Right-of-way reform critical for digital economy
5G future hinges on clearing infrastructure roadblocks Pakistan’s latest telecom amendment has been pulled into a familiar panic cycle. A law meant to accelerate fibre, towers and 5G infrastructure is…
Heatwave exposes vulnerabilities in Europe’s infrastructure
Europe’s latest heatwave is straining critical infrastructure across the continent, causing major disruptions to transport, energy, and water systems. BERLIN, June 24 (Xinhua) — Europe’s latest heatwave is exposing vulnerabilities…
Branch sharing – a productivity transformation in Pakistan’s banking sector
In Pakistan, branch costs are high and represent some 50-65 percent of total operating costs, excluding financing costs. While digitalization, ATMs, and online banking have reduced the footfall, our cash-heavy…
Photo show on Chinese modernization held in Moscow
A spectator looks at images displayed at a photo exhibition on the achievements of Chinese modernization in Moscow, Russia, June 23, 2026. The exhibition features 40 selected Xinhua News Agency…
Pakistan: Literature and the changing reading habits of students
We have often noticed, in classrooms and informal academic settings, that students respond with far greater interest to storytelling than to a purely formal lecture. A dry explanation may pass…
China releases report on rare coral reef blue hole in Huangyan Dao
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea on Thursday, which said the rare coral reef-formed feature…