TVET, AI and Automation: The Skills Backbone Pakistan Cannot Ignore
By Dr. Saud Altaf Pakistan’s industrial future will not be decided by how quickly we import machines, but by how well we operate them day after day, shift after shift…
itel Energy showcases AI-powered solar solutions at Lahore Solar Expo 2026
LAHORE, April 22, 2026 — itel Energy concluded its participation as a diamond sponsor at the Lahore Solar Expo 2026, presenting new solar and battery technologies aimed at improving energy…
Pakistan proposes Rs41.7bn education reforms under PSDP 2026–27
ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — The federal government has proposed Rs41.7 billion for education sector reforms under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026–27, targeting infrastructure upgrades, digital learning expansion…
Delicate Diplomatic Moment
As the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran nears its expiration, the fate of the next round of peace talks in Islamabad remains uncertain. At the time of…
PepsiCo expands operations at Hattar Economic Zone with Rs700 million investment
PESHAWAR: PepsiCo International has signed an agreement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company to acquire 13.04 acres of land at Hattar Economic Zone, marking a new phase…
City Lab partners with Popo Football Club as Dr Jamal Nasir backs player health
ISLAMABAD: Former Punjab health minister Dr Jamal Nasir visited Popo Football Club in Islamabad, where City Lab signed an agreement to provide medical and diagnostic support to players, aiming to…
From Rural Promise to Urban Pressure: Rethinking Pakistan’s Development Path
BY Shah Nasir Khisro In the early decades after independence, Pakistan recognized a fundamental truth: its strength lay in its villages. With the majority of the population residing in rural…
Gold, silver prices decline for second straight day in Pakistan, global markets
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices extended their decline for a second consecutive day in both Pakistan and international markets, reflecting continued softening in global precious metal trends. According to the…
KP plans 16 new picnic spots in Chitral to expand tourism facilities
ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority plans to develop 16 picnic spots in Chitral as part of efforts to improve tourism infrastructure and attract more visitors to the…
PGJDC announces 74 vacancies despite hiring ban under government austerity drive
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industries and Production, has announced 74 new vacancies despite a federal hiring ban imposed under…
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