53 m. ago Discord expands Family Center with enhanced parental monitoring

Discord has introduced new updates to its Family Center, offering parents more detailed insights into their teens’ activity on the platform. The updates include tracking purchases, top interactions, and total time spent, aiming to help guardians monitor potential overuse or overspending. Originally launched in 2023, Discord’s Family Center allowed parents to see which servers their […]

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11 h. ago COMSATS University holds symposium on advanced energy materials

The third International Symposium on Advanced Energy Materials (ISAEM 2025) was held at IRCBM, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, in collaboration with the East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China. The symposium was jointly funded by the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). The event commenced […]

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12 h. ago Trade deficit widens by over 38% during first four months of FY

Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by more than 38 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year. According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the trade deficit between July and October 2025 stood at $12.58 billion, compared to $9.11 billion during the same period last year. The report showed that […]

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14 h. ago China, Pakistan sign new cooperation deals in water, robotics, and media projects

Mandviwalla unveils plan for China-Pakistan Asia-Africa Cooperation Association, saying inflation down to single digits as PSX hits record highs As per agreements inked under Asia-Africa Economic and Trade framework, Lucion to launch desalination and bottled water projects in Sindh to tackle water crisis Shanghai firm to roll out transport robotics across Pakistan’s hotels, hospitals, and […]

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14 h. ago Outrage erupts as child abuse, violence and forced begging cases on rise in Swat

Suspect arrested within hours; case registered under PPC 376, Child Protection Act CPU data shows alarming rise: 14 abuse, 9 violence, 67 begging cases in 2025 Experts warn of deep trauma, urge counseling and family rehabilitation support SWAT: A disturbing surge in child abuse, violence, and forced begging cases has gripped Swat, sparking alarm across […]

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21 h. ago Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 38% to $12.58 billion in four months

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by more than 38 percent during the first four months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, highlighting growing economic pressures as exports continue to decline. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the trade deficit between July and October 2025 stood at $12.58 billion, compared to […]

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37 h. ago KP govt convenes ‘peace Jirga’ to evolve ‘unified strategy’ for restoring peace on Nov 12

CM Afridi, Junaid chair high-level meeting to finalise jirga plan to be in KP Assembly Says peace, not politics, is province’s top priority, warn against tampering with NFC award 20 parties, bar representatives, ex-governors to attend the moot as Afridi reaches to Achakzai and Raja Nasir PESHAWAR: Amid escalating security concerns and a deteriorating law […]

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38 h. ago PM to attend Victory Day celebrations during visit to Azerbaijan on Nov 8

Premier Shehbaz to attend Azerbaijan’s national celebrations marking liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh, victory over Armenia Turkish President Erdoğan will also attend celebrations, high-level talks to focus on energy, trade, and defence cooperation   ISLAMABAD: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming one-day visit to Azerbaijan on November 8, where he will attend […]

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66 h. ago Did Punjab govt turn off smog monitors to manipulate pollution level data? Govt addresses the controversy

LAHORE: The Punjab government has addressed the controversy surrounding allegations of manipulating air quality data, assuring the public that the monitoring system is functioning as intended, despite recent technical difficulties. Earlier this week, climate analysts and social media users raised concerns after noticing disruptions in the data from air quality monitoring stations in Lahore. The […]

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2 d. ago Media firms face backlash over donations to Trump’s East Wing project

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s plan to raze the White House’s East Wing to construct a new ballroom has sparked criticism for news organizations whose corporate owners are among the project’s donors. Comcast, parent company of NBC News and MSNBC, has faced scrutiny on-air from its own commentators, while Amazon, whose founder Jeff Bezos owns […]

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3 d. ago US confirms nuclear tests under Trump will not involve explosions

WASHINGTON – The United States will resume nuclear weapons testing under orders from President Donald Trump, but without carrying out actual nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified on Sunday. Speaking to Fox News, Wright said the upcoming “system tests” are designed to verify the functionality of all components in a nuclear weapon except for […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, China move to expand industrial ties under 2025–2029 action plan

ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan have moved to expand industrial cooperation under the “Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China–Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025–2029),” with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen manufacturing and investment partnerships under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A 15-member Chinese delegation, led by the […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan’s metal tool exports to China post modest growth of 2pc in 9MCY25

BEIJING: Pakistan’s export of base metal tools, implements, and cutlery to China rose by two percent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching $5.67 million compared with $5.56 million in the same period last year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), as reported by China Economic Net. The […]

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4 d. ago CM Maryam, German MP discuss women empowerment, deepening bilateral ties

Punjab CM meets German MP Derya Türk-Nachbaur, discusses women empowerment, education, clean energy, and youth exchanges Says Pakistan and Germany believe in democracy, tolerance, and good governance Proposes joint training for legislators and exchange of parliamentarians under FES platform   LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday warmly welcomed German Parliament Member Derya […]

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4 d. ago Air Karachi Takes Off with New Brand Identity and Centralized Maintenance and Operations Center Launch

Karachi, Pakistan — 1 November 2025 — Air Karachi (Private) Limited ushered in a new chapter last night with the formal unveiling of its brand identity and the inauguration of its centralized maintenance and operations office at a high-profile Corporate Night. The inauguration was attended by officials from the Ministry of Defence, Civil Aviation Authority, […]

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4 d. ago Ishaq Dar to visit Turkiye on Monday to discuss Gaza peace plan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will represent Pak­is­tan at a meeting of the foreign ministers of eight major Muslim countries in Turkiye next week, to discuss the next steps in the Gaza peace plan. All preparations regarding Ishaq Dar’s visit have been put in the place which is being taking […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan militants suffer heaviest losses in a decade during October

Militants in Pakistan faced their deadliest month in ten years in October as security forces intensified counter-terrorism operations across multiple regions, according to data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The report stated that 355 militants were killed last month, while 72 security personnel and 31 civilians, including a peace […]

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4 d. ago Jordan, Germany stress UN mandate for proposed Gaza stabilisation force

MANAMA — Jordan and Germany on Saturday emphasized that any international force supporting a future Palestinian police in Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s post-war governance plan must operate under a United Nations mandate. The force, expected to include mainly Arab and Muslim nations, is intended to train and assist vetted Palestinian police in Gaza, […]

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5 d. ago Dock workers strike escalates at Bangladesh’s Chattogram port

Around 200 dock workers have intensified a strike at Chattogram, Bangladesh’s largest port, protesting the interim government’s plan to lease operating licenses to foreign companies. The walkout, which began in October with a smaller number of participants, has grown amid concerns over job security and management changes. The interim administration is negotiating agreements with UAE-based […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan awards offshore exploration licenses after 18 years

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Energy has announced the results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, marking the country’s first competitive bidding for offshore petroleum exploration licenses in 18 years. The bid round, launched in January 2025, offered 40 offshore blocks as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to enhance energy security, indigenization, and local […]

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