UN chief sees Pakistan-India ceasefire as opportunity for lasting peace

UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the ceasefire announced by Pakistan and India on Saturday, describing it as a “positive step” that could pave the way for lasting peace, his spokesperson said. The statement came after the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire, following the intervention of US President Donald […]

Pakistan resumes Hajj flights after ceasefire with India

Ministry of Religious Affairs has resumed the Hajj operation following the announcement of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and the reopening of Pakistan’s airspace, Express News reported. Last night, following Indian missile attacks on three Pakistan Air Force bases by India, which were intercepted by the country’s air defence systems, Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) […]

Pakistan reopens airspace for all flights after ceasefire agreement with India

Pakistan has reopened its airspace to all civilian and commercial flights after reaching a ceasefire agreement with India, following days of heightened military tensions and cross-border shelling. The move restores normal flight operations at airports nationwide, signalling a return to stability after a period of disruption. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Pakistan Airports […]

China unveils coin-sized nuclear battery that could last up to 100 years

China has unveiled a breakthrough in energy technology with the development of miniaturised nuclear batteries that could transform the future of energy storage. In January 2024, Beijing-based company Betavolt introduced the BV100, a coin-sized battery powered by Nickel-63, capable of lasting up to 50 years without requiring a recharge. Production is already underway, with applications […]

Indian shelling leaves 13 civilians martyred, more than 50 injured in AJK

The region’s disaster management authority confirmed that Indian shelling had resulted in at least 13 civilians being martyred in Azad Jammu and Kashmir(AJK) during the past 12-hour span leading up to Saturday noon, Reuters reported. Over 50 people were also injured during the exchanges, with emergency teams deployed to assist the affected population, offcials said. The Indian […]