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…

News Desk TPP

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…

Staff Reporter

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…

Staff Reporter

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…

News Desk TPP

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…

Zafran Awan

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…

Our Correspondent

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…

Our Correspondent

New BISP office inaugurated in Muzaffarabad to improve access for beneficiaries

MUZAFFARABAD: A new office of the Benazir Income Support Programme was inaugurated in Muzaffarabad by Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, in a move aimed at improving service delivery and access for beneficiaries,…

BISP

PTCL returns to profit with Rs3.1 billion in Q1 2026 amid strong growth

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has reported a return to profitability in the first quarter of 2026, posting a net profit of Rs3.1 billion compared to a loss of Rs4…

Adnan Arif

KP begins consultation on child care regulations to improve protection standards

PESHAWAR: A two-day consultation on child care regulations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa began in Peshawar on Tuesday, bringing together government officials, care institutions, and development partners to review draft rules aimed…

Our Correspondent