BankIslami launches Shariah-compliant Raast QR payment gateway
Karachi: BankIslami’s digital Islamic banking platform, aik, has launched aikPay, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant, Raast-enabled QR payment gateway, expanding real-time, card-free online payment options for consumers and merchants nationwide. Developed on…
Pakistani scientists test space-exposed seeds to improve crop varieties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Pakistani scientists are testing crop seeds exposed to cosmic radiation and zero gravity in space to assess genetic variation and expand crop diversity. Dr Zahid Mahmood,…
The Smart Phone Orchestra
By Arisha Irshad Ali We all love a good orchestra. There’s something about everything being in sync that just feeds the soul. Interestingly, smartphones affect us the exact same way—except…
Sindh govt plans dedicated floricultural farms to diversify agriculture
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): The Sindh government is working on a project to establish dedicated floricultural farms across the province in an effort to diversify agriculture and unlock new income…
Abbottabad Press Club president Sardar Naveed Alam honoured at Heroes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa awards
Abbottabad: President of the Abbottabad Press Club, Sardar Naveed Alam, was honoured with an award at the Heroes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa International Civil Awards Ceremony, held at the Governor House…
Flood-damaged bridge in Shangla remains unrestored, residents face hardship for months
Shangla: Residents of the Faizabad area in Shangla district continue to face severe hardships as a bridge destroyed by recent floods has yet to be restored, forcing people to cross…
KP Food Safety Authority conducts major operations in Kohat and Hangu
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority (KPFS&HFA) carried out major enforcement operations in Kohat and Hangu, seizing large quantities of substandard food items and taking strict legal…
“Paigham-e-Aman” workshop highlights role of education, community, and media in peacebuilding
Peshawar: The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar organized a two-day workshop titled “Paigham-e-Aman” in collaboration with The Mirror of Society and Parindey, focusing on the promotion…
Rain and snowfall grip Lower Dir as weather turns extremely cold
Lower Dir: Severe cold conditions gripped Lower Dir after rain and snowfall were reported across the district, including the Talash Valley, following a sudden change in weather on Thursday. According…
Lower Dir Food Authority takes action against unhygienic food outlets in Timergara
Timergara: The Lower Dir Food Authority carried out inspections of restaurants and fast-food outlets in Timergara following a public complaint lodged by college students with the Office of the Additional…
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