Hajj Guide 2026: Types of Hajj explained — Tamattu, Ifrad and Qiran
ISLAMABAD, April 2026: As Hajj 2026 approaches, pilgrims preparing for the journey to Makkah must understand the three types of Hajj — Tamattu, Ifrad and Qiran — as each follows…
A Royal Encounter: Organizing a Heritage Walk for a Canadian Diplomat at Sadiq Garh Palace
Some days leave you speechless. This was one of them. I had the privilege of organizing a heritage walk for Mr. Andrew Stephen Carol, First Secretary of the Canadian High…
BISP chairperson Rubina Khalid pays tribute to Allama Iqbal on his death anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, Rubina Khalid, paid rich tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his death anniversary, highlighting his enduring vision of a dignified, self-reliant, and…
Pakistani freelancers earn over $850 million in nine months amid connectivity challenges
KARACHI: Pakistan’s freelance workforce continues to strengthen its footprint in the global digital economy, contributing more than $850 million in foreign exchange during the first nine months (July–March) of the…
Punjab rolls out digital wheat procurement system to manage prices and payments
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (ABC)The Punjab government has launched a fully digital wheat procurement system as the 2026 harvest season begins, aiming to stabilise prices, improve payment transparency, and simplify how…
Karachi police arrest four in matric exam paper leak crackdown
KARACHI, April 20 — Karachi police have arrested four suspected ringleaders in a matric exam paper leak network, targeting students during board examinations, officials said, as authorities intensify action against…
Diplomacy at a Crossroads
Islamabad is once again in the global spotlight as preparations intensify for what could be a second round of high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran. Following Prime Minister…
When Electricity Becomes a Question of Trust, Not Light
When the bill arrives, it no longer speaks of light — it whispers of burden in the quiet hours of the night. In the sacred ledger of the state and…
Punjab launches shrimp farming project to turn barren land into economic zones
LAHORE, April 20 — Punjab has launched a large-scale shrimp farming project aimed at converting barren land into productive economic zones, as part of efforts to expand aquaculture, create jobs…
Punjab launches vocational training programme for children in protection centres
LAHORE, April 20 — The Punjab government has launched a vocational training initiative for children living in protection centres, aiming to equip them with practical skills and improve their chances…
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