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RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has completed the second phase of astronaut selection for the country’s human spaceflight program, marking a crucial step toward Pakistan’s first manned space…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations by improving the implementation of existing agreements while jointly identifying new avenues for expanded cooperation across a wide range…

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has once again emphasized its steadfast support for United Nations peacekeeping operations, reaffirming its role as a key contributor to global peace and security. The reaffirmation came as Pakistan’s Permanent…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mixed trend during the past week as investors remained cautious amid key economic developments. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the week at 184,129 points, down 44 points compared…

ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly suicide attack on worshippers at a mosque and imambargah in Islamabad. In a statement issued on Friday, the UN chief emphasized the need to…

ISLAMABAD: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent condolence letters to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following the deadly bomb blast in Islamabad. In his messages, President Putin expressed deep sorrow…

WASHINGTON: The United States has approved a $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan’s flagship Reko Diq mining project, a development being described as a major boost for Pakistan’s minerals sector. According to reports, the decision was made…

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has supported  the nationwide protest planned by the opposition on February 8 (tomorrow). In a joint press conference with opposition leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Maulana…

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly condemned the suicide bombing in Islamabad, describing it as a failure of the country’s intelligence agencies. In a statement, Maulana Rehman called the bombing…

The Global Solidarity Flotilla has announced plans for another major attempt to break the blockade on Gaza, aiming to deliver much-needed aid and food to the besieged Palestinian population. According to international news agencies, the…