green energy, and sustainable economic growth, said Adeel Munawar, Commercial Ambassador of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI). In a statement, he emphasised that while the first phase of CPEC successfully addressed critical infrastructure and energy challenges,…
Seoul pushes for expanded uranium enrichment, reprocessing rights for nuclear-powered submarines by mid-2030s US President Donald Trump meets with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on October 29, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS South Korea and the United States held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a…
Police presents documentary evidence comprising more than 500 pages against the suspects KARACHI: The District and Sessions Judge South has reserved the verdict on the bail applications of the alleged facilitators of accused Anmol alias Pinky in a narcotics case. During the hearing, the investigating officer submitted significant evidence against the accused facilitators before the…
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday staged a thin recovery in a session marked by both investor concern and confidence, with the market demonstrating remarkable resilience after Monday’s sharp sell-off. The benchmark KSE-100 index successfully absorbed early selling pressure and reversed the momentum. Rather than extending the previous day’s downturn, value hunters viewed the…
Fans, celebrities respond with own experiences of grief, loss after actor opens up in heartfelt Instagram video Actor and digital creator Romaisa Khan took to social media to share a meaningful message about the fear of death and the importance of cherishing loved ones, a message that resonated deeply with many online. Khan shared a…
LAHORE: The historic Bagh-e-Jinnah remains one of the largest bat roosting sites in Lahore. Hundreds of bats can still be seen hanging from old trees during the day before leaving in search of food at dusk. However, experts say their numbers have been steadily declining over the years. Urbanisation, shrinking green spaces, artificial lighting and…
13.5km Babusar Tunnel to be part of four-lane project reducing travel distance by 120km ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has approved the construction of a new 172-kilometre motorway from Mansehra to Chilas via Kaghan, Naran and Jhal Khand, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, who…
Inflatable canvas structure creating rocky effect around Paris’ oldest bridge reportedly damaged by strong winds View of the damaged canvas of the temporary artwork “La Caverne du Pont Neuf” (The Pont Neuf Cave), conceived by French street artist JR as a tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude on the Pont Neuf bridge, after strong winds in…
Probe launched against employer’s son, driver, others after victim succumbs at hospital LAHORE: An 18-year-old domestic worker who had accused her employer’s son and a driver of repeatedly sexually assaulting her has died after spending nearly four weeks in hospital. Police have launched scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding her treatment and criminal investigation. The victim,…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a mixed early trading session on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index remaining in negative territory. The KSE-100 Index declined to 170,646.92 points, losing 374.85 points or 0.22 percent from the previous close of 171,021.77. The index witnessed volatility during the session, reaching an intraday high of 171,624.45…