How Lu Xun, a Famous Chinese Writer, Became a Cute Communist Mascot
The Chinese Communist Party has turned Lu Xun, a Mao-era hero who excoriated the establishment, into a bland, Disney-style character.
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Restoring Lahore’s timeless beauty
Historic forts, mosques and murals being restored through traditional craftsmanship to preserve centuries of culture LAHORE: Considered the cultural hub of Pakistan, Lahore is home to numerous heritage sites that span centuries, connecting the city’s rich past with its vibrant present. Historic structures such as the Lahore Fort, Wazir Khan Mosque, and the Shahi Hammam … Read more
Starmer wishes success to Islamabad talks
. Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in central London on March 16, 2026. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday felicitated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on hosting peace negotiations in Islamabad between the United States and Iran, and … Read more
SBP injects over Rs2tr via OMOs
[ State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected more than Rs2 trillion into the banking system on Friday through two Open Market Operations (OMOs), signalling continued liquidity support for the government’s fiscal needs. According to the central bank, in the conventional segment, the SBP conducted a reverse repo … Read more
Iran Looks to Project Unity With Large Delegation to Peace Talks
At least 70 people are in the team that is scheduled to negotiate with the American side in Pakistan on Saturday.
Artemis II Splashdown Gives NASA Momentum in Renewed Moon Race
The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — captivated the world with their historic mission.
Sindh offers single-window facility to Punjab industrialists
[ Syed Nasir Hussain Shah. PHOTO: Syed Nasir Hussain Shah KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that they will provide all facilities to the industrialists of Gujranwala for establishing their businesses and industries in Karachi. “We will provide single-window facilities to the industrialists from Gujranwala,” … Read more
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Israel blocks Spain from Gaza truce monitor
. JERUSALEM: Israel said on Friday it had blocked Spain from participating in the work of a US-led centre established to help stabilise post-war Gaza following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat was set up after the ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, to monitor the … Read more
Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
[ ISLAMABAD: Hopes are running high that Pakistan and Iran may revive their gas and oil pipeline projects following peace talks between Iran and the United States. Pakistan and Iran had signed a commercial agreement during the tenure of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in 2009 and later then Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Pakistan’s former … Read more