OIC-COMSTECH, Ningbo University launch Global Certificate Course on Applied Biomedical AI

ISLAMABAD : A landmark international certificate course on Applied Biomedical Artificial Intelligence was launched today at the COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad. Jointly organized by OIC-COMSTECH and Ningbo University, China, the 19-day hybrid-format program has drawn participation from over 1,000 young scientists, researchers, and professionals from 30 countries. The course aims to equip participants, especially from low- […]

PCB Chief Urges Unity Ahead of Asia Cup Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi called for unity among member nations during the ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka on Thursday. Emphasizing the need to keep politics separate from cricket, Naqvi said, “We need to put aside all our political differences and work just for cricket.” His remarks come […]

Arshad Nadeem to Miss Diamond League Due to Post-Surgery Rehab

Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem is likely to skip two upcoming Diamond League events next month as he focuses on post-surgery rehabilitation in London. The 27-year-old underwent a minor procedure last week to address a recurring calf injury, with the aim of achieving full fitness ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this […]

Britain and India Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

Britain and India finalized a free trade agreement on Thursday during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, marking a significant step in economic relations between the two nations. The deal will reduce tariffs on a range of goods, including textiles, whisky, and automobiles, while also granting businesses greater market access. Negotiations, which spanned three years […]

Sindh, Federal Govt Collaborate to Tackle Karachi’s Water Shortage

KARACHI : Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo held a high-level meeting to review the status of critical water infrastructure projects, including the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV) Phase-I, improving Karachi’s water share from the Hub Canal, the Right Bank Outfall Drain […]

Monsoon Rage Claims 258 Lives in Pakistan – NDMA Issues Emergency Alert

At least six people were killed and five others injured in the past 24 hours due to relentless monsoon rains, pushing Pakistan’s overall death toll to 258, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on Thursday. The latest fatalities included three in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, two in Islamabad, and one in Sindh, adding to the growing […]

Pakistan Signals Openness to Dialogue with India and Strengthens Regional Diplomacy

Pakistan has expressed its readiness to engage in dialogue with India on all outstanding issues, while making clear that the decision now lies with New Delhi. Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated this during a weekly briefing, reaffirming Pakistan’s willingness to address pending matters through negotiations aimed at peace and stability. Deputy Prime Minister […]

ECB Holds Interest Rates Amid U.S.-EU Trade Tensions

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates steady on July 24, 2025, pausing its aggressive rate-cutting cycle after seven consecutive reductions. The central bank’s decision was shaped by elevated uncertainty surrounding imminent U.S. tariff threats and ongoing transatlantic trade talks. A Year of Rapid Policy Easing Over the past year, the ECB slashed its […]

Thailand jet strikes Cambodian targets as border clash escalates

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia surged dramatically on Thursday after a Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed military targets within Cambodia, marking the deadliest escalation in a border dispute that has simmered for weeks. Of the six F-16s positioned by Thailand along the frontier, one launched a strike into Cambodian territory, destroying what the Thai army […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping Criticizes EU Trade Measures at Beijing Summit

At a tense summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on European Union leaders to manage bilateral frictions appropriately as he denounced recent EU trade actions against China. Held during a time of heightened diplomatic tensions, the meeting marked 50 years of official ties but was notably shortened to a single day at China’s […]