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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…