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A series of research findings by Chinese scientists on the samples collected by the Chang’e-6 mission from the moon’s far side have unveiled the volcanic activity, ancient magnetic field, water content and geochemical characteristics of the moon mantle, shedding the first light on the evolutionary history of its dark side. Four studies by the research teams from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics (IGG), the National Astronomical Observatories, both under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Nanjing University, and other institutions were published in the latest issue of Nature. As the moon’s revolution cycle is the same as its rotation…

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has strongly condemned India’s alleged involvement in acts of terrorism within Pakistan, calling it a deliberate strategy to destabilize the region, particularly Balochistan. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera TV, the military spokesperson said India has adopted state-sponsored terrorism as a tool of foreign policy, actively supporting and funding militant operations inside Pakistan. These nefarious intentions of India were a systematic conspiracy to destabilize the country’s security, especially Balochistan, he stressed. The ISPR chief’s remarks come in the wake of last month’s deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan, which…

The preliminary postmortem report of actress Humaira Asghar Ali, whose body was discovered in a flat in Karachi’s Defence Phase VI area, has failed to determine the cause of death due to the advanced stage of decomposition, according to police and medical officials. Police Surgeon Dr. Samia confirmed that the body was badly decomposed and thus not fit for establishing the cause of death. She stated that samples have been collected for DNA identification and chemical analysis, and the exact cause of death will only be determined after laboratory results are received. Dr Samia said they had reserved the cause…

England’s Harry Brook has ascended to the top of the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, displacing teammate Joe Root following a commanding performance in the second Test against India at Edgbaston. Brook’s brilliant knock of 158 in the first innings helped him leapfrog Root, who now trails by 18 rating points. The 25-year-old’s return to form comes at a crucial juncture for England as they levelled the series 1-1 in Birmingham. The latest update from the ICC, released on Wednesday, has also seen India’s Shubman Gill make significant gains. The Indian skipper climbed 15 places to a career-best sixth position…

ISLAMABAD : Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that both Pakistan and Turkiye are eager to increase their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion. Addressing a joint presser along with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Fidan expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by Ishaq Dar, adding that both countries enjoy deep-rooted, brotherly ties that continue to grow stronger with time. He highlighted that the two nations have significantly enhanced cooperation in key sectors, including economy, culture, and defence. Expressing gratitude for Pakistan’s warm hospitality, the Turkish foreign minister praised the strong and growing partnership between the two countries. “Pakistan…

RAWALPINDI : A high-level delegation led by Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of Turkiye, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. The meeting encompassed discussions on evolving regional security dynamics, progress of ongoing defence cooperation and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare. During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the enduring brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, emphasizing the common aspirations and strategic convergence that bind the two nations. He reaffirmed PAF’s steadfast resolve to further strengthen bilateral…

Overseas Pakistanis have sent a record-breaking $38.3 billion in remittances during the financial year 2024-25 marking a significant 27 percent increase compared to the previous year. According to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the surge in remittances reflects growing confidence of expatriate workers in the country’s financial channels, aided by stable exchange rates and government incentives for using formal banking systems. “Remittance inflows in FY2024-25 stood at $38.3 billion, compared to $30.1 billion received during FY2023-24,” the SBP said in a statement. The government has expressed hope that the momentum will continue in the current fiscal…

Selling pressure was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing nearly 1,000 points during the opening minutes of trading on Wednesday. At 10:35am, the benchmark index was hovering at 132,419.08 level, a decrease of 984.11 points or 0.74%. Selling was seen in key sectors including commercial banks, fertilizer, oil and gas exploration companies and refinery. Index-heavy stocks including ARL, NRL, MARI, OGDC, PPL, POL, MCB, MEBL and UBL traded in the red. On Tuesday, the PSX witnessed a volatile trading session as the market swung sharply between gains and losses before settling almost flat…

Punjab and other parts of the country experienced widespread monsoon rainfall over the past 24 hours, with authorities issuing warnings of potential flooding and landslides, especially in the northern regions. According to data released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the highest rainfall in Punjab was recorded in Khanewal at 51mm, followed by Sahiwal (44mm), Rawalpindi (42mm), and Murree (41mm). Lahore received 23mm of rain, while Okara and Mandi Bahauddin recorded 30mm and 27mm respectively. The monsoon spell, which began earlier this month, is expected to persist till July 13. Director General of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, warned of…

A new study by UNESCO released at the opening of the AI for Good global summit in Geneva has found that artificial intelligence’s surging electricity demand could be significantly curbed — by simply asking shorter questions and using smaller models. The report, published on Tuesday, highlights that concise prompts and specialised, lightweight AI models could reduce energy consumption by up to 90 per cent without affecting the quality of responses. The findings come amid mounting concerns over the environmental impact of generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft’s Copilot — all of which rely on immense computational power…