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Did Pope Leo XIV's family own slaves? Unique ancestral links to slavery revealed; 'we were both'

India, July 30 -- Pope Leo XIV was the guest of honor as Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli was joined by 164 child singers in a performance at the Pope's summer house, the Pontifical Gardens of Cast... Read More


Blue Economy and Pakistan (Part I)Published on: July 30, 2026 3:55 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- Blue Economy is considered the next frontier of economic development in the world. Blue economy, in simple words, is the economy related to seas and waters, which is sustainable, ... Read More


Reforming TheatrePublished on: July 30, 2026 3:50 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari's latest announcement has given a date, a venue and a name to an undertaking that Punjab has repeatedly approached through slo... Read More


Recovered ArtefactsPublished on: July 30, 2026 3:49 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- On Monday, the Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage and Culture was told that 513 archaeological objects smuggled from Pakistan had been repatriated from the United Stat... Read More


Xi's Governance, BRI Growth and Anti-Poverty DrivePublished on: July 30, 2026 3:47 AM

Pakistan, July 30 -- China continues to foster all tiers of governance in a bid to become a "great modern socialist country" exercising consultative democracy with the command of more than the 100-yea... Read More


Language Saga: Peter Psquare apologises, calls out twin brother, Rudeboy

Nigeria, July 30 -- Nigerian singer Peter "Mr P" Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo Psquare, has apologised over his comments questioning the value of Nigerian languages, while accusing his twin... Read More


Reviving Kashmir Tourism

Srinagar, July 30 -- Tourism has long been the lifeline of Kashmir's economy, sustaining thousands of families and showcasing the Valley's unmatched natural beauty to the world. From the serene waters... Read More


IFFJK receives overwhelming global response

Srinagar, July 29, July 30 -- The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 has evoked an enthusiastic response from filmmakers across the globe, with 875 film submissions rece... Read More


Tourists, locals urge reopening of Yusmarg, Doodhpathri

Budgam, July 29, July 30 -- Residents, tourism stakeholders and visitors have urged the administration to reopen the tourist destinations of Yusmarg and Doodhpathri, which remain inaccessible due to r... Read More


'Search Soul, Soil' exhibition held in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 30 -- Visitors thronged the final day of 'Search Soul, Soil', a group art exhibition featuring works by seven contemporary Bangladeshi artists at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka in Dhanmondi o... Read More