Gold prices drop Rs1,200 per tola in Pakistan amid global decline
KARACHI, April 22, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Wednesday, with the per tola rate declining by Rs1,200 in line with a downward trend in international markets. The…
Swat authorities seize large stock of unhygienic spices in warehouse raid
SWAT, April 22, 2026 — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority conducted a raid on a warehouse in Swat, recovering a large quantity of unhygienic and prohibited…
Abbottabad squash players shine in Australia as Nimra Rehman reaches final
ABBOTTABAD/MELBOURNE, April 22, 2026 — Young Pakistani players from Abbottabad delivered a strong showing in international junior squash events in Melbourne, with Nimra Rehman reaching the final and Ahmed Safwan…
Mobilink Bank graduates 18 women-led startups under WIN incubator
ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — Mobilink Bank has graduated 18 women-led startups under its Women Inspirational Network (WIN) Incubator, an initiative aimed at supporting female entrepreneurs through training, mentorship and…
FAO holds consultation on sustainable resource management in mountain areas
ISLAMABAD, April 22 (ABC): The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Department of Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, organized a…
Punjab energy minister reviews projects, orders uninterrupted power for schools
LAHORE, April 22, 2026 — Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing and new development projects of the energy department, directing officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity…
National festival of ideas and art concludes at AWKUM Mardan
MARDAN, April 22, 2026 — The second National Festival of Ideas, Art and Innovation concluded at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, bringing together students from across Pakistan for a three-day…
IUB VC briefs Punjab adviser on new AI and climate programmes
BAHAWALPUR, April 22, 2026 — Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Vice Chancellor of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, met with Ali Dar, Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab on artificial…
BISP chairperson attends AJK agriculture conference, reviews welfare centres
MUZAFFARABAD, April 22, 2026 — Rubina Khalid attended the Agricultural Conference 2026 in Muzaffarabad at the invitation of Chaudhry Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, while also reviewing key facilities under the Benazir…
PM orders accelerated EV rollout to cut fuel imports and boost energy security
ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to fast-track electric vehicle (EV) adoption across Pakistan, linking the transition to lower fuel import costs and improved energy security.…
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