Pakistan

PAA Marks Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir with Nationwide Airport Campaign

KARACHI, August 5: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) observed Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir at its headquarters in Karachi and airports across the country, reaffirming solidarity with…

CASS Discusses Pakistan’s Roadmap for Indigenous Aerospace Technology Development

ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) has highlighted the need for sustained research, industrial collaboration, and policy support to strengthen Pakistan’s…

Mardan Holds Solidarity Walk to Mark Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir

MARDAN, August 5: The District Administration Mardan organized a special ceremony and awareness walk at Pukhtunkhwa House on Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, reaffirming solidarity with the people…

FGEHA Holds Solidarity Walk in Islamabad to Mark Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) organized solidarity walks at its offices in Islamabad to observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, expressing support for the people…

Pakistan Reaffirms Kashmir Support at Youm-e-Istehsal Ceremony in Kabul

KABUL: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani has reiterated that diplomatic, political, and moral support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination remains a…

Pakistan Red Crescent Launches ‘Red Million Movement’ to Train One Million Volunteers Nationwide

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has launched its nationwide ‘Red Million Movement’ initiative to mobilize and train one million youth and volunteers,…

Pakistan develops 14 high-quality cotton varieties to strengthen textile industry

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (ABC):Pakistan approved 14 cotton varieties during 2021-2025 featuring improved fibre quality, higher ginning outturn, heat tolerance, drought tolerance and bollworm resistance,…

August 5 a “Dark Day” in South Asian History: Senator Rubina Khalid

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid on Tuesday described August 5, 2019, as one of the “darkest days” in South…

Shahid Afridi Urges Tourists to Keep Pakistan’s Northern Areas Clean

ISLAMABAD, August 5: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has appealed to tourists visiting the country’s northern areas to help protect the natural environment…

 Anmol Alias Pinky Case, Murder Charge Modified

KARACHI, August 5: A judicial magistrate in Karachi has accepted the final charge sheet submitted by police in the case against alleged drug dealer…

Lahore Custody Deaths Spark Fresh Questions Over Police Procedures

 Two women arrested on allegations of theft and fraud died while in police custody in Lahore, prompting fresh scrutiny of police procedures just a…

Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026 Likely on August 26 as PMD Issues Moon Forecast

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its forecast regarding the sighting of the Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH moon, indicating that 1st Rabi-ul-Awwal is likely…

SDPI Empowers 255,000 BISP Beneficiaries With Digital Skills

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has successfully completed the second phase of its Digital Financial Literacy Training (DFLT-II) programme under the…

Abbottabad Protest Erupts Over Extended Gas Outages

ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan: Residents in Abbottabad staged a protest outside the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) office against the extension of gas load shedding,…

Transporters Call Nationwide Strike From August 8

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The All Pakistan Transporters Association (APTA) has announced a nationwide wheel-jam strike starting August 8, joining goods transporters in protesting rising operational…

Punjab Law Minister Honours Lawyers, Business Leaders at Lahore Ceremony

LAHORE, Aug 4: Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan distributed awards among senior lawyers and members of the business community at a ceremony…