Pakistan
Threats to CPEC projects in Pakistan growing: UN
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (ABC): The United Nations has warned that militant groups are increasingly targeting Pakistan’s strategic infrastructure, including projects linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), raising fresh concerns about the security of key economic assets.
According to a...
China
Flurry of activities to mark 75th anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic ties
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (ABC): Pakistan and China are set to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026 with a year-long series of events, as the government plans...
Xi offers Russia to work together for global strategic stability
BEIJING, Feb 4 (ABC): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for deeper China-Russia ties and closer strategic coordination with Moscow, saying both countries should expand high-level exchanges, strengthen...
World
Business
Farmers in Punjab shift to broccoli cultivation as demand rises
LAHORE, Feb 10 (ABC): Sensing a lucrative opportunity, progressive farmers in Punjab are increasingly turning to broccoli cultivation as demand for the vegetable rises among upper-income consumers in major urban centres.
Although broccoli remains a niche crop compared to traditional...