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China achieves numerous breakthroughs in space exploration quest
(Xinhua) 09:54, October 18, 2025 BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- It has been more than five months since the Shenzhou-20 crew entered China's space station. The three astronauts have carried out various tasks in this period, including space science...

Pakistan to launch national action plan to protect endangered sharks in Arabian Sea
Pakistan is preparing to roll out a national action plan aimed at safeguarding vulnerable shark species in the Arabian Sea, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs announced on Saturday, marking a significant step toward sustainable marine management and...

Punjab Govt Claims to Have Reduced Lahore’s Air Pollution by 70%
The Punjab Environment Department has reported a 70 percent reduction in air pollution in Kahna following the use of anti-smog guns, marking a breakthrough in the fight against hazardous air quality in the city. The department shared the results...

Oxford University Press Pakistan hosts School Leaders’ Conference
LAHORE - Oxford University Press Pakistan (OUPP) hosted the School Leaders’ Conference in Lahore the other day, bringing together educators, policymakers, and academic experts from across the region. As Pakistan’s cultural heart and a leading...

5th PATDC, Made in Pakistan Exhibition witnesses remarkable progress in Addis Ababa
ISLAMABAD - The second day of the 5th Pakistan–Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Made in Pakistan Exhibition witnessed remarkable progress at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, marked by dynamic B2B meetings, a high-level visit from the...

Skill Tech Hub signs cooperation agreement with CIIC-China International Intellectech
ISLAMABAD - Skill Tech Hub has entered into a landmark cooperation agreement with CIIC - China International Intellectech Co., Ltd., to launch international-standard vocational training programmes in Pakistan. The signing ceremony was held at the...

Pakistan to launch national action plan for shark conservation: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that a national action plan is being prepared in consultation with stakeholders to protect vulnerable shark species in the Arabian Sea. In a statement on...

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe Honored at PACOLI New York’s Pakistan-USA Trade Summit 2025
The distinguished PACOLI New York Inc. and 4th Pillar TV USA brought together an evening of diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange with their 2025 Pakistan-USA Trade Summit, a private meet-and-greet with chamber executives held on October 18 at...

Bleeding Borders: Pakistan's unending war with Taliban
The country has the largest army in the Muslim world—around 6.5 lakh soldiers, fighter jets, and nuclear weapons—yet it is losing men to Taliban ambushes and suicide attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Pakistan, long proud of its military...

Suparco successfully launches Pakistan’s first hyperspectral satellite
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has successfully launched Pakistan’s first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, from the Chinese Satellite Launch Centre, marking a major milestone in the country’s space program....

Pakistan within BrahMos missile range, Operation Sindoor was just trailer: Rajnath
Lucknow: Every inch of Pakistan’s territory lies within range of BrahMos and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday, in a stern warning to Pakistan. The operation proved that...

Pakistan is story of ever-increasing challenges
By Prof Dr Akhtar Hussain Sandhu Pakistan has been passing through a turbulent phase by means of internal and external challenges. All the administrative authorities are trying to bridle this nuisance and menace. The crucial national and...

Three Baloch Youths Forcibly Disappeared By Pakistani Forces: Rights Body
(MENAFN- IANS) Quetta, Oct 18 (IANS) At least three Baloch students have been forcibly disappeared by the Pakistani security forces in Balochistan, said a leading human rights organisation on Saturday.The latest incident comes against the backdrop...

Pakistan gets its first Imperial College London Campus in Lahore
ISLAMABAD – Exciting development for students as Imperial College London Campus is coming to Lahore, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that Imperial College London will open campus in Nawaz Sharif IT City this year. The campus of...

Forty-Five Years of War: Historical rupture between Pakistan and Taliban
When the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in August 2021, people across Pakistan, from common citizens to top leaders, were happy and hopeful that Pakistan-Afghanistan relations would grow stronger under the Taliban government. Pakistan has long...

Pakistani Students Can Now Study at the University of Tokyo With Full Funding
Pakistani students aiming to pursue higher education in Japan now have the opportunity to apply for the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2026, a fully funded master’s program supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The scholarship covers...

Science The Brighter Side of News After 700,000 years, Iran’s dormant Taftan volcano is starting to rise
For decades, the colossal Taftan volcano of eastern Iran appeared a lifeless piece of history. It towered nearly 13,000 feet above the desert landscape, standing proud and still. But in 2023, something remarkable did happen—its summit started...

Pakistan Launches GO AI Hub in Islamabad to Boost Data Center Development and Tech Growth
In collaboration with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan has just launched the GO AI Hub in Islamabad to boost the country’s digital transformation, AI capabilities, and attract global investment. The launch is expected to play a major role in enhancing...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch GO AI Hub to boost digital and AI collaboration
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have jointly launched GO AI Hub Pakistan in Islamabad, marking a key milestone in advancing bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and digital innovation, according to a statement. The...

Pakistan’s Trump 2.0 Charm Offensive Wins CNN Praise; Experts Call It A Temporary, Fragile Alliance
In a recent analysis published on October 18, 2025, CNN highlighted Pakistan’s remarkable transformation in its relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump. Titled “With rare earths, deft diplomacy (and ample flattery),...