Pahalgam Attack Fallout
A year has passed since the tragic terrorist assault in Pahalgam, occupied Kashmir, claimed the lives of at least 26 people. Yet the incident continues to cast a long shadow…
Gold extends decline as per tola price falls below Rs491,000
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their downward trend in Pakistan, with the per tola rate falling below Rs491,000 as global bullion prices weakened. The decline marks the fifth consecutive session of…
Pakistan seeks Interpol action against Norwegian editor Rolf Wideroe in fraud case
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have sought international action against Norwegian journalist Rolf J. Wideroe, requesting issuance of a red notice in connection with a fraud case registered in Shaheed Benazirabad. According…
BISP chairperson Rubina Khalid visits Mohmand, reviews services and outreach programmes
MOHMAND, April 24: Rubina Khalid visited the district office of the Benazir Income Support Programme in Mohmand to review operations and assess delivery of services to beneficiaries. During the visit,…
Punjab launches ‘Apna Khet Apna Rozgar’ scheme to support landless rural households
LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched the “Apna Khet Apna Rozgar” scheme to provide agricultural land and financial assistance to landless rural residents, as part of efforts to expand livelihoods…
Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2bn tranche approval likely in May
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has met the majority of its performance benchmarks under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, raising expectations for approval of a $1.2 billion tranche under the ongoing loan…
Punjab to deploy smart patrol cars to track fake number plates and e-challan defaulters
LAHORE: Punjab Police plans to introduce smart patrol vehicles equipped with advanced surveillance systems to detect fake number plates, e-challan defaulters and proclaimed offenders across the province. The initiative, centred…
KSrelief distributes food packages to 8,500 families in Punjab under food security project
ISLAMABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has completed the distribution of food packages to 8,500 families in Punjab under the final phase of its Food Security Support…
Three students faint as loadshedding disrupts exams in Thatta despite official directives
THATTA: At least three students fainted at an examination centre in Var town of district Thatta after prolonged power outages during exam hours, raising concerns over the impact of loadshedding…
Islamabad lockdown hurting businesses, govt must act: IIA president Omais Khattak
ISLAMABAD: President of the Islamabad Industrial Association, Omais Khattak, has urged the government to address a “lockdown-like” situation in the capital, warning that prolonged restrictions are severely affecting business activity…
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