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News Desk Islamabad: A recent report by Nutrition International (NI) has revealed that Pakistan is losing an alarming $17 billion (Rs 4.73 trillion) annually due to the ongoing malnutrition crisis, which constitutes 4.6 percent of the…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Pakistan, teetering under the weight of economic despair, recently received news of a $20 billion loan extension from the World Bank. While some view this as a lifeline, others see it as yet another futile…

News Desk Lahore: Bangladesh has simplified visa requirements for Pakistani nationals, including the introduction of online visa applications, announced Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, during a session at…

Fakhar-e-Alam Peshawar: As Pakistan grapples with economic challenges, the country’s most vulnerable segments including laborers, farmers, women, children, elderly citizens, and people with disabilities have borne the brunt of increasing…

APP Swat: As the New Year celebrations unfold, tourists from across Pakistan are flocking to the scenic northern districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to enjoy snow sports, trout fishing, and thrilling winter adventures. The snowfall…

Sehrish Kanwal Gilgit: Kiran Qasim, a journalist based in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), published a critical story on corruption during the tenure of a former chief minister in 2022. The series of events that ensued are a grim reminder of how…

News Desk Islamabad: The Chinese government has unveiled the 2025-26 scholarship program for students from Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), providing opportunities to pursue undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies in…

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News Desk Islamabad: In a decisive move to curb violence and unrest, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Thursday the formation of an Anti-Riots Force equipped with advanced training and international-standard equipment. The force…

AFP Bangkok: Each year, the world generates around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after mere minutes of use. Negotiators aim to finalize the world's first treaty on plastic pollution this year. However,…