Pakistan

Sindh Moves to Expand Electric Bus Fleet, Introduce Double-Deckers in Karachi

KARACHI, Oct 18: The Sindh government is stepping up efforts to expand its public transport network through additional electric buses and double-decker services, with…

Lahore Traffic Police Launch Free Scooty Training for Female Students

LAHORE, Oct 18: Lahore Traffic Police have introduced a free two-day scooty riding programme for female students, offering practical training and road safety guidance…

Bangladeshi Cultural Troupe Performs in Islamabad, Promotes Closer Ties

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17: A 15-member Bangladeshi cultural delegation presented traditional music and dance performances at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on…

CDA, IFC Explore Modernisation of Islamabad’s Water Supply System

Islamabad: October 17, 2026: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have held discussions on a proposed initiative to modernise…

China’s expanding high-speed rail network strengthens regional economic integration

Islamabad Oct 18,2026: China’s expanding high-speed railway network is strengthening connectivity between major economic centres, reducing travel times and supporting regional integration, as the…

Eight Militants Killed in Separate Operations Across Balochistan: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Oct 18: Security forces killed eight militants during three intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar districts on October 17, the military’s…

BISP Holds Digital Payment Training Session in Sindh

KARACHI: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), in collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan’s Social Policy Section, organized a provincial-level training and awareness session for BISP…

CDA and IFC Explore Modernising Islamabad’s Water Supply System

ISLAMABAD, October 17, 2026: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is exploring cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to modernise Islamabad’s water supply system…

Pakistan Customs Destroys Contraband Worth Rs7.711 Billion in Karachi

KARACHI , Pakistan Customs has destroyed seized and confiscated contraband goods worth Rs7.711 billion in a joint operation conducted at Gadap Town, Karachi. The Collectorate…

CDA Intensifies Cleanliness Drive Across Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has intensified its citywide cleanliness drive to maintain Islamabad as a clean, green, pollution-free, healthy and safer capital.…

PMA Kakul Hosts Passing Out Parade

KAKUL: The Passing Out Parade of cadets from the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course and 28th Lady Cadet…

NADRA establishes 43 citizen centres across 11 KP districts under $46m project

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (ABC):The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has established 43 citizen facilitation centres in 11 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under a…

Balochistan to receive 30 livestock ponds and 40 water tanks under Saudi-funded project

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (ABC): Balochistan is set to get 30 community livestock ponds and 40 water tanks under a Saudi Fund for Development (SFD)-funded…

Fed’s flexible rate outlook offers temporary relief to emerging markets

Islamabad Oct 17,2026: The US Federal Reserve’s flexible approach to future interest rate decisions offers emerging markets a potential reprieve from abrupt tightening in…

BISP Chairperson Visits Dir Colony Families After School Roof Collapse

PESHAWAR: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid visited Saeedabad in Dir Colony, Peshawar, on October 16 to offer condolences to families…

TMA Timergara Launches Special Cleanliness Drive Across City, Markets

TIMERGARA : The Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Timergara has launched a special cleanliness campaign across Timergara city, Talash Bazaar and other areas to improve…