Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Gunmen open fire on Jaffar Express in Balochistan
QUETTA: Train driver sustained injuries after a group of armed men opened fire on Quetta-Peshawar Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan on Tuesday. The firing incident took place in Peru Kanri area of Kach district, according to Levies officials. Sources told Geo News that the assailants blew up a railway track and later opened fire on the train carrying more than 400 passengers. They added that security officials on the train and attackers exchanged heavy firing following the attack. Railway officials stated that the Jaffar Express consists of nine bogies and has overRead More
TTP becoming umbrella organisation for regional terror groups: Pakistan warns UNSC
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11: As Pakistan continues to reel from the increased terror attacks in recent months, the country has warned the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is emerging as an umbrella organisation for regional terror groups. The warning was highlighted by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Munir Akram during a UNSC meeting on Tuesday concerning the situation in Afghanistan wherein the envoy accentuated that the greatest threat to security and stability to the region arose from more than 20 terrorist organisations presentRead More
China and India: Ready for Economic Global Dominance
By: Qamar Bashir The most stunning challenges to both the USA under Trump and to Europe under threat of a third world war are two Asian giants, China and India. Both China and India are rapidly challenging the West’s dominance in the fields of economy, defense, technology, and space exploration. Over the last ten years, according to the IMF, the Chinese economy grew by about 74%, whereas the Indian economy grew by 77%. Comparatively, the USA’s economy grew by about 28%, while European economies grew between 7% to 17%, andRead More
Riphah University sponsors Asian mini football 2025, cheers Pakistan’s triumph against India
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 /DNA/ – Riphah International University is proud to announce its sponsorship of the prestigious Asian Minifootball Nations Cup 2025, a premier sporting event that unites teams from across Asia in a celebration of sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence. As a committed advocate of education, leadership, and community engagement, Riphah International University is honored to support this international platform that fosters unity, cultural exchange, and a shared passion for the beautiful game. This sponsorship reflects Riphah’s vision of empowering youth through sports, promoting healthy competition, and strengthening bonds amongRead More
Uzbek products exhibition to be held in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Pakistan is organizing a trade mission to Pakistan in cooperation with the Plant Quarantine and Protection Agency and the Association of Exporters of Uzbekistan on March 14-17 of this year. A trade fair of Uzbek products will be held at the Centaurus Mall in Islamabad, Pakistan. Enterprises exporting fresh and dried fruits and vegetables, food, and processed products grown in Uzbekistan will participate in this event. Long-term, large-scale orders from supermarket chains and other potential importing enterprises in Pakistan areRead More
PM reveals plan to build Daanish University using £190 mln from UK’s NCA
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 (APP/DNA):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced to construct Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences in Islamabad utilizing £190 million amount that was transferred from the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s account. The prime minister, while chairing the Steering Committee meeting for the establishment of Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences expressed his gratitude to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for ensuring the smooth transfer of the £190 million to the federal government account. The UK’s National CrimeRead More