US President Donald Trump on Friday continued to make a case for deserving the Nobel Peace Prize, once again highlighting his role in ending the Pakistan-India conflict in May 2025. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with oil and gas executives at the White House in Washington, Trump was questioned about Venezuelan opposition leader María...
Lahore: Police have issued a stern warning to citizens, cautioning that purchasing second-hand mobile phones from online platforms or unregistered sellers may lead to fraud, as recent data reveals a shocking number of people unknowingly used stolen devices over the past seven years. According to records from the Punjab Police Mobile Tracking Unit, over 35,000...
Beijing: The Chinese Embassy has issued an urgent advisory calling on its citizens and companies near the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border to evacuate immediately due to a worsening security situation. In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy described the security environment in the border region as “complex and severe.” It highlighted a series of attacks on...
Pakistan is a land of contrasts and hidden treasures, where every corner tells a story of breathtaking beauty. From towering snowy peaks to golden desert sands, from tranquil alpine lakes to turquoise coastal waters, the country offers travelers a journey like no other. The northern areas of Pakistan are truly spellbinding. Hunza Valley, with its...
On 8 December 2025, the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Water Development Outlook 2025 stripped away any remaining ambiguity. More than 80% of Pakistanis lack access to safe drinking water. Per-capita availability has fallen to around 1,100 cubic metres, well into scarcity territory. Unregulated groundwater extraction is not only depleting aquifers but spreading arsenic contamination across...
A Chinese company has introduced what it calls the world’s first robot phone, a device that stands apart from conventional smartphones due to its highly unusual design and camera mechanism. Unlike ordinary smartphones currently available in the market, this device is not positioned as a standard handset. It has been described as a robot smartphone...
When Islamabad International Airport officially became operational in 2018, it was introduced as more than just a replacement for an outdated facility. It was presented as a statement — a gateway meant to reflect modern Pakistan, efficiency, and global standards. For travelers arriving in the capital, expectations were high: smoother operations, superior infrastructure, and an...
ISLAMABAD:A rock climbing championship has officially kicked off in Islamabad, bringing together young athletes from across Pakistan in a show of strength, endurance, and determination. The event has been launched by the Alpine Club of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Interprovincial Coordination Division, marking an important step toward the promotion of adventure sports in the...
Shahzad Manzar, whose real name was Ibrahim Abdul Rahman Arif, is known as a respected short story writer and critic in Urdu literature. He was born on January 1, 1933, in Calcutta, India. His father’s name was Abdul Rahman Ahmed Arif, from whom his full name was derived. After the creation of Pakistan, he moved...
Bullying, neglect and violence leave marks that linger well into adulthood. Childhood is described as a formative period. The entire span of childhood carries deep vulnerability. These years do not merely shape a person but they can make or break them. With the brain at its most malleable, childhood is when experiences, environments and relationships...