Hormuz crisis diplomacy
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States has slowed the pace of fighting, but the underlying conflict remains unresolved. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s recent meetings in…
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Wafaqi Mohtasib – A Legacy of Excellence
By: Syed Muhammad Ilyas Indeed few institutions have made their mark on the national scene as profoundly as do the office of the Wafaqi…
Islamophobia on the Rise: From London’s Niqab Incident to Global Concern
By Shabana Ayaz London — Thousands gathered at Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London. The atmosphere was charged as French activists from…
Over 1,400kms of rail tracks set for major overhaul in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (ABC): Pakistan Railways is moving ahead with plans to rehabilitate more than 1,400 kilometres of railway branch lines in Punjab while…
Big Setback to Illegal Cigarettes Manufacturing Network in AJK
Illegal cigarettes in AJK have come under fresh scrutiny after Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore took notice of alleged factory networks. *Faisal Mumtaz Rathore…
Retail sector favoured
The federal and provincial governments have chosen to extend significant concessions to the retail sector ahead of Eidul Azha, temporarily lifting restrictions on market…
PTA bans late-night SIM sales to stop illegal issuance across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has imposed a nationwide ban on the sale of SIM cards between midnight and 6am as part of efforts…
Balochistan universities receive Rs2.93bn in HEC funding support
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (ABC):Balochistan universities received Rs2.93 billion in financial support from Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) during fiscal year 2025-26, according to official…
Pakistan diversifies rice export strategy through new markets, trade routes
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (ABC): Pakistan is increasing efforts to diversify its rice export markets and trade routes as global shipping disruptions continue to affect…
Pakistan plans $615m green financing initiative to cut industrial emissions
ISLAMABAD, May 18: Pakistan is preparing a $615 million green financing initiative to help export-oriented industries reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and meet…