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Two countries agree on shipping route Proposed agreement would give Iran control of inbound traffic Any contr DUBAI/RIYADH: Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties do not interfere, … Read more
With a protest movement in Kashmir challenging its authority in the region, Pakistan restricts independent reporting by local and foreign media.
The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.
In a deeply disturbing incident, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after allegedly being sexually assaulted in Qayyumabad, prompting police to arrest a 17-year-old relative as investigations get under way. The tragedy occurred in the densely populated Qayyumabad area, where the child was brought back home in critical condition after allegedly being taken out by a relative … Read more
Streaming platforms, modern cinemas with int’l films replace city’s iconic movie theatres ISLAMABAD: Traditional cinema halls in Rawalpindi, once the city’s foremost source of entertainment, have faded into history in the age of social media, leaving behind little more than memories for residents. Cinema enthusiasts, to this day, recall spending every weekend with friends at … Read more
[The office was home to members of the app’s content moderation team.
. ISLAMABAD: The Babusar Highway was closed after high level flooding at Thak while traffic on the Karakoram Highway suspended following the overturning of a freight truck near Shing Nala (Goner Farm), disrupting travel to the northern areas and prompting authorities to urge motorists to avoid non-essential journeys until both routes are restored. According to … Read more
[Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.
Conservation experts are trying to slow the march of the viral disease in a country that is home to rare and endangered bird species.
Sign minutes after two days of talks covering $10b trade, investment and border connectivity ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to accelerate efforts to expand bilateral trade and investment, reaffirming their commitment to achieving a shared target of $10 billion in annual trade through stronger economic cooperation, progress on a proposed free trade agreement … Read more