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Ambassador says five Pakistani students injured in Kyrgyzstan mob violence

  • One Pakistani student admitted to Bishkek hospital with jaw injuries, four others released after first aid, Pakistan’s envoy says
  • Around 6,000 Pakistanis are studying in Bishkek, where mob violence erupted after some Egyptians quarreled with locals
photos By Aamir Saeed ·

Pakistan posts highest current account surplus in 11 months, sees 95% improvement

  • Experts attribute improved current account situation to growth in remittances and increase in exports
  • Pakistan’s IT exports also shot up in April, with local firms branching out in the Middle Eastern market
By KHURSHID AHMED    ·

Religion minister inspects catering arrangements for Pakistani Hajj pilgrims in Madinah

  • Pakistan’s Hajj Mission has hired seven catering companies in Madinah to oversee food arrangements for pilgrims
  • Chaudhry Salik Hussain urges catering firms to pay special attention to quality of flour, vegetables, meat and spices
By Aamir Saeed ·

Shaheen Shah Afridi quells team discord rumors, says Pakistan eyeing T20 World Cup victory

  • Afridi briefly served as Pakistan’s T20I captain following the team’s underperformance in last year’s ODI World Cup
  • The leadership change at the helm followed contentious statements, triggering debate about solidarity within the team
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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How forest conservation is helping Saudi Arabia achieve its green objectives

  • By planting trees and protecting forests, the Kingdom promotes biodiversity and sustainable development
  • Forests provide habitats for hundreds of animal species and play a pivotal role in combating climate change 
By Nada Hameed ·

Oil tanker hit by missile off Yemen: security firm

  • The vessel and crew are safe and continuing to its next port of call: UKMTO
  • The incident occurred 76 nautical miles (140 kilometers) off Yemen’s Hodeidah
By AFP ·

Nearly 10,000 evacuated in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region: governor

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plays down Russia’s gains in the offensive
  • Moscow has been attacking several settlements including Vovchansk, just five kilometers from the border
By AFP ·

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Saudi Center for Space Futures will support lunar mission and $2tn global space economy, NASA chief tells Asharq TV

  • New center will bring space industries together with government programs, says Bill Nelson on Riyadh visit 
  • NASA plans to “go back to the moon” with commercial and international partners, agency chief tells Maya Hojeij
By Arab News ·

The rise of the Saudi perfume market

By MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

Pacers pummel Knicks to stay alive in NBA playoffs

  • On the brink of elimination after an embarrassing game five defeat in New York, the Pacers played with desperate aggression
By AFP ·

India’s butter chicken battle heats up with new court evidence

  • Two Indian restaurant chains have been sparring since Jan. at Delhi High Court, both claiming credit for inventing the dish
  • The lawsuit that has grabbed the attention of social media users, food critics, editorials and TV channels across the globe
By Reuters ·