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Budget 2027: Fewer queues, simpler payments - what Malaysia's digital government push means for you

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 -- Fewer trips to government offices, less paperwork and simpler online payments could be on the cards for Malaysians as the government pushes ahead with a five-year plan to bring... Read More


27% of govt schools in KP declared unsafePublished on: November 3, 2026 3:51 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- Nearly 27% of government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been declared unsafe, raising concerns about the safety of thousands of students across the province. A structural safet... Read More


Lahore becomes most polluted city of world with 509 AQIPublished on: November 3, 2026 3:38 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- Bad air keeps Lahore placed on top of the most polluted cities of the world with Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 509 on Monday. Indian capital city New Delhi ranked second with 22... Read More


Sindh CM, World Bank review $3.85 billion portfolioPublished on: November 3, 2026 2:47 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah and World Bank Country Director Ms Bolormaa Amgaabazar held a high-level portfolio review meeting at CM House on Monday, taking stock of i... Read More


The Neighbours We Keep at Arm's LengthPublished on: November 3, 2026 2:38 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- When Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu called in Islamabad last month for the revival of SAARC, he was appealing for the return of an organisation whose last summit was held twelv... Read More


Hanoi to mark 950 years of Quoc Tu Giam with cultural events

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- Hanoi will host 11 cultural, artistic and academic events from November 5 to 15 to mark the 950th anniversary of Quoc Tu Giam (1076-2026), Vietnam's first national university. The pr... Read More


The Farming FusionPublished on: November 3, 2026 2:32 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- The prevalent environmental, food and water security issues pose a serious threat to the world. A question often raised in the minds of people about a piece of land is how efficien... Read More


Pakistan's AI Moment: Can We Bridge the Gap Between Potential and Readiness?Published on: November 3, 2026 2:31 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- Suppose you live in some remote district of Pakistan like Rajanpur, Chitral or Zhob. You suddenly develop a persistent cough and rush to a nearby health facility. The health person... Read More


Pakistan's Strategic Moment: Where Defence Meets Diplomacy (Part I)Published on: November 3, 2026 2:30 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- The most consequential shifts in international politics do not always begin with a declaration of war. Sometimes, they begin with an agreement signed around a table, a diplomatic c... Read More


Mercedes driver Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20Published on: November 3, 2026 2:18 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- After crossing the finish line of the Mexico City Grand Prix behind race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, F1 history-maker Kimi Antonelli placed his hands on the steering ... Read More