PPL revives dormant oil, gas well in Sindh after 12 years
KARACHI: An oil and gas well in سندھ’s Gambat area has resumed production after remaining shut for more than a decade, with Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) confirming new output of…
Rs66m Flood Rehabilitation Programme Launched in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (ABC):A new Rs66 million rehabilitation initiative has been launched to restore damaged infrastructure and strengthen climate resilience in flood-affected areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. The programme is a joint…
Lahore Marks First Anniversary of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos
LAHORE, May 8 (ABC): A ceremony in Lahore marked the first anniversary of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos,” with speakers describing the events as a reflection of national unity, political messaging, and…
Climate Resilience Project Supports More Than 5 Million Women and Children in Flood-Hit Districts
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (ABC): More than 5.46 million pregnant women and children under the age of two have received assistance through a climate resilience project launched in 87 flood-affected districts…
Toward peace in Hormuz
Despite the sharp rhetoric exchanged between Washington and Tehran, there are signs that a more durable cessation of hostilities may be within reach. The Strait of Hormuz, long a flashpoint…
Pakistan, Sri Lanka conclude joint counterterrorism exercise ‘Shake Hands-II’
RAWALPINDI: The armies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka concluded the two-week joint counterterrorism exercise “Shake Hands-II” at Tarbela, Pakistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The exercise, which began…
Gold prices near Rs500,000 per tola after sharp market surge
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp increase in both international and local bullion markets, with rates in Pakistan climbing to fresh highs following a strong rally in global prices. According…
Meta introduces AI-powered age assurance measures for teens in Pakistan
Islamabad, 7 May, 2026: Meta has announced new AI-powered age assurance measures across all its platforms in Pakistan, aimed at supporting safe, positive online experiences for teens. Teens are automatically…
Sehat KOR Foundation Hospital in Mardan provides free treatment to hundreds daily
MARDAN: Sehat KOR Foundation continues to provide free medical services to hundreds of underprivileged patients every day at its hospital on Charsadda Road in Mardan. According to the organization, between…
PRCS holds humanitarian forum in Islamabad to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) organized a humanitarian forum at its National Headquarters in Islamabad to mark World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day under the global theme…
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