31-gun salutes in Islamabad, 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals held at dawn; special prayers prayed KARACHI: The nation marked its Pakistan Day on Monday with gun salutes, official ceremonies and renewed pledges of national unity and progress. Pakistan Day is celebrated to commemorate the historic Lahore Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, which set the […]
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The entrance to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission in Karachi. — APP/file RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has launched the Space4Climate Initiative to strengthen climate resilience and support environmental efforts through advanced space-based technologies, The news reported. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the
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RAWALPINDI: The growing trend of children spending Eid money on toy guns has raised serious concerns as stalls selling such toys were set up across streets and neighborhoods during Eid. Toy guns, ranging from pistols to replicas of modern weapons such as rifles, Kalashnikovs and machine guns, were openly sold at inflated prices. These toys
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Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon briefs the media about the decisions of the provincial cabinet. March 10. Photo: Screengrab (YOUTUBE) KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet Sub-Committee on Austerity has ordered 60% of government vehicles across multiple departments to be taken off the roads, in a move aimed at reducing fuel consumption and government expenditure. Chairman
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XRP fell below the $1.40 level after a sharp wave of selling and is still struggling to recover, with buyers unable to push prices significantly higher. The weak bounce suggests selling pressure remains stronger than demand, keeping the token under pressure as traders look for signs of stabilization near current levels. News background XRP moved
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KARACHI: Karachi woke up to an unexpected twist on the first morning of Eid-ul-Fitr as downpours lashed the city, turning festive streets into waterlogged areas and adding a refreshing chill to the air. The downpour began early in the morning and continued for nearly one to one-and-a-half hours, surprising many residents as they prepared for
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Behind the iron bars, a pair of old eyes watch the crowds come and go. His hands, meant for forests and sun-warmed branches, rest on cold steel. In the silence between camera clicks and children’s cheers, his heart remembers the freedom of the sky, the rustle of the leaves, the language of the wind. Photo:
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Zardari, Shehbaz pay tribute to the resilience of the nation’s armed forces on Pakistan Day President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called for national unity, resilience and collective efforts to steer Pakistan through current challenges as the nation
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Counter Terrorism in Karachi. Photo: PPI (file) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has topped the Global Terrorism Index for the first time as the country saw a continued rise in terrorist violence, with terror-related deaths rising to 1,139 in 2025, a six percent increase from the previous year. The Global Terrorism Index 2026, published by the Institute for
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After a strong 2025 in which we awarded LG’s three OLED TVs – the B5, C5 and G5 – positive reviews, and argued that the mid-range C5 is the best TV for most people, the company has finally revealed Australian pricing and availability for its 2026 range of TVs. As was the case last year,
