
DC Lower Dir Meets District Bar, Calls for Role in Peaceful Dispute Resolution
January 7, 2026
By Rahmat Ullah Swati Timergara: Under the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s “Open Door Policy / Interaction with Civil Society”, Deputy Commissioner Lower Dir Muhammad…

Repairs underway at Koto Hydel Power Project in Timergara
January 7, 2026
By Rahmat Ullah Swati TIMERGARA, Jan 7 — The Koto Hydel Power Project, activated recently on a trial basis, has temporarily shut down one…

MCMC participants visit FBR headquarters, briefed on reform agenda
January 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 — Participants of the 45th Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC) from the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Karachi, visited the Federal…

Climate change poses serious risks to mountain agriculture, experts warn at Swat seminar
January 7, 2026
By SYED SHAHABUDDIN SWAT, Jan 7 — The University of Agriculture Swat hosted a seminar on climate change and mountain agriculture, where academics and…

HEC Scholarship 2026 opens new paths for Pakistani students facing rising education costs
January 7, 2026
For thousands of students across Pakistan, higher education has become increasingly difficult as tuition fees and living costs continue to rise. The HEC Scholarship…

CTO Islamabad unveils smart traffic app, women driving school at ICCI
January 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 — Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, Hamza Humayun, met with members of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to…

Traffic signals vanish from key intersections in Dera Ismail Khan
January 7, 2026
By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 7 — A multi-million rupee traffic signal project in Dera Ismail Khan has failed to deliver…

Public concern grows over poor roadwork on Shangla–Alpurai Highway
January 7, 2026
By Aftab Hussain SHANGLA, Jan 7 — Residents and public representatives in Shangla have voiced serious concern over the poor condition and substandard repair…

Progressive Lawyers Forum wins key Sujawal bar posts as elections deliver close results
January 7, 2026
By Kamran Khamiso Khowaja SUJAWAL, Jan 7 — The Progressive Lawyers Forum secured major positions in the annual elections of the District Bar Association…

PRAC and Corporate Pakistan Group to host first Pakistan Policy Dialogue in Islamabad
January 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 — Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, will serve as Chief Guest at the inaugural…

Government pledges expanded scholarships as Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal engages students at PMAS-AAUR
January 7, 2026
RAWALPINDI, Jan 7: The federal government on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to expanding scholarship opportunities and strengthening support mechanisms for youth, as the Directorate…

CM Punjab Green Credit Program 2026: Who can apply, rewards, and how it works
January 7, 2026
Punjab has launched the CM Punjab Green Credit Program 2026, a citizen-focused initiative that rewards environmentally friendly actions with direct financial incentives. The program…

Pakistan’s citrus exports can rise to $1bn through diversification, value addition
January 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): Pakistan’s citrus sector is well positioned for a significant export expansion, with the potential to raise annual earnings to $1…

ETPB earns Rs28.45bn during 2015–2025
January 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has recorded a revenue of Rs28.45 billion over the last 10 years from 2015…

Five dead, 24 injured as bus plunges into ravine near Talagang
January 7, 2026
By Samandar Khan CHAKWAL: At least five passengers were killed and 24 others injured after a passenger bus fell into a deep ravine near…

Imran Ammar honoured for 15 years of service in journalism
January 7, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Senior journalist Imran Ammar, a reporter with The Public Purview, was honoured on Sunday in recognition of his 15 years of service in…