Economy & Technology
Community-led 500kW power project inaugurated in flood-hit GB district
GILGIT: In the flood-ravaged valleys of Ghizer, where homes, roads, and livelihoods were washed away by this year’s devastating deluge, a new symbol of recovery has emerged, a 500kW community-run...
Shaza pledges full backing for indigenous PC hardware manufacturers to cut imports, save forex
KARACHI: Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khwaja on Saturday pledged the government’s full backing for Pakistan’s local PC hardware manufacturers, calling indigenous production vital to cutting import...
India clinch Asia Cup title with five-wicket win over Pakistan
DUBAI: India sealed a dramatic victory over Pakistan to win the Asia Cup 2025, chasing down a target of 147 with five wickets in hand and just two balls to...
Pakistan steps up trade diplomacy with Bangladesh through high-level visit
DHAKA: Pakistan has intensified efforts to expand economic and trade ties with Bangladesh, with the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Ihsaan Afzal Khan, wrapping up a multi-day visit to...
Pakistani parents resist HPV vaccine amid infertility fears
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first nationwide rollout of the HPV vaccine, aimed at protecting girls against cervical cancer, has been disrupted by widespread misinformation, with many parents refusing consent and some schools...
India police register case against Vijay’s party after stampede kills 39 at rally
NEW DELHI: Police in India have filed a criminal case against senior leaders of Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party after a stampede at his election rally killed 39 people in Tamil...
Bumrah criticised for ‘jets-down’ celebration in Asia Cup final against Pakistan
DUBAI: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah came under fire on social media for his “jets-down” celebration after dismissing Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf in the Asia Cup 2025 final at the...
Fans condemn Yadav’s obstructing-the-field appeal against Pakistan skipper Agha
DUBAI: Controversy erupted in the Asia Cup 2025 final when Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav appealed for obstructing the field against Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha, sparking anger among fans. The...
India post lowest powerplay score of Asia Cup 2025 as Pakistan strike early
DUBAI: India were left reeling in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium after managing only 36 runs in the powerplay, their lowest of the tournament and...
US prosecutors link Indian agent to assassination plans in Pakistan, Nepal, says report
WASHINGTON: A murder-for-hire plot in the US that authorities say involved an Indian government official included plans for an additional assassination in Nepal or Pakistan, prosecutors alleged in court documents....
