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Oil price expected to surge after Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz closure
Stock markets around the world could tumble on Monday, and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump The price of oil is expected to soar on Monday as…
China: NPC deputy dedicated to rural revitalization
Musajan Khairat herds cattle in Xinyuan County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Feb. 9, 2026. Musajan Khaira, a villager of Keregetas Village of Xinyuan…
Foreign Office activates crisis management unit, advises Pakistani nationals in the Gulf region to exercise ‘utmost caution.’
The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday issued an advisory on the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, saying it had activated its crisis management unit (CMU) to…
HEC Launches Faculty Exchange Program for Pakistani Universities
The Higher Education Commission has launched a new version of its Faculty Exchange Program to provide Pakistani university teachers with opportunities to teach and conduct research at leading international universities.…
Elderly fitness fuels silver economy in China
At 9 a.m. sharp, when much of Shanghai is just settling into its workday rhythm, 84-year-old Cao Jin’gen is already midway through his daily exercise routine. Cao doesn’t work out…
Italy to issue 10,500 work visas to skilled Pakistanis; Visa-free entry for diplomatic passport holders agreed
Italy has confirmed the issuance of 10,500 work visas for skilled Pakistani workers, enhancing bilateral cooperation and promoting legal migration. The agreement also includes visa-free entry for Pakistani diplomats. Matteo…