PTC urges PTB to announce policy on surplus Tobacco to safeguard farmers

Mardan: During a briefing session for journalists at Mardan Press Club, PTC emphasized its commitment to support farmers, ensure transparency in the tobacco leaf procurement process, and strengthen efforts against…

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CDA Hosts Ethiopian Delegation to Launch ‘Plant Fraternity’ in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority hosted a high-level delegation from Ethiopia at the Fatima Jinnah Park, F-9 Islamabad to plant seedlings of Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity to foster friendly and brotherly relations…

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Commerce Minister of Pakistan visits Bangladesh to discuss industrial collaboration

Dhaka: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, arrived in Bangladesh to begin a four-day official visit, scheduled from August 21 to 24. Upon his arrival in Dhaka, he was…

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Field Marshal Asim Munir termed ‘Man of Steel’ for his diplomatic brilliance

  Islamabad: Global magazine Washington Times declared Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the Man of Steel. According to the Washington Times Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir could become President…

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Judge Caprio of ‘Caught in Providence’ dies aged 88

US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said. Over a 40-year career in Rhode Island, he famously used compassion and humour…

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Israel call up 60,000 reservists as Gaza City ground invasion is planned

JERUSALEM - The Israeli military maintained its pressure on Gaza City with heavy bombardments overnight, residents said, ahead of a Thursday meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers…

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SC approves Imran Khan’s bail in May 9 riot cases

Islamabad: The Supreme Court on Thursday approved bail for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan in eight cases related to May 9 violent incidents. Hearing the bail petition lodged…

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DPM/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minster Wang Yi held the strategic dialogue

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 6th round of Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad today. During the Dialogue, the…

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AKDN supporting flood-affected families in GB, Chitral

ISLAMABAD: In response to the recent devastation caused by heavy rains and flash floods in Pakistan, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, and other vulnerable mountain communities, the Aga Khan Development Network…

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Lahore Green Corridor project to help curb smog

LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP): The Lahore Green Corridor Project jointly launched by the Punjab government and Pakistan Railways will not only help combat smog and other environmental challenges but also improve…

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