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 70% for protected fruit,…
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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…
KP approves five new child protection units, allocates Rs 119.86 million
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the establishment of five new Child Protection Units (CPUs) to strengthen child welfare services across the…
Renowned poet and naat reciter Syed Salman Gilani dies at 74 in Lahore
LAHORE — Syed Salman Gilani, a well-known poet, naat reciter and literary figure, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness,…
Pakistan shuts down social media monitoring firewall after reported Rs40bn Lost
ISLAMABAD — The federal government has permanently shut down a controversial social media monitoring firewall that was introduced in 2024, according to official sources,…
Federal govt reviews wheat strategy, says adequate stocks available across provinces
ISLAMABAD — The federal government has reviewed wheat procurement arrangements and stock availability, assuring that sufficient reserves are in place across provinces to meet…
Ramadan relief packages distributed among needy families in Lower Dir
LOWER DIR — Ramadan relief packages were distributed among poor and deserving families in Banrgai village, located in the Talaash area of Lower Dir…
BISP chairperson highlights importance of mother languages on International Mother Language Day
ISLAMABAD — Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, Rubina Khalid, has said that mother languages are the foundation of identity, culture and heritage,…
Pakistan poverty rate rises to 29%, highest in over a decade
Pakistan’s poverty rate has climbed to 29%, the highest level in 11 years, with around 70 million people now living below the official monthly…
Naeem Ashraf calls for urgent repair of GT Road Wah Cantt amid rising accidents
TAXILA: Jamaat-e-Islami’s public action committee has raised alarm over the deteriorating condition of GT Road Wah Cantt–Taxila–Hasan Abdal, warning that frequent accidents are claiming…
Punjab govt directs public school teachers to wear black gowns during school hours
LAHORE — The Punjab government has directed all teachers in public sector schools across the province to wear black gowns during school hours, introducing…
President Zardari urges Pakistanis to strive for legacy future generations will remember
President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his hope that future generations will remember the people and the nation of Pakistan in good words, underscoring…
Pakistan, Netherlands reaffirm commitment to dialogue and peace
ISLAMABAD — Minister of State for Religious Affairs Khel Das Kohistani met with Netherlands Ambassador to Pakistan Robert Jan Siegert at the Ministry of…
22,000 scooters to be distributed among women in next three years
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (ABC): The government has planned to provide 22,000 scooters to women in next three years across the country under the Prime…
KP Food Authority launches Ramadan control room for food safety
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority has set up a special complaint control room to curb food adulteration and ensure…