Pakistan

‘I Heard the State Is Like a Mother; Today I Believe It,’ Laiba’s Father Tells Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State visited the residence of late student Laiba Ejaz in G-10, Islamabad, and…

150 Housing Societies Illegal in Islamabad, Says Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that around 150 housing societies in Islamabad are illegal and authorities are taking action…

NADRA Issues Important Message on Iris Scanning

ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important message urging citizens to get iris scans registered for…

Islamabad to get 8 world-class museums

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to establish a major museum complex in Islamabad’s Malpur area, featuring dedicated museums for Pakistan’s…

Kashmir Chowk underpass to open within 10 days, says Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Wednesday that the Kashmir Chowk underpass in Islamabad would be opened to traffic within the next…

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu awarded honorary doctorate by IIUI

ISLAMABAD: The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) conferred an honorary doctorate in Politics and International Relations on Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during its…

Punjab sports minister seeks Sialkot Chamber’s support for CM Youth Games

LAHORE: Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has called for Sialkot’s active participation in the upcoming CM Punjab Youth Games, assuring the city’s…

Norway, CDA discuss cooperation on Islamabad’s urban development

ISLAMABAD: Norway’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Sigvald Hauge, met Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf on Wednesday to discuss urban…

Punjab considers new power supply project for Sundar Industrial Estate, Orange Line

LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering a new electricity supply project for Sundar Industrial Estate and the Orange Line Train to improve power reliability…

Teenager Allegedly Kills Father Over Mobile Phone

Thatta: A 14-year-old boy allegedly killed his 58-year-old father with a pair of scissors following an argument over buying a mobile phone, according to…

Pakistan could join G20 in next decade, says Federal Minister Qaisar Ahmed Sheikh

Karachi: Pakistan and South Africa should strengthen trade and investment ties to unlock business opportunities across Africa and Central and West Asia, Federal Minister…

Punjab plans Rs1b dairy mechanization scheme for 6,400 farmers

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (ABC):The Punjab government plans to invest Rs1 billion in a two-year dairy mechanization project to subsidize modern machinery for 6,400 farmers…

Pakistan earns $56.57m from date exports to 45 markets

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (ABC):Pakistan exported 138.74 million kilograms of fresh and dried dates worth $56.57 million to 45 international markets during FY2025-26, with the…

China’s high-tech FDI surge signals global shift towards innovation-driven investment

Islamabad, Oct 21,2026: Foreign investment in China’s high-tech industries is accelerating, reflecting a shift in international investor priorities towards research, advanced manufacturing and innovation-driven…

Pakistan working to establish national health information system: minister

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (ABC): Minister of State for National Health Services Dr Mukhtar Bharath has said the government is working to establish a national…

Peshawar elders praise Assistant Commissioner Samia Jabeen’s administrative services

PESHAWAR: Local elders have praised Assistant Commissioner Faqirabad Samia Jabeen for her administrative services, professional approach and commitment to public responsibilities. According to a…