Shielding the poor
The government’s proposal to introduce a mobile app-based fuel quota system for low-income users of two- and three-wheelers represents a significant step toward protecting vulnerable citizens from the relentless surge…
Smart irrigation system inaugurated at ARI Mingora to boost water efficiency
SWAT: A solar-powered, AI-enabled smart irrigation system was inaugurated at the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) Mingora by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretary Agriculture Dr Muhammad Bakhtiar Khan, aimed at improving water efficiency…
WSSCM board to raise staff shortage issue with KP government
MARDAN: The Board of Directors (BoD) of Water and Sanitation Services Company Mardan (WSSCM) has decided to formally raise the issue of a shortage of sanitation staff with the Khyber…
Sindh rolls out watermarking system to prevent exam leaks ahead of 2026 boards
The Sindh government has introduced a watermarking system to prevent exam paper leaks and strengthen oversight during the upcoming board examinations, as more than 1.3 million students prepare to sit…
PEDO holds e-Khuli Kachehri to address public issues in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) held an online e-Khuli Kachehri to directly address public complaints, issuing on-the-spot instructions for resolving issues as part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s…
11 Pakistani students awarded Japan’s MEXT research scholarships for 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan has awarded 11 Pakistani students the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) research scholarships for the 2026 academic year, enabling them to…
Gold falls to Rs467,262 per tola in Pakistan as prices extend losses on March 27
Gold prices in Pakistan declined for a second consecutive day on March 27, with the per tola rate falling to Rs467,262 after a Rs1,000 drop, mirroring a downturn in international…
Saudi officials detain woman for attempting to cut Kaaba curtain in Makkah
MAKKAH: Saudi security officials detained a female pilgrim at the Grand Mosque after she attempted to cut a piece of the Kaaba’s curtain, known as the Kiswah, with scissors. The…
Heavy rains sweep UAE, Ras Al Khaimah records highest rainfall
Heavy rains swept across the United Arab Emirates on Friday (March 27), disrupting travel and prompting safety advisories as unstable weather conditions persisted, according to the National Centre of Meteorology…
Fatima Fertilizer signs as title sponsor of Multan Sultans for PSL
ISLAMABAD: Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited has signed a title sponsorship agreement with Multan Sultans for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), marking a continued partnership between the two sides ahead of…
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