The Public Purview
Adnan Arif


Punjab plans GIS mapping, drone surveillance for 24/7 forest protection
September 17, 2025
LAHORE, Sep 16 (APP): The Punjab Forest department plans GIS mapping and drone surveillance to strengthen forest protection, making technology the centerpiece of its…

Direct Flights to Kazakhstan & 2-Year Visa in 24 Hrs
September 16, 2025
Islamabad – In a key development for Pak-Kazik Trade, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan. The…

Aga Khan Architecture Award honours projects tackling climate, heritage and housing challenges
September 16, 2025
BISHKEK: The Aga Khan Architecture Award honored seven innovative projects this evening at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Hall. These designs shield communities from climate…

Punjab invites private sector to convert waste into valuable products
September 16, 2025
LAHORE: The Punjab waste management investment initiative aims to boost economic activity by converting municipal and industrial waste into valuable products. To accelerate this…

Thermal drone technology saves 2,000 lives in Punjab floods
September 16, 2025
LAHORE: The thermal drone flood rescue initiative has saved over 2,000 lives across Punjab. Advanced infrared drone technology, deployed by the Punjab Safe Cities…

22 million people get financial support through PPAF in 2024-25
September 14, 2025
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has supported over 22 million people in 2024-25 through its three financial assistance programs.…

BISP pilot project cuts anaemia risk among 100,000 adolescent girls
September 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The BISP anaemia pilot has shown promising results in reducing anaemia among adolescent girls in Pakistan. Nutrition International’s evaluation confirms that the initiative…

Key changes proposed to barter trade mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan and Russia
September 14, 2025
ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Commerce has proposed sweeping amendments to Pakistan’s Barter Trade Mechanism (SRO 642(I)/2023) to facilitate non-cash trade with Iran, Afghanistan,…

Record 98.46pc of PSDP funds utilized in FY2025
September 14, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan achieved a record PSDP fund utilization of 98.46 percent in the fiscal year 2024-25. The government spent Rs1.076 trillion out of the…