Pakistan

Government plans Rs6.6bn project to develop 40,000 acres of commercial olive orchards

ISLAMABAD, March 7 — The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs6.6 billion nationwide initiative to establish commercial olive orchards…

Quetta Expo Centre set to complete by Nov 2027

ISLAMABAD, Mar 07 (ABC): The work on Expo Center Quetta project is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by November 2027. According…

Punjab revises practical exam marking system for board students

LAHORE — The Government of Punjab has introduced major changes to the marking system for board practical examinations, withdrawing the authority of examiners at…

DS Railways Lahore honours retiring engineer Muhammad Naeem Cheema

LAHORE — Muhammad Naeem Cheema, Assistant Mechanical Engineer at Pakistan Railways, has retired after completing his government service. On the occasion, Inamullah, Divisional Superintendent…

International Women’s Day observed at Frontier College for Women in Peshawar

PESHAWAR — An event marking International Women’s Day was held at Government Frontier College for Women in Peshawar on Saturday, bringing together students, educators…

15 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR

RAWALPINDI — Pakistan’s security forces killed 15 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on March 5, according to the military’s media wing.…

Pakistan says operations in Afghanistan will continue to defend national security

RAWALPINDI — A senior Pakistani security official said operations in Afghanistan will continue as part of efforts to defend Pakistan against cross-border militant threats,…

Govt considers four-day workweek to conserve fuel amid supply concerns

ISLAMABAD — The federal government is reviewing a proposal to introduce a four-day workweek in Pakistan as part of energy conservation measures amid concerns…

Pakistani, Turkmen women lawmakers discuss rights and parliamentary cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Women parliamentarians from Pakistan and Turkmenistan held a virtual meeting to discuss legislative cooperation, women’s rights and the role of female lawmakers…

Women University Swabi awards scholarships to four students with support from Dynea Pakistan

SWABI — Women University Swabi held a scholarship ceremony to recognize four students who received full undergraduate scholarships funded by Dynea Pakistan Limited, an…

Peshawar University marks UN day for disarmament and non-proliferation awareness

PESHAWAR — The Department of International Relations at the University of Peshawar held a special session to mark the International Day for Disarmament and…

Pakistan–Cambodia parliamentary friendship group holds first briefing session in Islamabad

By Khalid Shaikh ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan–Cambodia Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) held its first briefing session at Parliament House in Islamabad on March 6,…

Punjab plans to clear flood zones, approves construction of 17 mini dams

LAHORE — The Punjab government has decided to clear flood zones across the province and approved a proposal to construct 17 mini dams as…

CM Maryam Nawaz approves Rehmat Card Scheme for widows and orphans in Punjab

LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the Rehmat Card Scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to widows and orphans across the…

Report says 77% of 10-year-olds in Pakistan cannot read a simple text

ISLAMABAD — A government-linked education report has found that 77% of 10-year-old children in Pakistan cannot read and understand a simple text, highlighting persistent…

Pakistan considers work-from-home and remote studies as fuel conservation measures

ISLAMABAD — The federal government is considering introducing work-from-home and remote studies across Pakistan as part of fuel conservation measures amid concerns over possible…