Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif delivered what was described as a historic address at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting the Punjab government’s welfare, housing, infrastructure and environmental initiatives. Addressing the Leaders Summit of the World Urban Forum in Baku, she said it was an honour to participate in the global gathering, […]
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President Zardari reaffirms rights of visually impaired on World Braille Day
President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding the dignity, rights and full participation of persons with visual impairment, marking World Braille Day observed on January 4. In a message issued on the occasion, the president extended greetings to persons with visual impairment across the country and underscored the importance of inclusion in […]
Why is Pakistan Winning in Trump’s World?
The world is stepping into a new season, where familiar certainties are starting to fade and new possibilities are beginning to take shape amidst change. For many years, the patterns of international relations followed a well-known tempo, one conducted from Washington. Today, that rhythm feels different. During President Trump’s time in office, the United States […]
Newborn Dies in Gaza Storm
A newborn baby died in Gaza due to severe cold during Gaza storm death conditions. Two-week-old Muhammad Khalil Abu al-Khair passed away on Monday from hypothermia. He had been hospitalized in an intensive care unit since Sunday, health authorities said. The tragic death highlights the vulnerability of infants in the war-ravaged enclave. Storm Byron caused […]
Bondi Attack Linked to ISIS Influence
Australian police say the Bondi attack targeted a Hanukkah event in Sydney. The Bondi attack killed 16 people, including one gunman. Authorities are treating it as terrorism. The incident shocked the nation. Police said the alleged attackers were a father and son. Both had traveled to the Philippines before the attack. Investigators are examining the […]
Freedom of Expression Faces Global Decline
Freedom of expression has declined worldwide, Unesco reported on Monday. The Media Development Report shows a 10 percent drop since 2012. Unesco warned that freedom of expression now faces historic pressure. It urged governments to protect journalism and invest in media. Meanwhile, journalists face rising physical, digital, and legal threats. Since 2018, hundreds of reporters […]
Afghan Suspect Faces Murder Charges
An Afghan suspect accused of shooting two US National Guard soldiers will now face first-degree murder charges. Officials said the attack was planned and carried out near the White House. One soldier died from her injuries, while another remains in critical condition. Prosecutors upgraded the case from assault to murder. The development has pushed the […]
US Military Latin America Operation Announced
The US announced a new military operation in Latin America called Operation Southern Spear. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said it targets narco-terrorists and protects the Homeland. He posted on social media that the mission aims to remove drugs and related threats. No specific details were provided on how it differs from existing operations. Experts warn […]
Lahore becomes world’s most-polluted city
Citizens of Lahore continue to reel under dense smog, driven by worsening air pollution, with the Swiss air quality monitor, IQAir, reporting the city’s air quality index (AQI) recorded at 329, “hazardous” at around 9am. The metropolis’s AQI had shot up to as high as 424 earlier in the morning, with the level of deadly […]
A Connected World
For years, the global economy has tilted toward protectionism, each tariff and travel ban drawing new borders around old anxieties. It is against this backdrop that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s quiet campaign for regional economic cooperation feels refreshing. In an age when isolation has become political currency, Islamabad is choosing engagement, and that choice deserves […]