Politics & Governance
The important role of bacteria in the production of flavored chocolate
Bacteria play a fundamental role in the production of chocolate flavor and aroma. In fact, when cocoa beans are crushed, they still taste “bitter and tasteless”. The real flavor is...
Uzbekistan-China railway routes: trade, transit, and new logistics centers
The historical roots of Uzbek-Chinese relations go back centuries and today serve as a solid foundation for the development of effective, mutually beneficial partnership at the present stage. The ancient...
Focus on Climate Change
It is easy to confuse images and videos from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for scenes from a post-apocalyptic film. It is impossible to describe the extent of the...
The Floods of 2025: a stark warning of what the future holds if we fail to act
By Sardar Khan Niazi In the summer of 2025, Pakistan once again found itself drowning—not just in water, but also in a crisis of planning, governance, and environmental negligence. The...
Pakistan: Back in the game
Asif Mahmood There was a time, not too long ago, when many believed Pakistan had slipped into irrelevance. When Donald Trump entered the White House, the talk in Washington and...
In-camera Briefing by Minister of IT on Developments of 5G Spectrum in Pakistan
IT exports at USD 3.8B; freelancers USD 0.7B (↑91%). Pakistan Digital Authority formed; national digital blueprint for agriculture, health, education. Skills push: 300,000 in training; target 1 million; strong jobs...
The President approved the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025.
ISLAMABAD: The President has approved the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025. According to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025. According...
Dinosaur-era crocodile remains discovered in Patagonia
Paleontologists have discovered the remains of a fearsome crocodile-like creature called Kostensuchus atrox from the Corillo Formation of southern Patagonia, dating back to about 7 million years ago. The creature...
How is light therapy beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients?
Current research suggests that in some cases, light therapy may improve cognitive function, sleep, and behavior. Here are a few research studies and their findings: Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation A pilot clinical...
831 people died due to rains and floods in two months, 480 in KP, 191 in Punjab
ISLAMABAD: The NDMA has released a report on the devastation caused by the recent monsoon rains and floods. According to the NDMA, 16 people died and 10 were injured due...
