Healing Balochistan conflict
Balochistan has endured turbulence for more than two decades, but the present situation is particularly alarming, with terrorist violence and lawlessness becoming almost routine. While officials in Islamabad and Quetta…
APNA Panel Elected Unopposed in Rawalpindi-Islamabad Photojournalists Association Polls
ISLAMABAD: The APNA Panel has been elected unopposed in the annual elections of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Photojournalists Association, with veteran photojournalist Sajjad Haider securing the presidency for the 22nd time. According…
ICCI, Pakistan Cultural Forum Hold Independence Day Mushaira in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the Pakistan Cultural Forum organised a special Independence Day Mushaira in Islamabad, bringing together leading poets, writers, intellectuals and literary…
Karachi’s Mir Raza Ali: A Mother’s Lap Lies Empty — Who Is the Killer?
In Karachi, a mother’s lap has been left empty, a father has lost his support, and the happiness of a family has turned into mourning. The death of 25-year-old Mir…
Shifa Foundation’s ‘NUR of Tomorrow’ Programme Equips Youth With Life, Safety and Leadership Skills
ISLAMABAD: Shifa Foundation has concluded the third cohort of its “NUR of Tomorrow” Youth Internship Programme, bringing together students from colleges and universities across Islamabad, Rawalpindi and nearby areas for…
Beyond the Microchip: A Visionary Leap Toward Digital Inclusion and Self-Reliance in Pakistan’s National Identity Framework
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has ushered in a transformative era for digital identification and accessibility with the introduction of its new QR-code-based national identity card. By transitioning…
FPAHS Diploma Exams 2026 to Begin August 19 Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Faculty of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences (FPAHS) will begin its Diploma Course Examinations on August 19, 2026, with around 35,600 students expected to appear in 23 diploma…
WhatsApp Announces AI Scam Alerts to Protect Users From Online Fraud
WhatsApp has announced a new AI-powered scam alert feature designed to help users identify potentially fraudulent messages from people who are not in their contacts. The new protection will analyse…
$200 Million Khuzdar Mining Project Moves Forward With SIFC Support
QUETTA: Pakistan’s mining sector has received a fresh investment boost as the $200 million Khuzdar Barite, Lead and Zinc (BLZ) project in Balochistan moves forward following the resolution of longstanding…
Gold Rate Today in Pakistan Drops Rs500 Per Tola, Silver Price Rises
KARACHI: Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a drop in the international bullion market, while silver prices moved higher in the local market. In the…
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