Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: NNI ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing efforts to break the deadlock in US-Iran peace talks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday discussed the evolving Middle East situation and Pakistan’s diplomatic push for regional peace with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, who called…
. The Economic Survey for the outgoing year paints an optimistic outlook of the economy, despite the growth target being missed. The survey highlights notable macroeconomic progress featuring enhanced fiscal discipline, LSM growth and exchange rate stabilisation. Importantly, the agricultural sector demonstrated sustained resilience against the dual pressures of climate degradation and extra-monsoonal floods. Moreover,…
. MUZAFFARABAD/ MIRPUR: The PML-N has accelerated preparations for former prime minister and party president Nawaz Sharif’s public rally in Muzaffarabad on July 21, as senior party leaders arrived in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to finalise election arrangements. Adviser to the PM Rana Sanaullah and Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam reached Muzaffarabad…
Revival of route comes amid growing demand from students, business professionals, tourists Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday announced the resumption of its direct flight service between Islamabad and Beijing, effective July 3, restoring a key air link between Pakistan and China and further reinforcing the longstanding ties between the two countries. The revival of…
In separate telephone calls, EU and Canada agree to maintain close contact with Pakistan Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand (L), Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (M), European Union HRVP Kaja Kallas (R). European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand have praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran peace efforts during separate…
. WASHINGTON: Democratic US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned on Tuesday, minutes before a congressional committee was set to hold a hearing on her punishment for ethics violations. Her departure immediately expands Republicans’ narrow majority to 217-213 with an independent who caucuses with Republicans and four vacancies. In a social media post announcing her resignation, Cherfilus-McCormick…
Project aims to expand cotton cultivation and address challenges affecting production in the region BAHAWALPUR: The Punjab government has introduced a subsidy programme for farmers in Bahawalpur to promote cotton cultivation and increase production through model farms and mechanisation support. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Agriculture Department, the initiative includes financial incentives for…
US lawmakers propose mandatory independent security audits for powerful AI models under new bipartisan legislation Incoming Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA) reacts during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 13, 2022. REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s top technology adviser is monitoring the situation after OpenAI disclosed that one of…
Regulator says some users may experience intermittent degradation in internet quality and connectivity The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Thursday that it was monitoring disruption to internet traffic caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system, warning that some users may experience intermittent degradation in internet services. In a…
Study offers fresh insight into how natural products may affect medical treatments. Photo: The study offers fresh insight into how cinnamon may affect medical treatments. Listen to article Cinnamon may be a beloved spice in kitchens and health stores alike, but a new study has found that overconsumption could interfere with how the body processes prescription drugs….