Pakistan launches five-year plan to unlock $45bn gemstone export potential
Pakistan’s federal government has launched a five-year plan to expand gemstone exports and bring the sector under stronger regulatory oversight. The plan aims to formalise the gemstone trade by registering…
Law and order deteriorates in Islamabad as CDA senior officer robbed in broad daylight
The law and order situation in Islamabad has raised fresh concerns after a senior officer of the Capital Development Authority, posted at the Presidency, was robbed of Rs100,000 in broad…
Biman expands Dhaka–Karachi operations with third weekly flight
Karachi: Pakistan’s aviation authorities have approved a third weekly flight for Biman Bangladesh Airlines on the Dhaka–Karachi route, expanding air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh weeks after the two countries…
Maritime Security Exercise Sea Guard–2026 Commences in Karachi
A national-level maritime security exercise, Sea Guard–2026, commenced in Karachi on Monday under the auspices of the Pakistan Navy, bringing together key stakeholders from across the country’s maritime sector to…
Namibia all-rounder David Wiese to miss PSL 2026 season due to family commitments
Lahore Qalandars all-rounder David Wiese will not feature in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League, citing family commitments as the reason for his absence. In a message shared…
SBP approves HBL Zarai as agricultural services provider under digital farm loan scheme
Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has approved HBL Zarai Services Limited as an Agricultural Services Provider (ASP) under the ‘Zarkhez-e’, Asaan Digital Zarai Qarza Scheme, enabling banks to…
The Art That Is Dying in Silence
Imagine walking into a gallery a few years from now.Every painting is digitally printed. Every piece of calligraphy is a font. Everything looks perfect yet nothing feels alive. This is…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to introduce AI education in government schools from 2026
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in government schools from grades 6 to 12 starting March 2026, as part of a broader effort to…
Air cargo volumes set new global record in 2025 as trade routes and e-commerce reshape demand
Geneva: Global air cargo volumes reached their highest level on record in 2025, driven by sustained e-commerce growth and a reconfiguration of global trade routes, according to full-year data released…
Saba Qamar faces legal petition over police uniform appearance during video shoot
Pakistani television star Saba Qamar has become the subject of legal proceedings after a petition was filed in a Lahore court alleging that she wore a police uniform without official…
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