Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians reach record number in October, UN say

Home to 2.7 million Palestinians, the West Bank was meant for a future state, but Israeli settlements keep expanding More than 140 settler outposts have been set up without Israeli government approval since the 1990s. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli settlers carried out at least 264 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank during October, marking … Read more

‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ programme provides interest-free loans to thousands

A total of 30,600 houses have been constructed in record time under the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” programme, latest statistics from the Punjab Housing Department reveal. Approximately 105,700 families have received loans under the initiative so far, with a second installment disbursed to 69,200 families to complete construction. Read: CM Maryam approves Rs62bn for ‘Apni … Read more

Pakistani troops, JF-17 jets to participate in Azerbaijan’s Victory Day parade: Tarar

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that Pakistani troops and JF-17 Thunder jets would take part in Azerbaijan’s Victory Day parade later in the day. Victory Day, marked annually on November 8 since 2020, celebrates Azerbaijan’s success in the 44-day Karabakh Liberation War against Armenia. “Long live Pakistan-Azerbaijan friendship. Pakistani troops and JF-17 Thunder … Read more

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says demand for Blackwell chips ‘very strong’

Nvidia chief hailed wafer supply, praised partners as AI boom drives new chip cycle Nvidia logo, human hand and miniature of 3D-printed robot hand are seen in this illustration taken August 27, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Saturday said the semiconductor giant is experiencing “very strong demand” for its state-of-the-art Blackwell chips, as … Read more