Pakistan

PTI activist detained after filming Imran Khan’s transfer from PIMS to Adiala Jail

A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist has been detained for allegedly filming former prime minister Imran Khan during his transfer from the Pakistan Institute of…

Punjab Police detain Afghan students in Bahawalpur over alleged Taliban sympathy after border strikes

Punjab Police have arrested more than 20 Afghan national students from Quaid-e-Azam Medical College in Bahawalpur over allegations that they expressed sympathy for the…

COMSATS University Islamabad completes 40th Selection Board using SmartSelect@CUI system

ISLAMABAD — COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) has concluded its 40th Selection Board for faculty recruitment and promotion, marking the first time the process was…

Arid University joins UN Climate Change Universities Partnership Programme

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Universities Partnership Programme, marking a…

Pakistan announces Allama Iqbal Scholarships for 500 Bangladeshi students

The Government of Pakistan has announced the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for students from Bangladesh, offering fully funded opportunities to 500 scholars across a…

Jalalpur Canal to irrigate 174,000 acres of arid land in Jhelum, Khushab

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (ABC): The Jalalpur Irrigation Project — commonly known as the Jalalpur Canal — is set for completion by December 2027, benefiting…

MNA Asyia Naz reviews Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwan in Taxila

TAXILA: Member of the National Assembly Asyia Naz Tanoli visited the Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwan in Taxila on Tuesday to review ongoing Ramadan relief efforts…

KP CM announces Rs 200bn development package for Hazara

PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced a Rs200 billion special development package for Hazara Division, outlining funding priorities for infrastructure,…

Govt plans Rs 39.76m project to train 3,920 workers in occupational safety

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has proposed a Rs 39.76 million capacity-building project to improve occupational…

BISP launches live dashboard to monitor Benazir Nashonuma Programme

An important step has been taken to address malnutrition and promote healthy child development with the launch of a live monitoring dashboard under the…

Beaconhouse International Student Convention brings together six countries in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR — The Beaconhouse International Student Convention (BISC) was held in Malaysia this February, bringing together students from six countries for two days…

Sindh govt to add more buses to improve Karachi’s public transport

KARACHI — The Sindh government is planning to add more buses to Karachi’s public transport network in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and…

Use of mango bag likely to hit 10m in 2026 as export prices jump 70%

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The use of the mango bag is likely to hit nearly 10 million in 2026 as export prices jump around…

Ministry proposes Labour Market Research Cell to boost overseas employment planning

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) has proposed the establishment of a Labour Market Research Cell…

Tourists flock to Malam Jabba as Ramadan iftar adds unique charm

SWAT: Malam Jabba has become a major draw for visitors this Ramadan, with recent snowfall adding to the scenic beauty of the popular tourist…

E-Khuli Kachehris Made Mandatory in 23 Departments in KP Under ‘Awam Ka Ehsas’ Framework

PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed 23 provincial departments to hold monthly E-Khuli Kachehris, introducing a digital system aimed at improving citizen…