Yamaha Motor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. has announced it will discontinue local motorcycle manufacturing—a decision that resonates far beyond the auto industry. In a country often described as a “motorcycle nation,” where millions rely on two-wheelers as a lifeline for daily mobility, Yamaha’s exit is not merely a corporate move but a stark reflection of Pakistan’s…
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become the most ambitious bilateral initiative between Pakistan and China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Its first phase focused on energy projects, transport networks, and major infrastructure. Now, with the launch of CPEC 2.0, the vision has expanded to industrial cooperation, agriculture modernization, technological innovation, Special Economic…
By Maham Tahir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has wrapped up a six-day visit to China that both sides billed as a reset for economic cooperation, with 21 MoUs and joint ventures worth about $8.5 billion signed in Beijing across agriculture, renewables, EVs, health, steel and other sectors. Officials told this correspondent that the agreements…
When SUPARCO announced that a rare lunar eclipse would be visible across the country on Sunday, 07th of September, excitement spread like wildfire. The news particularly stirred the youth, who flooded social media with countdowns, memes, and viewing plans. Astronomy clubs prepared telescopes, universities scheduled observation sessions, and families marked their calendars for what was…
Dubai:(PNP) The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament concluded last week with Sharjah Warriorz Development defeating Desert Vipers Development by four runs in a hard-fought final, capping a third edition that saw UAE’s finest upcoming cricketers in action. Andrew Russell, DP World ILT20 Development Tournament Director, and David White, CEO of DP World ILT20,…
The question of whether India is waging a “water war” against Pakistan has resurfaced time and again, particularly whenever floods or water shortages strike. The issue is not just about rainfall or rivers; it touches the very heart of survival for millions of people in both countries. Water is life, and for Pakistan, which is…
People’s Republic of China has recently staged a spectacular display of military power, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. According to a report published in the BBC Urdu, the impressive event, held in Beijing’s iconic Tiananmen Square, was not only a commemoration of history but also a carefully orchestrated signal…
A recent social media post on the issue of English language highlighted by writer and commentator Usman Chughtai has sparked wide debate in Pakistan’s digital and intellectual circles. In his thought-provoking note titled “From CSS to E-Commerce — Our Spell of Slavery,” Chughtai highlighted how English continues to dominate professional and academic spaces in Pakistan…
Dubai: Jonathan Trott, newly appointed head coach of the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants, underlined the growing significance of the DP World ILT20 and its Development Tournament in shaping the future of cricket in the UAE. Speaking at the recently concluded DP World ILT20 Development Tournament, where the Gulf Giants Development side made a semi-final…
Islamabad (PNP Monitoring Desk) – On the topic of recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) declaration, Pakistan Television’s flagship program Newsroom hosted an extensive discussion on pressing national and regional issues. The talk show, moderated with a focus on analytical depth, brought together seasoned experts including Dr. Muhammad Arif (Foreign Affairs Analyst), climate commentators, and political…
