Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Wednesday said agriculture and industry are the two sectors that can strengthen Pakistan’s economy, increase exports, create jobs and raise national revenue.

Price of silver per tola remains unchanged at Rs6,421

An Israeli strike in Gaza prior to the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup clash between Argentina and Egypt killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organise screenings of the game across the strip, according to media reports. The Associated Press said the blast that killed Mohamed al-Wahidi, an official with Egypt’s relief arm in Gaza, turned “what was supposed to be a moment of celebration — the live screening of a potential upset against Argentina by an Arab team — into a reminder of how the near-daily Israeli strikes are continuing to kill civilians despite a truce reached in October”. The report also quoted Dr Mohamed Abu Selmiya, the director of Shifa Hospital, as saying that the strike that killed al-Wahidi on Tuesday hit a car in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City at dusk. He said three others were killed in the attack, including the driver, Ahmed Daghmush, 33, and two brothers, 10-year-old Hamza al-Deri and 8-year-old Fari, According to the publication, the Israeli military said that al-Wahidi wa...

In countries from Saudi Arabia and Oman to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, company results are likely to be mixed

Peshawar - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday reviewed measures to improve the utilisation of the province’s mineral resources and enhance revenue generation, with Provincial Minister for Mines and Mineral Development Arif Ahmad zai directing officials to formulate a comprehensive strategy for strengthening the.

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Public Health Engineering (PHE), Fazal Shakoor Khan, chaired a high-level review meeting on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project (KP-RIISP) on Wednesday at the committee room of the PHE department.

Bombay High Court grants interim protection, citing fundamental rights amid concerns over AI-driven impersonation

This marks the band's second studio album since death ​of drummer Charlie Watts in 2021; 25th since it formed in 1962

Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir says Armed Forces remain fully cognizant of state-sponsored attempts by hostile intelligence agencies to destabilise Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) have successfully located and recovered the wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 after a 12-hour search and rescue operation in the deep sea.

Islamabad - Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday that the security forces have absolute clarity and resolve to hunt down terrorists everywhere.

Key ministries exceed budget authorisations, putting IMF-mandated primary surplus target at risk

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan had a second one-on-one meeting in a week over the matters concerning the provincial legislature. In Wednesday’s meeting, CM Maryam was particular about “inclusive legislation.” She said it should be ensured that both treasury and opposition members be consulted in the legislative process. Khan said the CM’s direction would be followed and the proceedings of the Punjab Assembly would be held through mutual coordination. Both also discussed legislative matters related to prison reforms and the controversial bill – the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026. Speaker Khan praised the chief minister for presenting what he termed an outstanding policy at the National Paigham-i-Aman Committee. He also lauded the launch of the “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” scheme and congratulated the chief minister on the balloting held under the initiative. The chief minister described the “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar...

Concerts were expanded to three nights after overwhelming demand, capping off a milestone week for the band

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and advancing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed.

ISLAMABAD - Participants of the Judicial Fellowship Programme, comprising judicial officers from across Pakistan, called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday.

Under Apna Ghar, Mehfooz Ghar scheme Rs500,000 loan will be provided for repair of houses.

• SESSI approves creation of endowment fund for rehabilitation and welfare of 78 children • Okays departmental action against 37 doctors and paramedical staff of its health facility KARACHI: Days after the government confirmed that as many as 78 children had been infected with HIV/AIDS at the Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution-run Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital, the institution has allocated a sum of Rs2 billion to set up an endowment fund to provide long-term medical treatment and welfare support for the affected children, it emerged on Wednesday. Contrary to a claim made by a petitioner before the Sindh High Court that the number of affected children was 200, Sindh Labour Minister Saeed Ghani had confirmed over the weekend that the government had data of 78 children who were infected with HIV/AIDS at Valika Hospital. He had also assured the parents of the affected children of their complete medical treatment and promised every possible support. On Wednesday, Ghani chaired the meeting of the Governing...

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chairman, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday discussed the current situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday that promoting clean, affordable and sustainable energy through solar power is an important component of the national energy policy.