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ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 16th Oct, 2025) Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi here on Thursday inaugurated the “Ukrainian Bookshelf” at the National Library of Pakistan, terming it a symbol of enduring friendship and cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Ukraine. Addressing the ceremony, which was attended by Ambassador of Ukraine to Pakistan, Mr. …

Agricultural technology startup Wild Bioscience has secured £45 million in Series A funding led by the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), the research organisation founded by Larry Ellison, chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle. The investment — joined by existing backers Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE), Braavos Capital, and the University of Oxford — will fuel the company’s mission to …

Karachi: A critical global conversation on safeguarding and shaping the future of the next generation began today as the 13th International Conference on ‘Raising Children in Our Times,’ hosted by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (IED), opened in Karachi. Chief Guest Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Minister for Education and Culture, Sindh, who declared the proper raising of …

Virat Kohli made headlines hours after arriving in Australia for his highly awaited return to international cricket. On Thursday morning, the former India captain posted an enigmatic motivational message on social media, saying, “The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.” The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up. — …

Displaced Palestinians walk among the rubble of buildings amid widespread destruction in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Palestine, Oct. 12, 2025. (AFP Photo) The destruction wrought by the two-year conflict in Gaza has left the region in ruins, with an estimated 55 million tons of rubble equivalent to the weight of 13 pyramids of Gaza scattered across the enclave. According …

Titan submersible in June 2023 was the result of poor engineering and inadequate safety testing, according to a damning report released by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incident, which killed all five people aboard including OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush—occurred as the vessel attempted a deep-sea dive to the wreckage of the RMS Titanic, 372 miles off the …

Indian quick commerce startup Zepto said it has raised $400 million in a funding round led by a new investor, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), a U.S.-based pension fund. The round, which is a mix of primary and secondary investment, also has participation from existing investors, including Avenir, Avra, Lightspeed, Glade Brook, The Stepstone Group, and Nexus Venture Partners. …

ایک طرف پنجاب بھر میں مذہبی جماعت تحریک لبیک پاکستان (ٹی ایل پی) کے حالیہ پرتشدد احتجاج کے بعد کریک ڈاؤن جاری ہے، تو دوسری جانب پنجاب حکومت نے انتہاپسند جماعت کے خلاف تاریخی اور فیصلہ کن اقدامات اٹھانے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے۔ وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز کی زیر صدارت صوبائی دارالحکومت میں امن و امان سے متعلق ایک غیر …

An Afghan national allegedly stabbed a two-year-old baby and a man to death while attacking a group of toddlers. The man, 41, tried to protect the children when the suspect reportedly carried out the attack that left three others injured.  The attack took place in Aschaffenburg, southern Germany, on January 22, and the suspect, who has been partially named as …

Moscow aims to help the continent become an “influential center of global development,” Tatyana Dovgalenko has said Russia is ready to help Africa achieve energy and economic sovereignty, without laying claim to the continent’s resources, Tatyana Dovgalenko, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Africa Partnership Department, has said. Speaking at the Russia-Africa session of the Russian Energy Week forum in …

In recent years, Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its entrepreneurial landscape. Once dominated by traditional family-owned businesses, the country is now home to a vibrant startup ecosystem driven by young innovators, digital disruptors, and bold investors. From fintech and e-commerce to health tech and agritech, Pakistani startups are redefining the nation’s economic potential and making their mark on …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continues to serve as a vital barometer of the country’s economic health, reflecting both the challenges and resilience of Pakistan’s financial landscape. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, the PSX has demonstrated remarkable recovery and investor confidence, driven by improving economic indicators, policy stability, and renewed foreign interest. Market Overview and Recent Performance In recent months, the PSX …