Pakistan’s army vows to hunt down militants a day after attack kills 16 soldiers

  • Pakistan has struggled to contain militancy in its northwest since a fragile truce with Pakistani Taliban broke down in 2022
  • Islamabad has frequently blamed the surge in militancy on militants operating out of Afghanistan, Kabul denies the allegation
By KASHIF IMRAN ·

Pakistani province launches helicopter service to evacuate people, dispatch aid to clashes-hit district

  • Clashes between Sunni, Shia tribes have killed over 100 people in Kurram since last month
  • On Friday, authorities set a deadline of Feb. 1 for the warring tribes to surrender weapons
By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

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Champions Trophy preparations in full swing as Karachi stadium upgradation nears completion

  • PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi says the National Stadium will be ready well before the ICC tournament
  • He says the PCB is improving facilities for Pakistani cricket fans to ensure they have a better experience
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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Students in Pakistan’s north embark on over 150-kilometer march for road safety awareness

  • The marchers aim to press the government to build tunnels on 167-kilometer Juglot-Skardu Road to avoid accidents, blockades
  • They say the original construction plan of JSR included five tunnels, but not a single one was constructed by authorities
By Nisar Ali ·

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How sustainable food producers are shaping the future of agriculture in Saudi Arabia

  • Topian, a NEOM subsidiary, plans to transform food production and consumption with sustainable and innovative solutions
  • KAUST’s Center of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security aims to address challenges in resource efficiency, crop improvement, and biosystems
By Rahaf Jambi ·

Economic impact of New Murabba: Riyadh’s futuristic urban marvel

  • Project set to transform capital by creating a new city district that acts as a portal to a whole new experience
By Reem Walid ·

Tech-savvy Saudis push consumer fintech to new heights

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Yemen and Iraq lead call for more crisis finance

By ARAB NEWS  ·

Dortmund holds on with 10 men for 1st away win in Bundesliga

  • Dortmund climbed to sixth ahead of the league’s winter break, but it’s not where the club aspires to be after a shaky start to the league
By AP ·

No quitting: Bollywood’s Aamir Khan wants to keep acting

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  • Khan has helped shape Indian cinema for years, becoming one of Bollywood’s most popular actors
  • During Covid-19 pandemic, the superstar and filmmaker considered quitting cinema for good
By AFP ·