CPEC projects in Balochistan: jobs created and future projections explained
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (ABC): China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Balochistan have created more than 7,300 jobs so far, with over 10,000 additional positions expected in upcoming phases. The CPEC…
BYD says it can thrive without US as fuel prices drive global EV demand
BEIJING — BYD says it can sustain growth without the United States market as rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict accelerate global demand for electric vehicles. Speaking at…
Gold prices plunge Rs8,900 per tola in Pakistan as global rates tumble
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan plunged by Rs8,900 per tola on Tuesday, marking a sharp single-day decline as global bullion rates moved lower, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa…
Hasan Nawaz says he ‘hates all Indian bowlers’, highlights intensity of rivalry
LAHORE — Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz has said he feels heightened aggression in matches against India, stating that he “hates all Indian bowlers” in the context of the long-standing cricket…
Safe space for children established in Peshawar to strengthen protection services
PESHAWAR — A “Safe Space for Every Child” has been established in Peshawar to support vulnerable children and strengthen child protection services, officials said on Tuesday. The facility, set up…
Pakistan’s shipbreaking sector loses global share amid declining activity, report finds
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s shipbreaking sector has seen a sharp drop in global market share, reflecting reduced activity and rising competition, according to a report by Planning Commission of Pakistan. The…
Pakistan’s ambassador-at-large moves court against Norway tabloid over alleged JD Vance meeting
Monitoring Report LONDON/LAHORE: Prominent businessman and Pakistan’s Ambassador at Large on Economic Diplomacy Umar Farooq Zahoor has filed a criminal complaint in a Lahore court after a Norwegian tabloid ran…
Chughtai Art Awards 2026 held in Çorum to promote Pakistan–Türkiye cultural ties
ÇORUM, Türkiye — The Chughtai Art Awards 2026 were held in the Turkish city of Çorum on Tuesday, bringing together students, officials and artists in an event aimed at strengthening…
Rubina Khalid meets youth delegation to discuss empowerment and awareness initiatives
ISLAMABAD — Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, met a delegation from the Federal Youth Parliament Pakistan on Tuesday to discuss youth-led initiatives focused on…
BISP links Nashonuma programme with national immunization registry to improve child coverage
ISLAMABAD — The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced plans to strengthen immunization coverage by integrating its Benazir Nashonuma Programme with the National Electronic Immunization Registry, aiming to ensure…
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