
Mardan commissioner orders removal of encroachments, illegal billboards
October 22, 2026
MARDAN: Commissioner Mardan Division Syed Muhammad Ali Shah has ordered the complete removal of permanent encroachments, directing authorities to begin operations in urban areas…

Punjab energy minister reviews battery storage pilot projects for three industrial areas
October 22, 2026
LAHORE: Punjab Energy Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar was briefed on proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) pilot projects for three major industrial areas…

FBR Seeks Employee and Vacant Post Records by October 27
October 22, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed relevant officials to submit comprehensive records of government employees and vacant posts by October 27,…

Punjab plans £300,000 climate-smart farming projects in Cholistan and Thal
October 22, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (ABC):The Punjab government has proposed a £300,000, 12-month climate resilient agriculture project for the Cholistan and Thal desert regions to help…

AI productivity gains create new growth opportunities for developing economies
October 22, 2026
Islamabad, Oct 22,2026: Artificial intelligence is emerging as a potential new driver of economic growth in developing countries, offering opportunities to improve workforce productivity,…

Punjab Bans Spy Equipment Used for Covert Recording
October 21, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a 30-day ban on devices used for covertly recording photographs, videos and audio, according to a notification issued…

‘I Heard the State Is Like a Mother; Today I Believe It,’ Laiba’s Father Tells Mohsin Naqvi
October 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State visited the residence of late student Laiba Ejaz in G-10, Islamabad, and…

150 Housing Societies Illegal in Islamabad, Says Mohsin Naqvi
October 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that around 150 housing societies in Islamabad are illegal and authorities are taking action…

NADRA Issues Important Message on Iris Scanning
October 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important message urging citizens to get iris scans registered for…

Islamabad to get 8 world-class museums
October 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to establish a major museum complex in Islamabad’s Malpur area, featuring dedicated museums for Pakistan’s…

Kashmir Chowk underpass to open within 10 days, says Mohsin Naqvi
October 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Wednesday that the Kashmir Chowk underpass in Islamabad would be opened to traffic within the next…

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu awarded honorary doctorate by IIUI
October 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) conferred an honorary doctorate in Politics and International Relations on Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during its…

Punjab sports minister seeks Sialkot Chamber’s support for CM Youth Games
October 21, 2026
LAHORE: Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has called for Sialkot’s active participation in the upcoming CM Punjab Youth Games, assuring the city’s…

Norway, CDA discuss cooperation on Islamabad’s urban development
October 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Norway’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Sigvald Hauge, met Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf on Wednesday to discuss urban…

Punjab considers new power supply project for Sundar Industrial Estate, Orange Line
October 21, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering a new electricity supply project for Sundar Industrial Estate and the Orange Line Train to improve power reliability…

Teenager Allegedly Kills Father Over Mobile Phone
October 21, 2026
Thatta: A 14-year-old boy allegedly killed his 58-year-old father with a pair of scissors following an argument over buying a mobile phone, according to…