AKU brings leaders together to advance climate-resilient cities in Pakistan
KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) convened leading architects, urban planners, public health professionals, development specialists and senior government representatives at its Annual Conference…
Lahore set for major improvement as Maryam Nawaz reveals plan to revamp 6,284 streets
LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally launched Phase-II of the Lahore Development Plan on Sunday, a project aimed at upgrading more than 6,000 streets across the city.…
Punjab plans to impart textile skills training to 2,500 rural women
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): The Punjab Women Development Department has selected around 2,500 rural women for hands-on training in various textile-related fields, with the government committed to ensuring employment opportunities…
Pakistan Railways builds 176 new residential units for employees
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): In an effort to improve the living facilities for its staff, the Pakistan Railways (PR) has built 176 new residential units across the country, costing Rs118.382…
Gold Prices Continue Upward Trend in Pakistan’s Local Market
Gold prices in Pakistan rose again on Monday, reflecting gains in the international bullion market. The increase follows a sharp rise over the weekend, keeping the local market on edge…
Aurangzeb says climate change now an urgent economic reality for Pakistan
Islamabad: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that climate change poses an immediate economic challenge for Pakistan, noting the country’s exposure to climate-driven shocks and the financial impact of…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Failure on the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP)
The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP), launched in September 2023, is a major state initiative designed to ensure the phased return of all illegal foreign residents from Pakistan — a…
COAS holds key meeting with Egyptian foreign minister to strengthen defence ties
Rawalpindi: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty met Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi, where the two discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.…
Governor Rule Preparations Fuel Intense Political Uncertainty in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Preparations are reportedly in motion for the possible imposition of governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with several names emerging as potential candidates to oversee the province’s administration. Political and bureaucratic…
The Future Knocked Early
The future of population and resources has always been closely connected. When the number of people grows, the demand for food, water, energy, and land rises with it. At the…
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