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Can Timely Wheat Imports Protect Pakistan From a Food Supply Crisis?
July 29, 2026
By Amjad Yousafzai ISLAMABAD: Agricultural economists and food security specialists have called for timely, evidence-based decisions on wheat imports, warning that delays during periods…

Civil Society Leaders Call for Reforms to Strengthen Enabling Environment for CSOs
July 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Takhleeq Foundation, in collaboration with Awaz Foundation, convened a consultative meeting bringing together representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs), legal experts, and other…

Karachi Police Declare Zero Tolerance for Extortion, Reaffirm Commitment to Business Security
July 28, 2026
AIGP Azad Khan says protecting Karachi’s economy remains a top priority as police report declines in terrorism and major street crimes. KARACHI: Karachi Police…

Senate Panel Reviews Taxila Conservation, Plans Visit to UNESCO Heritage Sites
July 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee on Monday reviewed UNESCO’s observations regarding conservation work at the World Heritage archaeological sites of Mohra Moradu and Sirkap in…

FPCCI Criticizes SBP Decision to Keep Policy Rate Unchanged, Calls for Single-Digit Interest Rate
July 27, 2026
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has criticized the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to leave its key…

Supermicro Studies AI Data Center Upgrade at Data Vault Pakistan’s Karachi Facility
July 27, 2026
KARACHI: US-based server and data center company Super Micro Computer Inc. (Supermicro) has conducted a feasibility study in Pakistan to assess the deployment of…

Revenue Officer Visits Family of Martyred Soldier, Offers Support to Bereaved Children
July 27, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Naib Tehsildar Fazal Manan visited the family of martyred Pakistan Army soldier Hafiz Muhammad Zia Anwar in Wah, offering condolences and support to…

Para Force Launches Major Anti-Encroachment
July 23, 2026
ATTOCK: Para Force teams carried out a large-scale anti-encroachment operation in several commercial areas of Attock city, issuing warnings, imposing fines, sealing showrooms and…

KP Revenue Minister Orders Crackdown on Delays and Corruption During Surprise Takht Bhai Visit
July 23, 2026
MARDAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Revenue and Estate Tariq Mahmood Aryani conducted a surprise inspection of Revenue Department offices and the Service Delivery Center…