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

Provinicial minister orders crackdown on fake and substandard electronic appliances

LAHORE: Punjab’s Energy Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has directed an immediate crackdown on the sale of fake and substandard electronic appliances, aiming to curb fraud and strengthen consumer protection…

Staff Reporter

Model enrollment campaign launched in District Kasur to promote girls’ education

LAHORE: A district-level initiative to promote girls’ education in Kasur has been launched with a focus on increasing enrollment and improving student retention in public schools through community engagement and…

Staff Reporter

Pakistan, IMF finalise 11 reform targets for FY2026-27

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have finalised 11 structural reform targets for the next fiscal year, aimed at strengthening economic stability, improving governance, and supporting long-term growth. The…

Zafran Awan