BEIJING: China’s massive aerial drone carrier, known as Jiu Tian, has successfully carried out its maiden test flight. According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, the large drone took to the skies for the first time in the northwestern province of Shaanxi, although the exact date of the flight was not disclosed. The advanced drone […]
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QUETTA: According to the spokesperson of the Balochistan Goods Transporters Association, the strike entered its fifth consecutive day, bringing all commercial activities to a complete halt. The roads remain deserted, with no heavy trucks carrying out loading or unloading operations. The spokesperson stated that the strike will continue in coordination with the All Pakistan Goods
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QUETTA: A significant slowdown in internet services has left thousands of people in Quetta struggling to stay connected, as mobile data speeds across the city have been deliberately restricted. Instead of enforcing a full internet blackout, authorities have opted to drastically reduce speeds, making mobile data nearly unusable and causing widespread inconvenience. This method appears
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank have finalized and signed development agreements totaling 257 million dollars. The agreements were signed by Secretary Economic Affairs Muhammad Hameer Karim and ADB Country Director Emma Fan, while the Punjab Secretary of School Education and the Secretary of Specialized Healthcare signed on behalf of the Punjab government. According
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KARACH: Measures are underway to ensure uninterrupted gas supply in Sindh and Balochistan during the winter season. According to Sui Southern, the Director General (Gas) has instructed that gas be supplied in both provinces from 5 AM to 10 PM. Sui Southern stated that areas facing low gas pressure will be clearly identified in the
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QUETTA: The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a notification announcing a change of Returning Officer for the re-polling at 22 polling stations of NA-251 (Sherani, Zhob, and Killa Saifullah). According to the notification, the commission has made a partial amendment to its earlier decision dated December 4, 2025, and appointed Babrak Khan, Additional Secretary
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ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s Taliban government has pledged that its territory will not be used to harm any country and warned that anyone violating the order will face action. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the remarks after a gathering of Afghan religious scholars who endorsed a resolution barring the use of Afghan soil for attacks abroad.
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ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that a “new wave of terrorism” is emerging from Afghan soil and urged the international community to press the Afghan authorities to meet their commitments. Speaking at a forum marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality in Ashgabat, the Prime Minister said it was a pleasure to be
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QUETTA: The Quetta’s district administration has imposed a complete ban on Qingqi (Zarange) rickshaws within city limits. A formal notification has also been issued. Meanwhile, a large-scale crackdown against violators has been started to seize all banned rickshaws. According to the Traffic Police, they impounded 98 Qingqi rickshaws over the last five days for violating
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TOKYO: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Friday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami warning. The quake hit near Aomori Prefecture at 11:44 a.m. local time (02:44 GMT) at a depth of 20 km, the agency said. The U.S. Geological Survey also measured the quake at 6.7. The tremor came
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