Balochistan, which holds around 75% of Pakistan’s mineral wealth, is emerging as a central pillar of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with policymakers and analysts stressing that development, stability and prosperity in the province are closely tied to the success of the multibillion-dollar connectivity project. The long coastline of Balochistan, the province rich in coal, copper, gold, […]
Life in Quetta remained tense and unsettled on Monday as residents entered a third day without internet services, following a deadly weekend attack by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 92 terrorists were killed as security forces repelled the attacks across the province on Saturday, while 15 security personnel were […]
A one-day family festival held in Karachi carried a strong message of women’s empowerment, with women-led stalls and homegrown online businesses taking centre stage. Organised at Habitt City, the festival brought together families, young entrepreneurs and creative women, many of whom are using digital platforms to turn their skills into sustainable sources of income. The […]
United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he had agreed to a trade deal with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and slashed reciprocal tariffs for the country to 18% from 25%. In a post on social media platform Truth Social following a call with Modi., he said: “It was an honour to speak […]
Air India grounded a Boeing 787 aircraft on Monday after a pilot reported a “possible defect” in its fuel control switch, the airline said, a similar issue to that involved in a deadly crash last year. “We are aware that one of our pilots has reported a possible defect on the fuel control switch of […]