Pakistan eyes tyre export growth as Chinese-backed firm announces $120m expansion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tyre industry is set for further growth after a Chinese-backed joint venture announced a $120 million expansion plan, signaling rising export potential and investor confidence in the country’s…
Punjab law minister meets Shorkot, Jhang bar delegations, assures action on lawyers’ concerns
LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan met delegations from the Shorkot and Jhang Bar Associations on Wednesday to discuss challenges faced by lawyers and proposals to improve the…
Faysal Bank secures AA+ rating from PACRA amid strong financial growth
KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited has received an upgraded long-term entity rating of AA+ from the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA), reflecting improved financial strength and stability following its transition to…
Metro bus service partially suspended in Islamabad-Rawalpindi ahead of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Metro bus services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been partially suspended as authorities implement heightened security and traffic measures ahead of foreign delegations arriving for US-Iran talks. The restrictions…
FIA tightens airport checks with AI, expands scrutiny of passengers across categories
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intensified airport screening across Pakistan, introducing stricter checks for passengers of all risk and passport categories as part of efforts to curb human…
Babar Azam plays down comparisons with Virat Kohli after Zalmi win
KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam brushed aside comparisons with India’s Virat Kohli following his team’s narrow win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National…
Nutrition initiative benefits over 360,000 adolescent girls
ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (ABC): More than 360,000 adolescent girls have benefited from a dedicated health and nutrition initiative under the ‘Social Protection for Health and Climate Resilience’ project implemented by…
White dove released in PSL as symbol of peace and unity
LAHORE: A symbolic gesture promoting peace and unity was witnessed during the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where captains Babar Azam and Marnus Labuschagne, along with HBL PSL CEO Salman Naseer,…
Attock Police seize over 142kg narcotics, arrest three in smuggling attempt
ATTOCK: Attock Police have seized more than 142 kilograms of narcotics and arrested three suspects during an operation targeting drug trafficking from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Punjab, officials said. The action…
Heavy rains trigger landslides, disrupt roads in Shangla
SHANGLA: Continuous rainfall over the past several days has disrupted normal life in Shangla district, triggering landslides, blocking key roads, and raising water levels in rivers and streams. Authorities said…
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