Chinese President Xi Jinping has pointed out that China has always viewed China-Pakistan relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, consistently placing Pakistan as a priority in our neighborhood diplomacy. “This year marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Pakistan, and next year, the two countries will celebrate the 75th anniversary […]
Senator Faisal Vawda said on Thursday that he had already predicted fragmentation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) into multiple factions. In a interview with a private TV channel, he said that the PTI was converting into a “PTI-Pakistan”, just like the MQM Pakistan, adding that fate would decide who would rule the party. “The army […]
In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet’s atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes. The two gases – dimethyl sulfide, or […]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed rare talks involving top US, European and Ukrainian officials as a “very important occasion for convergence” as Kyiv’s allies seek to rekindle stalled ceasefire efforts amid transatlantic tensions. The talks involving US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff come as Donald Trump’s push to […]
With Suzanne Collins’ new prequel Sunrise on the Reaping expanding The Hunger Games universe, fans are buzzing over who will bring young Haymitch Abernathy to life on screen. According to Film Updates, actor Charlie Plummer is currently in talks to play the iconic character in the upcoming film adaptation. The prequel focuses on the 50th […]
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released its comprehensive report on the state of competition in Pakistan’s insurance industry, highlighting key challenges and offering strategic recommendations for reform. Globally, the insurance market is expected to reach a premium volume of $7.4 trillion in 2024. The global average insurance penetration was 6.7%, while Pakistan’s was […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday made impressive gains as the benchmark KSE-100 index jumped nearly 900 points, powered by encouraging economic data and a positive trend in regional markets. Renewed investor interest sparked broad-based buying that kept bulls in control for almost throughout the session. A record current account surplus of $1.195 billion […]
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has given directives that the Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KoFHA) should be upgraded to meet international standards and enhance seafood trade. The minister issued the directives during a meeting with KoFHA Managing Director Dr Shahid Mirza on Thursday. KoFHA is a key maritime institution in Karachi […]
The road transport corridor connecting Islamabad, Tehran and Istanbul, in conjunction with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), will prove to be a game changer by promoting regional trade among the four nations. It was stated by Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Vice President Zafar Iqbal during a think-tank meeting on Pakistan-Turkey-China […]