Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2bn tranche approval likely in May
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 billion tranche under the ongoing loan…
Punjab to deploy smart patrol cars to track fake number plates and e-challan defaulters
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 across the province. The initiative, centred…
KSrelief distributes food packages to 8,500 families in Punjab under food security project
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 phase of its Food Security Support…
Three students faint as loadshedding disrupts exams in Thatta despite official directives
THATTA: At least three students fainted at an examination centre in Var town of district Thatta after prolonged power outages during exam hours, raising concerns over the impact of loadshedding…
Islamabad lockdown hurting businesses, govt must act: IIA president Omais Khattak
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 restrictions are severely affecting business activity…
Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Islamabad as US-Iran talks edge closer
ISLAMABAD, April 24: Seyed Abbas Araghchi is arriving in Islamabad late Friday with a delegation, as Pakistan steps up efforts to facilitate a possible second round of US-Iran peace talks.…
Lahore dialogue highlights role of heritage preservation in sustainable development
LAHORE, April 24 (ABC): A policy dialogue in Lahore heritage has brought renewed attention to cultural preservation and sustainability, with officials, academics, and civil society representatives քննարկing how to protect…
Intel shares surge toward record high on strong AI-driven forecast
Shares of Intel surged more than 22% in premarket trading and moved toward a potential record high after the chipmaker issued a strong revenue forecast, signaling rising demand for processors…
Pakistani biker Gul Afsha reaches Swat after 36-day journey from UK
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 travelling across multiple countries in Europe…
Hajj Guide 2026: What is Ihram? Rules, Miqat, Niyyah and Talbiyah explained
ISLAMABAD, April 2026: As Hajj 2026 approaches, thousands of pilgrims are preparing for the annual journey to Makkah, making it essential to understand the first and most fundamental step of…
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