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CPC Delegation Briefs Pakistani Political Leaders on Xi Jinping’s Party-Building Thought

Posted on August 12, 2026

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of experts from the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) briefed representatives of Pakistani political parties and the media on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building during a thematic session held at a local hotel on Wednesday. The Chinese […]

Major Upset in Third Phase of AJK Elections as Sardar Attique Loses After 20 Years

Posted on August 11, 2026

Muzaffarabad: A major political upset was recorded in the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections as Muslim Conference chief and two-time former prime minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan suffered a heavy defeat, leaving him out of the Legislative Assembly for the first […]

Meta Unveils Muse Glimmer AI Model as Zuckerberg Backs Open-Weight Technology

Posted on August 11, 2026

MENLO PARK, California: Meta Platforms has launched a new open-weight artificial intelligence model as CEO Mark Zuckerberg called on the United States to reduce barriers to open-source AI and strengthen competition with rapidly advancing Chinese developers. The newly released model, named Muse Glimmer, is smaller […]

Dr Ruth Pfau: A debt Pakistan can never repay

Posted on August 11, 2026

By Hasnain Gardezi ISLAMABAD APP: Some lives are measured in years; others are measured in the lives they touch. Dr Ruth Pfau, widely known as the “Mother Teresa of Pakistan” belonged to the second kind. A German-born doctor who arrived in Pakistan in the early […]

Kalasha Dur Museum offers cultural journey to Chitral tourists amid Independence Day festivities

Posted on August 11, 2026

Fakhar-e-Alam CHITRAL APP: Twelve-year-old Aleena Bibi arrived at the Kalasha Dur Museum in Bumburet Valley with her father, listening to patriotic songs through headphones, little knowing that her visit would turn into a fascinating journey through centuries of history, culture, and tradition. Accompanied by her […]

China does not recognize so-called “Arunachal Pradesh” illegally set up by India: Guo Jiakun

Posted on August 11, 2026

BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that China does not recognize the so-called “Arunachal Pradesh” illegally set up by India. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks when asked to comment on the report that India issued on Aug. 7 the “standard names” of […]

HEC Trains 40 Academic, Admin Officials of Varsities on PSG-2023

Posted on August 11, 2026

Islamabad/Lahore: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan organised a virtual workshop on ‘PSG-2023, Moving from Conformity to the Institutional Ownership’ at the HEC Lahore Regional Centre. As many as 40 registrars, directors Quality Enhancement Cells (QECs) and Offices of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORICs), controllers, […]

Japan Provides Grant Aid for the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Posted on August 11, 2026

Islamabad: Government of Japan has extended grant aid worth 350 million Japanese Yen for the implementation of the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) FY 2026 Program in Pakistan. A formal signing ceremony was held in Islamabad, where Notes Verbale were signed and exchanged between His […]

Manoj Muntashir Criticises AR Rahman Over ‘Chhaava’ and Discrimination Remarks

Posted on August 11, 2026

Mumbai: Indian lyricist and poet Manoj Muntashir has strongly criticised Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman over his comments about alleged discrimination in the Indian music industry and the film Chhaava. Rahman had said that he would not have composed the music for Chhaava had he realised […]

Pakistan Records $2.59 Billion Trade Surplus with United States in FY2025–26

Posted on August 11, 2026

Islamabad: Pakistan recorded a trade surplus of $2.59 billion with the United States during the 2025–26 financial year, according to official sources. The United States remained Pakistan’s largest export market, with the bilateral trade balance continuing to favour Islamabad. Government sources said Pakistan exported goods […]

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CPC Delegation Briefs Pakistani Political Leaders on Xi Jinping’s Party-Building Thought

Major Upset in Third Phase of AJK Elections as Sardar Attique Loses After 20 Years

Meta Unveils Muse Glimmer AI Model as Zuckerberg Backs Open-Weight Technology

Dr Ruth Pfau: A debt Pakistan can never repay

Kalasha Dur Museum offers cultural journey to Chitral tourists amid Independence Day festivities

China does not recognize so-called “Arunachal Pradesh” illegally set up by India: Guo Jiakun

HEC Trains 40 Academic, Admin Officials of Varsities on PSG-2023

Japan Provides Grant Aid for the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Manoj Muntashir Criticises AR Rahman Over ‘Chhaava’ and Discrimination Remarks

Pakistan Records $2.59 Billion Trade Surplus with United States in FY2025–26

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