36 h. ago Rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall forecast for northern Pakistan from November 4

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a new spell of rain, wind, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over the mountains, beginning from November 4 in the upper parts of the country. According to the Met Office, a westerly wave is likely to approach the northern regions on the night of November 3 […]

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3 d. ago US delegation explores Pakistan’s critical minerals potential

ISLAMABAD: A high-level US delegation met with Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Friday to discuss cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, aiming to establish secure and transparent critical mineral supply chains for American industry. Read More: Pakistan’s Minerals: The New Geopolitical Bargaining Chip The delegation, led by Robert Louis Strayer II, president of the […]

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8 d. ago Istanbul talks enter third day as Pakistan, Afghanistan seek lasting truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan officials met in Istanbul on Monday for a third straight day of peace talks. The discussions followed a ceasefire agreed in Doha on October 19 after deadly border clashes. Dozens of people were killed in the worst violence since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021. The ongoing talks, mediated by […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to boost defence and security cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Bangladesh’s top military leadership have agreed to enhance defence and security collaboration between the two countries, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. During an official visit to Bangladesh, Gen Mirza met Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Chief of Naval Staff […]

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1 week ago Met Office warns of ‘alarming rise’ in smog levels, spike in respiratory illnesses

Pakistan is expected to witness a sharp rise in smog levels in the coming days, particularly across Punjab’s eastern and southern regions, as stable and dry weather patterns set in. Smog which is a noxious mix of smoke and fog typically develops between November and mid-December when meteorological conditions trap pollutants close to the ground, […]

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2 w. ago Goldman sachs warns China’s grip on rare earths risks global economy

Goldman Sachs has raised alarm over China’s overwhelming control of rare earth minerals, warning that even minor disruptions in supply could cause massive economic fallout worldwide. The bank highlighted that China currently dominates 69 per cent of global rare earth mining, 92 per cent of refining, and 98 per cent of magnet manufacturing — giving […]

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2 w. ago President, Siemens chief discuss cooperation in healthcare sector

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday met with Khurram Jameel, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Healthineers Pakistan and Afghanistan, at Aiwan-e-Sadr to discuss collaboration in cancer care and healthcare infrastructure development. During the meeting, both sides discussed areas of potential cooperation in medical technology, imaging diagnostics, and the use of artificial intelligence in digital […]

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2 w. ago Naval Chief strengthens US ties with focus on maritime security

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the United States to strengthen defence ties and maritime cooperation. The visit focused on deepening bilateral engagement between the Pakistan Navy and US military and diplomatic officials. Admiral Ashraf met top US naval leaders, including Vice Admiral Yvette Davids and Vice Admiral Thomas G. Allan Jr. […]

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4 w. ago Rs415,000 Per Tola: Gold prices climb at lightning speed in Pakistan

KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan kickstarted week, jumping to unprecedented levels at Rs415,278 per tola after jaw-dropping single-day spike

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