Pakistan

Winter Electricity Shock: Higher Bills Ahead?

ISLAMABAD, October 30, 2026: Electricity consumers in Pakistan may face an additional financial burden during the winter months, as fuel price adjustments are expected…

Balochistan highway projects worth Rs644bn targeted for completion by 2028

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (ABC):Ten major highway projects in Balochistan, involving a combined approved PC-I cost of Rs644.06 billion, are scheduled for completion between 2026…

Chinese AI breakthroughs pave the way for global digital growth

Islamabad, Oct 30,2026:  China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are strengthening prospects for global digital growth, as increasingly powerful and affordable AI models…

China-EU trade understandings open new opportunities for global commerce

Islamabad, Oct 30,2026:  Recent trade understandings between China and the European Union have bolstered prospects for international commerce stability. By enhancing market access, regulatory…

Fresh Abduction Sparks Road Blockade in Dera Ismail Khan!

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two brothers working as tube-well operators have been abducted by unidentified armed men in the Rodi Khel area of Dera Ismail…

Retired Teacher Killed in Lower Dir; Family Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum

LOWER DIR: A retired schoolteacher was shot dead by unidentified armed men in Bagh Doshkhel, a remote mountainous village in the Talaash area of…

Climate Gala 2026 highlights youth leadership, interfaith cooperation for climate action

LAHORE, October 29, 2026: Climate Gala 2026 brought together 236 students, religious leaders, policymakers, academics and environmental advocates in Lahore on Thursday, highlighting the…

Hina Javaid Case Takes a New Turn!

A new investigation committee will be formed, the interior minister tells a National Assembly panel as lawmakers question the handling of evidence and demand…

Tetra Pak, WWF-Pakistan honour Lahore school for recycling achievement

ISLAMABAD, October 29, 2026: Tetra Pak Pakistan and WWF-Pakistan have recognised Crescent Model Girls High School, Lahore, for its outstanding performance in a school…

Mardan Launches Major Stray Dog Crackdown

MARDAN: The Mardan Cantonment Board has launched an operation against stray dogs in residential neighbourhoods and areas surrounding mosques, schools and medical facilities, with…

Naval Chief Calls for Stronger Maritime Security Cooperation

ISLAMABAD, October 29, 2026: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf reaffirmed Pakistan Navy’s commitment to safeguarding vital sea routes and promoting regional…

Timely Public Services a Legal Right, Says KP RTS Commission

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Public Services (RTS) Commission has directed local government officials in Peshawar to ensure timely and transparent delivery of…

Punjab plans affordable electricity supply for industrial estates

LAHORE, October 29, 2026: The Punjab government has decided to develop a comprehensive plan for supplying affordable and reliable electricity to industrial estates, with…

Shangla’s Sweet Harvest Is Bringing Hope to Farmers!

Shangla, Pakistan (Report: Aftab Hussain): Farmers in Shangla district are celebrating a successful harvest of Japanese persimmons this year, with the seasonal fruit being…

Pakistan Embassy in Berlin observes Kashmir Black Day, reaffirms support for self-determination

BERLIN, October 28, 2026: The Embassy of Pakistan in Berlin organised a seminar to observe Jammu and Kashmir Black Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s political, diplomatic…

KP plans AI-powered irrigation system to reduce water use by 50%

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (ABC):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has proposed a £180,000 project to install artificial intelligence-powered, solar-driven irrigation systems at six agricultural research farms…