One Health approach urged to tackle emerging infectious diseases
ISLAMABAD, June 3 (ABC): Health experts in Pakistan are calling for wider adoption of the One Health approach to improve the country's ability to detect, prevent and respond to emerging…
2m electricity consumers register for subsidy under QR code system
ISLAMABAD, Jun 03 (ABC): Around two million single-phase electricity consumers in Pakistan have registered under a new QR code electricity subsidy system introduced to verify eligibility for subsidized power tariffs.…
Security forces kill 17 militants in intelligence-based operations across Balochistan, says ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan's security forces have killed 17 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations conducted in multiple districts of Balochistan following the train incident reported on May 24, according to…
PTI alleges party leaders barred from entering Gilgit-Baltistan for election campaign
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has alleged that several of its senior leaders were prevented from entering Gilgit-Baltistan to participate in election campaign activities, raising concerns about equal political access…
Confused strategy
The latest US strikes on Iranian targets have injected fresh uncertainty into an already volatile Middle East. Washington insists the attacks were carried out to protect American personnel and interests,…
PM calls for expert-led technology integration to drive economic growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed all federal ministries to engage experts in developing policies that support the integration of modern technologies across key sectors of Pakistan’s economy,…
BISP Expands Digital Wallet, Skills Training Outreach in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT-BALTISTAN — Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid visited BISP offices in Shigar and Ghanche on Tuesday, where she met beneficiaries and highlighted ongoing efforts to expand…
FBR Eyes Nationwide Truck Tracking to Crack Down on Tax Evasion
ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to launch a nationwide cargo tracking system in the next fiscal year as part of efforts to reduce sales tax…
Electricity Consumers May Get Another Power Bill Shock
ISLAMABAD — Electricity consumers across Pakistan could face higher power bills after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested an increase of Rs1.72 per unit under the monthly fuel cost…
When Voters Can’t Find Their Own Representatives
Scooby-Doo...! Where Are You? Dim... Dim... Dim... A faint metallic chime drifted through the evening air. The sound grew louder. Then, as if emerging from the margins of Pakistan's unfinished…
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