Government Shutdown Sparks Layoff Fears After Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bill
The U.S. government shutdown has officially begun. The Senate failed to pass a last-ditch funding plan late Tuesday night. Since lawmakers could not agree on a stopgap bill, the shutdown…
OGDCL Announces Major Gas and Condensate Discovery in Sindh
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) reported a major gas and condensate discovery at its Bitrism East-1 well in District Khairpur, Sindh. This breakthrough marks a significant step in…
PFI to launch climate and biodiversity degree programs
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): The Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI), the country’s leading forestry research and training centre, is poised to become a degree-awarding institution—a strategic advancement that will enhance Pakistan’s…
Deadline for Filing of Income Tax Returns Extended till October 15
ISLAMABAD — In a major policy reversal, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) extended the Income Tax Return Deadline for Tax Year 2025 until October 15. The board announced the…
Punjab shortlists 20 projects for global investment promotion
LAHORE, Sep 29 (APP): The Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) has shortlisted 20 proposals from a total of 86, submitted by various departments, selecting them for conversion into…
Cayenne Pepper and Digestive Health: Unlocking the Potential of a Natural Remedy
A vivacious and pungent type of cayenne pepper spice, which is derived from dried chili peppers and it has been used as staple spice items in various types of…
Governor Punjab announces electric buses and passport office for Hazro
ATTOCK — Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan announces the launch of electric buses for Hazro. He also confirms the upcoming establishment of a passport office in Tehsil Hazro. He shared…
Punjab Reviews Expansion of Vehicle Inspection and Certification System
Lahore — Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman chaired a high-level meeting to review proposed amendments for expanding the Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS). The meeting took place at the…
Acting President Gilani Hosts Luncheon for Senators at Aiwan-e-Sadr
Islamabad — Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani hosted a luncheon at Aiwan-e-Sadr today in honour of senators from various political parties. The gathering provided a platform to review the…
Minister for Energy, H.E. Awais Leghari calls for enhanced collaboration for Clean Tech at COMSATS Seminar
Islamabad, 30 September 2025 — At an international seminar hosted by COMSATS University Islamabad, Federal Minister for Energy H.E. Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari called for enhanced collaboration in clean…
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