Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed gratitude after the province’s “Mera Pyara” project was declared a Global Champion by the United Nations-backed World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Awards 2026. In a landmark achievement for Pakistan, two projects launched under the leadership of the chief minister have been included in the […]
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China seeks deeper trade ties with Pakistan, S Asia amid global uncertainty
Chinese commerce ministry officials on Friday stressed the importance of expanding trade ties with South Asia, “especially against the backdrop of the current turbulent and uncertain international and regional situation.” China and South Asian countries should deepen supply chain cooperation and expand beyond infrastructure, transport and power into emerging sectors including e-commerce and biomedicine, Vice […]
The Global Middle Class Is Being Replaced by Two Classes: Owners and Renters
For decades, the middle class represented the psychological backbone of modern capitalism. It was the class that worked, saved, invested cautiously, bought homes, educated children, planned retirements, and believed that discipline would eventually translate into stability. Governments proudly measured their expansion as proof of economic success. Banks built products around it. Politicians campaigned in its […]
Global oil price gains 3% as US strikes Iran
Brent crude oil rose 3 percent on Tuesday after the US military carried out strikes in Iran, adding to uncertainty on whether a deal will be imminently reached to end the war and open up shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiating a deal […]
Govt tightens airport screening after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global emergency
In light of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global emergency, Pakistan has intensified screening measures at airports across the country, along with other precautionary steps. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Saturday, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal directed […]
Pakistan to deepen cooperation among Global South nations: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to its longstanding partnership with China, describing bilateral relations as a model of enduring cooperation rooted in mutual trust, shared progress and people-to-people connectivity. In an article published by China Daily, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, President […]
Pakistan, China share same version on regional, global issues, says Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Islamabad and Beijing shared a “converging vision” on regional and global matters. “Pakistan and China share a converging vision on regional and global issues,” said Dar while addressing the Senate. A Chinese delegation was present in the visitors’ gallery to mark the 75th anniversary […]
Gwadar Port’s tariff rates slashed to attract global shipping
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday announced sweeping reductions in tariff rates at Gwadar Port aimed at strengthening the deep-sea facility’s position as a competitive regional logistics and transshipment hub. In a statement, the minister said the revised policy is designed to significantly increase transit and international transshipment container traffic […]
The Ma’arka-e-Haq: A Global Military Case Study
For years, Pakistan was widely perceived as a struggling nation-grappling with terrorism, facing recurring economic crises, and enduring persistent political instability. However, the conflict of May 2025 challenged many of these assumptions, compelling both India and the wider international community to reassess Pakistan’s resilience and strategic capabilities. The Ma’arka-e-Haq (“Battle of Truth”) has emerged as […]
Pakistan’s diplomacy helps fortify global peace prospects: Rana Sana
Adviser to Prime Minister (PM) on Political and Public Affairs Senator Rana Sanaullah said on Saturday that Pakistan’s proactive and high-level diplomacy played a decisive role in reducing tensions between Iran and the United States, in addition to paving the way for a ceasefire and significantly improving prospects for sustainable peace in the region. Talking […]