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[ ISLAMABAD’: The potential of the blue economy is being termed a game changer for Pakistan. Recent surveys and assessments support this claim. The question, however, is which game it is, what the rules are, and more importantly, who the players are. There are clear signals to harness this potential, particularly through offshore oil and … Read more
MALANG, INDONESIA: People in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually serene home, blasting a thumping bass loud enough to crack windows. Loudspeaker towers are commonplace on Indonesia’s main island of Java, blaring a repetitive mix of electronic tunes and traditional folk music at street … Read more
Renowned fashion designer Maria B has come under the spotlight following a series of controversies involving social media posts, legal notices, and public statements on reli-gious and social issues. The controversy erupted after a purported government notice allegedly targeting Ma-ria B circulated widely on social media. The designer swiftly dismissed the document as possibly fabricated, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh on Sunday signed a number of agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in trade, diplomacy, media, education, and cultural exchanges, marking a significant step forward in efforts to reset relations after years of frosty ties, as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sought to move beyond the baggage of 1971. Dar, who is on … Read more
[China Evergrande, set to be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, leaves behind a giant pile of debt and a long line of desperate creditors.
Pakistan Idol, is back, and the excitement is palpable as auditions sweep across the nation. From Multan to Lahore, aspiring singers have taken centre stage, bringing their voices — and their dreams — to the spotlight, the show broadcaster said on Sunday. The auditions kicked off in Multan at the Arts Council, drawing an impressive … Read more
Austin Butler has firmly taken himself out of the running for James Bond, reigniting the debate about what makes 007 distinctively British. Speaking on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, the Elvis and Dune star rejected speculation linking him to the role, declaring that an American Bond would be “sacrilegious”. “I love that man [Denis Villeneuve] … Read more
QUETTA: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday chaired a meeting on water and power issues in Gwadar to improve facilities for local residents. According to a statement, the meeting discussed in detail the power shortage and water issues in Gwadar. The planning minister directed that the establishment of a 170MW solar plant in Gwadar be … Read more
KARACHI: Mounting administrative and financial problems at the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) have drawn attention of the National Assembly as its Standing Committee on Education summoned Vice Chancellor Dr Zabta Shinwari on Monday. The NA panel meeting, to be chaired by the committee chairman and attended by Federal Education Minister … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Murree Traffic Police has issued a special advisory for tourists in view of continuous heavy rains and the risk of landslides in the area. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO), Waseem Akhtar, urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the hill station during the current weather. He warned that landslides could occur due to the rains … Read more
