PTCL, Ufone Named ‘Effective Marketer of the Year’ at Effie Awards Pakistan 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 27: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone have been recognised as the ‘Effective Marketer of the Year 2025–26’ at the Effie Awards Pakistan 2026, emerging as the…
Pakistan’s Blue Economy Stuck at 1% of GDP Despite Strong Maritime Potential
ISLAMABAD, April 27: Pakistan’s blue economy contributes only around one percent to the national gross domestic product (GDP), far below the 7 to 35 percent contribution recorded by comparable maritime…
Tank DC Pledges Urgent Action on Sanitation, Water and Infrastructure Issues
TANK, April 27: Deputy Commissioner Tanveer Ahmad Khattak has reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to addressing long-standing civic challenges in Tank, announcing a series of urgent measures aimed at improving…
Chitral Valley sees 15% rise in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (ABC): Chitral Valley recorded a notable increase in international visitors in 2025, reflecting growing global interest in Pakistan’s northern مناطق and highlighting the role of tourism in…
Closing Pakistan’s immunity gap
Vaccines rarely dominate headlines unless a crisis erupts, yet their quiet impact on public health in Pakistan has been profound. As World Immunisation Week is observed, it is worth reflecting…
Lahore to get 50-acre film city as Punjab pushes media revival
LAHORE — Punjab is moving to establish a 50-acre film city in Lahore as part of efforts to revive Pakistan’s media and entertainment sector and expand local production capacity. The…
Gold prices jump in Pakistan as global rates rebound after days of decline
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Saturday, snapping a multi-day losing streak as global bullion rates moved higher, pushing local market prices upward. The rebound comes after consecutive…
CNIC only: Islamabad introduces fully paperless driving licence system
ISLAMABAD — April 26: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has rolled out a fully paperless driving licence system across its service centres, allowing citizens to complete the entire process using…
Pakistan airspace closure increases costs and flight times for Indian airlines
SRINAGAR — The closure of Pakistani airspace following the Pahalgam incident is increasing operational costs and extending flight durations for Indian airlines, according to security and aviation sources. The restrictions…
Mother and stepfather arrested for killing three-year-old daughter in Swat
SWAT — Police in Swat have arrested a woman and her second husband for allegedly killing her three-year-old daughter and burying the body in the Amankot area. Officials identified the…
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