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Action plan unveiled to combat drought

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has developed a national drought action plan in an attempt to transition from a reactive to a proactive risk-based approach for drought management, as climate change is making droughts frequent and severe, leading to water stress. Federal Secretary for Climate Change and Envir...

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22 migrants die off Greece after six days at sea
22 migrants die off Greece after six days at sea

ATHENS: Twenty-two migrants hoping to reach Europe from North Africa have died off the coast of G...

SMOKERS’ CORNER: GHOSTS ON THE SCREEN
SMOKERS’ CORNER: GHOSTS ON THE SCREEN

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Will defiant Iran win peace?
Will defiant Iran win peace?

AS missiles, drones and bombs were hitting targets on all sides of the Persian Gulf, news broke o...

Pakistan’s diplomatic moment
Pakistan’s diplomatic moment

APPARENTLY, the stage is being prepared for US-Iran talks in Islamabad, despite deceptive stateme...

Shadow of crisis
Shadow of crisis

THE latest staff-level agreement between the IMF and Pakistan could not have come at a more volat...

Islamabad set to host meeting for Middle East de-escalation
Islamabad set to host meeting for Middle East de-escalation

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Gilgit-Baltistan tourism bounces back despite Middle East war
Gilgit-Baltistan tourism bounces back despite Middle East war

GILGIT: While concerns had been raised about the potential adverse impact of the escalating war in the Middle East and the resulting rise in fuel prices on Gilgit-Baltistan’s tourism and hospitalit...

Analysis by Jamil Nagri

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Anger over Iran war adds fuel to anti-Trump rallies in US
Anger over Iran war adds fuel to anti-Trump rallies in US

WASHINGTON: Demonstrators decrying President Donald Trump’s policies took to city streets across the United States on Saturday in the third edition of the “No Kings” rallies that organisers hoped w...

Analysis by Reuters

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Pak-Afghan peace jirga to meet in Peshawar on Tuesday
Pak-Afghan peace jirga to meet in Peshawar on Tuesday

PESHAWAR: A Pak-Afghan peace jirga will be held in Peshawar on March 31 to urge the leadership of both countries to immediately de-escalate tensions and work towards peace, former chief secretary A...

Analysis by Bureau Report

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Exports to Europe stagnate amid challenges
Exports to Europe stagnate amid challenges

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to major Western European markets are experiencing a consistent decline despite GSP+ status, sparking concerns over diminishing demand for Pakistani goods. The decline...

Analysis by Mubarak Zeb Khan

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Zalmi batters spoil Rawalpindiz debut in high-scoring encounter
Zalmi batters spoil Rawalpindiz debut in high-scoring encounter

PESHAWAR Zalmi batter Michael Bracewell plays a shot during the Pakistan Super League match against Rawalpindiz at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.—AFP LAHORE: A combined display of hard hitting by...

Analysis by Mohammad Yaqoob

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