
Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2bn tranche approval likely in May
April 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has met the majority of its performance benchmarks under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, raising expectations for approval of a $1.2…

Punjab to deploy smart patrol cars to track fake number plates and e-challan defaulters
April 24, 2026
LAHORE: Punjab Police plans to introduce smart patrol vehicles equipped with advanced surveillance systems to detect fake number plates, e-challan defaulters and proclaimed offenders…

KSrelief distributes food packages to 8,500 families in Punjab under food security project
April 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has completed the distribution of food packages to 8,500 families in Punjab under the final…

Three students faint as loadshedding disrupts exams in Thatta despite official directives
April 24, 2026
THATTA: At least three students fainted at an examination centre in Var town of district Thatta after prolonged power outages during exam hours, raising…

Islamabad lockdown hurting businesses, govt must act: IIA president Omais Khattak
April 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: President of the Islamabad Industrial Association, Omais Khattak, has urged the government to address a “lockdown-like” situation in the capital, warning that prolonged…

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Islamabad as US-Iran talks edge closer
April 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 24: Seyed Abbas Araghchi is arriving in Islamabad late Friday with a delegation, as Pakistan steps up efforts to facilitate a possible…

Lahore dialogue highlights role of heritage preservation in sustainable development
April 24, 2026
LAHORE, April 24 (ABC): A policy dialogue in Lahore heritage has brought renewed attention to cultural preservation and sustainability, with officials, academics, and civil…

Intel shares surge toward record high on strong AI-driven forecast
April 24, 2026
Shares of Intel surged more than 22% in premarket trading and moved toward a potential record high after the chipmaker issued a strong revenue…

Pakistani biker Gul Afsha reaches Swat after 36-day journey from UK
April 24, 2026
SWAT, April 24: Pakistani female biker Gul Afsha has completed a 36-day motorcycle journey from the United Kingdom to Pakistan, arriving in Swat after…