Pakistan: UNDP identifies 5 bankable projects worth $1bn
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in coordination with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) and the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A), has identified five preliminary bankable projects…
2025 Chengdu Europe Culture Season & European Culture Street opens in SW China
A visitor experiences riding while viewing the scenery of Denmark via VR glasses at the booth of Denmark at 2025 Chengdu Europe Culture Season & European Culture Street in Chengdu,…
Furry companions ride high-speed rails as China expands pet travel options
Liu Yifan, who often takes her three-year-old corgi on weekend adventures by car or taxi, is now embracing a new travel option — high-speed rail — opening the door to…
India: Narendra Modi’s Cover-Up Politics Gets a New Chapter With Waqf Bill. But Can it Survive?
For how long can Narendra Modi successfully continue to sway people away from the immediate issues that affect their lives? The passage of the contentious Waqf Act in the parliament…
Pakistan: Mineral bounties
THERE is a new(ish) game in town and it is called the scramble for ‘critical’ minerals. In a world dominated by microchips and digital gadgets, and in which capitalism is…
China renews orange alert for strong gales
China’s meteorological authority renewed an orange alert on Saturday for strong gales expected to sweep across the northern regions and coastal areas over the weekend. The National Meteorological Center (NMC)…