Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said that they have detected unusual movement of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) along the border in Ladakh. The Air Force chief also said they have already put in place its own strategy to respond to any contingency. Air Chief Marshal RKS […]
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New stylish cars all set to take over Pakistani roads
LAHORE: Hyundai Nishat Motors officially launched two vehicle variants at the Emporium Mall Lahore on Saturday. The company expects to begin with the launch of completely prepared sports utility vehicle (SUV) – Santa Fe. All inclusive, the variation is accessible in seven unique models in any case, as indicated by the company, the quantity of […]
UN to give $30m to “Kamyab Jawan Program”
ISLAMABAD: United Nation (UN) pledged its support to “Kamyab Jawan Program” and announced $30 million funds. UN representatives on Wednesday have met Prime Minister Imran Khan, where PM hailed the efforts of United Nations to empower the youth in Pakistan. The program will assist 0.2 million youngsters through Small and Medium size Enterprises (SME). The […]
Five-day multinational maritime exercise ‘AMAN-19’ begins today
KARACHI: The five-day multinational maritime exercise AMAN-19 started in Karachi from today (Friday). The drill is aimed at fostering maritime cooperation, promoting safe and security maritime environment for regional and global stability and for preserving oceans which is the common heritage of mankind. During the flags raising ceremony, flags of 46 countries participating in this […]
Philippines hit by deadly measles outbreak
A growing measles outbreak in the Philippines killed at least 25 people last month, officials said Thursday, putting some of the blame on mistrust stoked by a scare over an anti-dengue fever vaccine. Most of the dead are children and the toll is expected to rise as more cases are confirmed of the highly contagious […]
British horse racing cancelled after equine flu outbreak
All British horse racing was cancelled on Thursday after three animals tested positive for equine influenza despite having been vaccinated against the disease. Horses from the infected yard raced on Wednesday at Ayr and Ludlow, potentially exposing a significant number of animals from yards across Britain and in Ireland. Four meetings were scheduled for Thursday […]
Taliban sit for second day with Afghan leaders in Moscow
The Taliban entered a second day of unprecedented talks Wednesday with powerful Afghan politicians in Moscow, sidestepping the Kabul government as it pursues a leading stake in the war-torn country. The rare public appearance that kicked off a day before saw Taliban officials spell out their vision for Afghanistan in front of rolling cameras and […]
Uzbekistan gives visa-free entry to visitors from 45 countries
Uzbekistan on Friday granted visa-free entry to citizens of 45 countries to boost tourism, which the government views as vital for economic growth. The countries benefiting from a 30-day visa waiver that went into force on Friday include the majority of European countries including Britain as well as Australia, Canada, Argentina and Chile. The United […]
From Rings to Ringo: Peter Jackson helms Beatles documentary
Acclaimed “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson announced Thursday he is working on a documentary detailing the making of The Beatles’ classic album “Let It Be” 50 years ago. The New Zealander said the film was based on 55 hours of never-before-seen footage and 140 hours of audio from the Fab Four’s recording sessions. […]
Grams of gold fuel French Guiana’s ruthless jungle economy
Honda all-terrain vehicles have replaced mules as the beast of burden of choice, but the wildcat mining camps of French Guiana are governed by the same rules and violence that have marked gold rushes since the 19th century. Around 10,000 men are thought to be toiling deep in the jungle of the territory in South […]