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Pakistan is facing a serious threat to its water resources as nearly 10,000 glaciers are retreating rapidly due to rising global temperatures, according to Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik. In a written reply to a parliamentary question on Monday, the minister revealed that melting
National
The federal and Sindh governments have declared May 28 a public holiday to commemorate Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the day Pakistan became a nuclear power in 1998. Youm-e-Takbeer, observed annually, honours the successful nuclear tests carried out in the Chaghai hills of Balochistan, a milestone that placed Pakistan
education
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department has extended its school enrollment campaign until May 31 after falling short of student registration targets, particularly in rural and tribal regions. Officials said the extension comes in response to lower-than-expected enrollment figures. Areas most affected include the merged tribal
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India has resumed the daily flag-lowering ceremony at three key border points with Pakistan, nearly two weeks after it was suddenly halted without an official explanation. Officials confirmed that the Border Security Force (BSF) reinstated the traditional military display on May 20 at the Attari, Hussainiwala, and Sadki crossings.
Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Bangladesh will tour Pakistan later this month for a three-match T20 International series. The announcement came after successful discussions between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Farooq Ahmed during a meeting in Dubai. According to a statement
World
The US government has withdrawn around $60 million in federal funding from Harvard University, citing the institution’s alleged failure to act against anti-Semitism and racial discrimination on campus. In a statement released on X (formerly Twitter), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it had cancelled
PSL
Islamabad United’s openers Alex Hales and Sahibzada Farhan delivered a record-equalling performance in the final league match of PSL 10, posting a 153-run partnership against Karachi Kings at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Their explosive stand now shares the title of the highest-ever opening partnership in
PSL
Islamabad United secured a dominant victory over Karachi Kings on Monday to clinch second place in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 standings, setting up a high-stakes Qualifier against table-toppers Quetta Gladiators. In the final league match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, United posted a mammoth 251/5, powered
weather
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a severe heatwave across much of the country, expected to persist from May 21 to May 24, with temperatures rising significantly above seasonal norms. According to the department, regions including Sindh, South Punjab, and Balochistan are likely to experience daytime temperatures 4 to 6
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Dozens of ancient artifacts illegally taken from Pakistan’s Balochistan province have been returned to the country after being confiscated by French customs, officials confirmed this week. The Pakistani embassy in Paris received the cultural relics—mostly pottery and historic objects—under the framework of the 1970 UNESCO Convention, which
Business
The State Bank of Pakistan has rolled out a national campaign to promote digital payments at livestock markets ahead of Eidul Azha, aiming to reduce the heavy reliance on cash during the festive shopping period. The initiative, titled Go Cashless, is being implemented in 54 selected cattle markets across the
Technology
Huawei has introduced two new laptops powered by its self-developed HarmonyOS, marking a major move in its ongoing effort to challenge dominant Western tech companies. The launch comes at a time when the Chinese tech giant continues to face restrictions from the United States over access to advanced chip