
BISP chairperson reviews IDP registration facilities in Bara, Khyber
February 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, visited the Al-Haj Market PDMA Registration Point in Bara, Khyber, where she…

Climate change poses survival challenge for Pakistan, finance minister warns
February 9, 2026
KARACHI — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that climate change has emerged as one of Pakistan’s most serious challenges, saying the country is now…

Pak–EU partnership highlights human rights education with new centre in Lahore
February 9, 2026
LAHORE: Pakistan and the European Union have reaffirmed their partnership on human rights and inclusive governance with the inauguration of the Shaista Ikramullah Human…

IRS hosts launch of Urdu translation of Tragedy in Kashmir in Islamabad
February 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) on Monday hosted the launch of the Urdu translation of Tragedy in Kashmir, a landmark historical…

Islamabad to roll out citywide security overhaul under interior minister’s directive
February 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026 — A joint high-level meeting of Islamabad’s district administration and police was held on Monday to review and strengthen security…

Islamabad to launch crackdown on unregistered online taxis and bike services
February 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad district administration has announced a strict crackdown on unregistered online taxi and bike-hailing services, making formal registration mandatory for all drivers…

Punjab approves Widow Support Card Scheme to provide direct financial aid
February 9, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the Widow Support Card Scheme, a welfare initiative aimed at providing direct financial assistance to widowed women across…

Karachi mega water supply project set to complete by Dec 2026
February 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (ABC): The K-IV water supply project, designed to provide 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of additional water to Karachi, has…

Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 launched in Islamabad, documenting over 600 governance reforms
February 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Mishal Pakistan on Monday launched the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, presenting the most extensive documentation to date of governance reforms undertaken across the…

Markets stay open in Islamabad, Lahore despite TTAP strike call; Quetta observes shutdown
February 8, 2026
Islamabad/Lahore/Quetta, Feb 8, 2026 — Markets in Islamabad and Lahore largely remained open on Sunday despite a strike call by the opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan…

Basant extended till 5am as record 900,000 vehicles enter Lahore during festival
February 8, 2026
Lahore, Feb 8, 2026 — Basant celebrations in Lahore were extended until 5:00 am on Sunday after record crowds and traffic were reported across…

Westminster International School hosts inaugural TEDx event in Islamabad
February 8, 2026
Islamabad — Westminster International School hosted its first-ever TEDx event on Saturday at its Bahria Campus in Islamabad, bringing together students, educators, and public…

Dedicated secretariat set up to speed up seed approvals
February 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has simplified and accelerated its pest risk analysis, seed evaluation and approval…

Karachi Board announces new grading system for matric exams from 2026
February 7, 2026
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi has introduced a new grading system for matriculation examinations, bringing a significant change to how students are assessed…

Pakistan negotiates rice export deals with Philippines, China
February 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (ABC): Pakistan is advancing efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines and China through government-level negotiations and trade facilitation measures.…

CDA to procure five modern vehicle testing units
February 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (ABC): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the allocation of funds for the procurement of five state-of-the-art vehicle testing units.…