Pakistan aims to expand exports

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, in a productive day of engagements in Birmingham, explored the potential for deeper commercial ties, unlocking new market opportunities and expanding Pakistan’s export footprint in the United Kingdom. The minister held a detailed meeting with the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, where he highlighted Pakistan’s … Read more

Clashes rage in Druze region as Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire

Listen to article Sectarian clashes escalated in Syria’s predominantly Druze region of Sweida on Saturday, with machinegun fire and mortar shelling ringing out after days of bloodshed as the government struggled to implement a ceasefire. Reuters reporters heard gunfire from inside the city of Sweida and saw shells land in nearby villages. There were no immediate, confirmed … Read more

Good news, gone bad

PUBLISHED January 26, 2025 LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: “Is there good news?” In a culture where newly married couples are constantly bombarded by prying friends and family over their plans for a baby, pregnancy is generally seen as a beautiful blessing paving the way for a new life to enter the world. Yet, what precedes the arrival of … Read more

At least 28 dead as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

Listen to article At least 28 people have died and dozens are missing after a tourist boat carrying more than 50 capsized Saturday in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, state media said. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized because of sudden heavy rain as it toured the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Dan Tri … Read more