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Liberia's Path to Independence Explored

Liberia's Path to Independence Explored

The Liberian Declaration of Independence marked a significant turning point in the history of Liberia, a nation founded by the American Colonizatio...
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Pakistan's Health Workforce Strategy Aims to Boost Economic Growth

Pakistan's Health Workforce Strategy Aims to Boost Economic Growth

Pakistan has launched a new health workforce strategy supported by the United Nations, aiming to reform healthcare while promoting economic growth. The initiative focuses on improving the quality, protection, and skills of health workers, treating them as strategic human capital. The first phase will support 20,000 health workers, expanding to 80,000 in the second phase. The program integrates healthcare reform with labor market development, emphasizing occupational safety, employment formalization, and gender equality. This approach aligns with global policy shifts post-COVID-19, recognizing the need for sustained investment in healthcare personnel alongside infrastructure.
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Suspected militants kill judge, security guard in ambush in restive southwest Pakistan

Suspected militants kill judge, security guard in ambush in restive southwest Pakistan

Officials say suspected militants have ambushed a vehicle carrying a district judge in restive southwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing him and his security guard
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Suleman Aqeel Khilji's New Painting to Feature at Art Basel Miami Beach 2026

Suleman Aqeel Khilji's New Painting to Feature at Art Basel Miami Beach 2026

Suleman Aqeel Khilji's New Painting to Feature at Art Basel Miami Beach 2026
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Analysis-Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict

Analysis-Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict

By Timour Azhari and Mohammed Ghobari RIYADH/ADEN, July 24 (Reuters) - Yemen is edging towards the resumption of a more than decade-old frozen conflict, Yemeni officials, Western diplomats and analysts say, as attacks on Saudi infrastructure and shipping by Iran-aligned Houthis test the patience of
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Pakistan Advances in Indigenous Autonomous Defense Capabilities

Pakistan Advances in Indigenous Autonomous Defense Capabilities

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan's progress in developing indigenous autonomous defense capabilities at the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems Expo 2026. The advancements, led by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, are seen as integral to national defense. The expo showcased cutting-edge technologies, including drones and simulators, that enhance Pakistan's security architecture. The prime minister emphasized the importance of technological innovation in strengthening the country's defense and resilience against emerging threats.
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Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the Iran war

Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the Iran war

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels says they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military said it conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes
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President Trump Claims Iran Seeks Talks Amidst Power Consolidation

President Trump Claims Iran Seeks Talks Amidst Power Consolidation

President Trump has stated that Iran is eager to engage in talks with the U.S., claiming the country is 'getting decimated.' However, experts suggest a different scenario, noting that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is consolidating power. The previously negotiated deal over the Strait of Hormuz has fallen apart, and informal Track II diplomacy efforts continue between U.S. experts and Iranian counterparts. Despite some direct contacts facilitated by countries like Pakistan and Qatar, substantial diplomatic engagements remain limited.
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Pakistan's New Health Workforce Strategy Aims to Boost Economic Growth

Pakistan's New Health Workforce Strategy Aims to Boost Economic Growth

Pakistan has launched a new health workforce strategy supported by the United Nations, focusing on healthcare reform and economic growth. The initiative aims to improve the quality, protection, and skills of health workers, recognizing them as strategic human capital. The program will initially support 20,000 health and care workers, expanding to 100,000 in its second phase. It addresses structural weaknesses in Pakistan's healthcare system, such as workforce shortages and uneven distribution, while aligning health policy with broader economic reforms.
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Trump imposes forced labor duties on 60 trading partners as  10% US tariffs expire

Trump imposes forced labor duties on 60 trading partners as  10% US tariffs expire

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expired.
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Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive

Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive

Diplomats are seeking to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the United States even as both countries continued to launch attacks in a 10th day of renewed fighting
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Pakistan's Transition to Electric Vehicles Aims to Reduce Fuel Imports and Enhance Energy Security

Pakistan's Transition to Electric Vehicles Aims to Reduce Fuel Imports and Enhance Energy Security

Pakistan is accelerating its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce reliance on imported petroleum, enhance energy security, and lower carbon emissions. The National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 targets 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. The policy includes establishing 3,000 charging stations and promoting local manufacturing. Experts highlight China's success in electric mobility as a model for Pakistan, emphasizing the need for policy consistency, infrastructure development, and technology transfer. The shift to EVs is expected to save fuel, reduce emissions, and generate foreign exchange savings.