Flash Floods Wreak Havoc Across Gilgit-Baltistan, Causing Widespread Destruction

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Gilgit: Heavy rainfall on July 21 and 22 triggered destructive flash floods across Gilgit-Baltistan, causing widespread damage in Hunza, Nagar, Gilgit, Ghizer, Astore, Skardu, Ghanche, and other districts. Homes, roads, bridges, farmland, irrigation channels, and other critical infrastructure were swept away as floodwaters tore through valleys across the region, with officials attributing the devastation to … Read more

Trump Says China’s President Xi Jinping Will Visit the U.S. in September

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Washington: China’s President Xi Jinping will visit the United States of America in September, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will discuss artificial intelligence with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s upcoming visit to the United States on September 24. “President Xi is coming … Read more

Aga Khan Begins First Official Visit to Calgary, Reinforcing Canada-Ismaili Imamat Ties

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His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, arrived in Calgary, Alberta, for the second leg of his visit to Canada, marking his first official visit to Western Canada. He was accompanied by sons, Prince Irfan and Prince Sinan and welcomed at the airport by government representatives and Jamati leadership. Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas presented the … Read more

Bangladesh and Egypt Eye Chinese J-10C Fighters Following Indonesian Deal

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Beijing: Following Indonesia’s landmark multi-billion dollar agreement to procure Chengdu J-10C fighter jets, momentum is building among developing nations for the Chinese-made platform. Defense analysts report that Bangladesh and Egypt are now actively negotiating potential acquisitions, signaling a broader shift toward non-Western military platforms. Why the J-10C Appeals to Developing Nations The growing appeal of … Read more

China Successfully Launches Tianlian II-06 Data Relay Satellite into Orbit

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China has successfully launched the Tianlian II-06 data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, marking another milestone in the country’s expanding space program. The satellite lifted off at 8:00 p.m. Beijing Time (12:00 GMT) on Thursday aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and successfully entered its designated orbit, … Read more

Meta to Train 1,000 Pakistani Businesses in AI Skills for Free

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Meta has announced plans to train 1,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Pakistan free of cost, under its Small Business Growth Academy, running from August to November 2026. The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and a Meta delegation led by Tehara Punchihewa, Asia-Pacific Public Policy, and Vivian … Read more

HMD Unveils Nokia 123 Shield, a Rugged Feature Phone with 19-Day Standby Battery

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HMD has launched the Nokia 123 Shield, a new 2G feature phone positioned as the brand’s “most affordable water and dust-resistant feature phone,” built with a focus on durability and reliable call quality. According to HMD, the Nokia 123 Shield is designed to withstand rain, splashes, sand, and dust. While the company has not assigned … Read more

PTA Issues Advisory on CNIC-Linked SIM Suspension, Warns Public Against Deepfake Content

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a nationwide advisory urging mobile subscribers to ensure their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) remain valid and active, warning that SIM services could be suspended for those with cancelled, expired, or deceased-linked CNICs. In a notice addressed to all mobile users across the country, the PTA said uninterrupted … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets GB Chief Minister Amjad Hussain, Pledges Federal Support for Development

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime Minister congratulated Amjad Hussain on assuming the office of Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, and the two leaders discussed matters relating to the region during the meeting. Following the meeting, the Prime … Read more

Gilgit-Baltistan CM Amjad Hussain Visited NDMA Headquarters, Calls for Stronger Climate Cooperation

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Islamabad: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain visited the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad on Monday, where he was received by NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik along with other senior officials. During the visit, the NDMA Chairman briefed the Chief Minister in detail on the authority’s ongoing initiatives … Read more

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