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Security man martyred in North Waziristan, injured officer passes away

07:00 | 21/08/2024

A security official embraced martyrdom and four others, including an officer, were injured during exchanges of fire with militants at two locations in North Waziristan on Sunday, police sources said.

Task force on IPPs: another wild goose chase?

09:10 | 20/08/2024

The formation of the Energy Task Force on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) appears to be a distraction from the real issues plaguing the energy sector.

Protecting Punjab’s women

07:00 | 19/08/2024

Punjab’s Protection of Women Against Violence Act 2016 is most comprehensive legislation passed in history of Pakistan.

Experts raise concern over rapid rise of Chinese app Talkie AI in US

11:09 | 18/08/2024

Following the success of short-form video app TikTok and online marketplace Temu, another Chinese-developed app, Talkie AI, has quickly gained popularity in the United States, as per reports.

BLF Claims Responsibility for Attacks and Pays Tribute to Slain Fighter

07:00 | 17/08/2024

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), through its spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch, has released statements claiming responsibility for recent attacks on Pakistani military forces and paying tribute to a fallen fighter. The statements, released on August 9 and 10, detail the group’s activities and its stance on Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations.

Baloch rights organisations commemorate Independence Day pledge, to continue struggle

06:00 | 16/08/2024

The Baloch National Movement (BNM), a Baloch rights organisation, celebrated the Baloch Independence Day on Sunday (Balochistan gained independence from British rule on August 11, 1947).

18 people reported missing in Balochistan, five dead bodies found in second half of July: Report

07:00 | 15/08/2024

As Balochistan continues to face a dire situation with enforced disappearances, 18 individuals were reported missing in the last weeks of July this year, with five dead bodies found, The Balochistan Post stated in its bi-weekly report.

Turkey’s Mistreatment of International Tourists

07:00 | 14/08/2024

This latest news from Turkey is quite telling of the trend one can observe in the country. Kemal Ataturk’s Western-facing secular Turkey has disappeared, taking on a conservative character under the two-decade-old rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. And Erdogan’s Turkey is no longer as welcoming to tourists as it was.

Short-term inflation rises

07:00 | 13/08/2024

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the rate of inflation increased 17.96% in the week ended August 8.

Border district Qila Abdullah reports fifth polio case this year

07:00 | 12/08/2024

A fifth case of polio has been reported from a district near the Afghan border, taking the number of polio victims detected in Balochistan to 10, out of a total of 13 reported from across Pakistan this year.

“Hope for early return to normalcy...”: PM Modi to head of Bangladesh’s interim govt Muhammad Yunus

07:00 | 10/08/2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming his new responsibilities as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government and emphasised bringing about an early return to normalcy and ensuring the protection of the Hindu minority.

Pakistani workers side-lined by Gulf employers due to 'deplorable standard'

11:42 | 09/08/2024

During a recent meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, it was revealed that employers in the Gulf region prefer side-lining Pakistani workers due to their deplorable standards, while issues such as high crime rates, inappropriate behaviour, and a lack of skills among Pakistani workers were highlighted as major concerns.

The class war, attacks on livelihoods

09:56 | 05/08/2024

WORKING people in Pakistan are literally struggling to breathe. If they seek some relief from the heat by turning on a couple of fans and using a refrigerator (assuming they own one), they will be hit with an electricity bill well in excess of their entire household earnings. To rub salt in their wounds, they are forced to pay through their teeth despite long hours of loadshedding.

The Rapidly Expanding India’s E-Commerce Landscape

07:00 | 04/08/2024

Over the last decade, India has experienced rapid expansion in India’s digital space, with India’s e-commerce sector expected to reach INR 4,416.68 billion by the end of 2024, and with an annual growth rate of 11.45% to reach INR 7,591.94 billion by 2029. India has turned out to be the second largest online shopper base globally in 2030, with nearly 500-600 million online shoppers.

Tourism Minister Promotes ‘Welcome India’ Campaign Amidst Evolving India-Maldives Relations

10:44 | 03/08/2024

Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal arrived in India yesterday for a six-day visit, spearheading the “Welcome India” initiative aimed at bolstering the Maldives’ appeal as a premier holiday destination for Indian travelers. This campaign features a series of tourism roadshows in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru from July 30 to August 3, as reported by The Print.

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