KP launches Rs47bn development programme for merged districts
ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government would launch a Rs 47.25 billion (US$175 million) World Bank funded development programme for the merged districts to upgrade infrastructure and improve…
FJWU Unveils Plan to Preserve Historic Mohan Singh Haveli as Heritage Museum
RAWALPINDI: Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) has engaged journalists from Rawalpindi and Islamabad to build public support for the preservation of the historic Mohan Singh Haveli and the establishment of…
Pakistan vs India Confirmed! Women’s Asia Cup Showdown on Sept 5
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the official schedule for the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026, with arch-rivals Pakistan and India set to face each other on September 5…
Gold Rate Today – August 6, 2026: Price Jumps Rs11,300 Per Tola in Pakistan
KARACHI, August 6, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply for the second consecutive day on Thursday, with the rate of 24-karat gold increasing by Rs11,300 per tola amid another…
Dialogue for reconciliation
The interior minister’s recent remarks at a seminar in Islamabad have reignited debate about the state of Pakistan’s political system. Mohsin Naqvi, who is seen as close to influential quarters,…
Faysal Bank Posts Rs10 Billion Profit in First Half of 2026
KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited reported a net profit of Rs10 billion for the first half of 2026, while profit before tax stood at Rs20.5 billion, reflecting continued balance-sheet growth despite…
Pakistan Urges International Law-Based Approach to Kashmir, Indus Waters Treaty
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has called for strict adherence to international law in addressing the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and protecting the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that unilateral actions risk deepening instability…
COMSATS University, HHRD Partner to Expand Youth Skills and Community Welfare
ISLAMABAD: COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) and Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote youth empowerment, skills development, volunteerism and community welfare across…
Government School Student Tops BISE Malakand Matric Exam 2026 as Girls Shine in Results
LOWER DIR: The Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (BISE) Malakand has announced the results of the First Annual SSC (Matric) Examination 2026, with a student from a government…
Javed Rais Honored for Championing Disability Rights
KARACHI: Halqa-e-Fikr-o-Nazar held a ceremony in Karachi to honor renowned social activist Javed Rais in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the rights of persons with disabilities and his recent…
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