Pakistan

Woman Arrested in Peshawar Acid Attack Case

Police have detained a woman accused of allegedly throwing acid at a young man in Peshawar after he reportedly refused to marry her. PESHAWAR:…

Rs62 million development plan proposed for Kalash Valleys

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (ABC):A package of 13 community-level development schemes has been proposed for the Kalash Valleys of Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for fiscal year…

Pakistani potatoes gain export access to 36 global markets

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (ABC):Pakistani potatoes currently have export market access to 36 countries, with requirements varying from routine phytosanitary certification to import permits and…

Reclaimed Land in Karachi Turned Into Urban Forest

The project at UC-6 includes around 600 trees, while two more urban forests are planned in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. KARACHI: Land reclaimed from illegal occupation in…

Mardan Steps Up Preparations for Independence Day

MARDAN: A meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance Jawad Ali has reviewed preparations for Independence Day celebrations in Mardan, with officials focusing on…

Islamabad Hiking Trails to Close on August 13

Islamabad Orders Temporary Closure of Walking and Hiking Trails on August 13 The Islamabad District Magistrate has issued a notification ordering the closure of…

18 Militants Killed in Surab After VBIED Blast, Security Operation: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, August 12, 2026: At least 18 militants were killed in Balochistan’s Surab district after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated prematurely and security…

FBR Busts Illegal Cigarette Factory in Karachi

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has raided an alleged illegal cigarette manufacturing unit in Karachi’s Malir district and seized machinery, cigarettes, tobacco and…

NCCIA Busts Alleged Cyber Blackmail Network

NCCIA Lahore has arrested three suspects in Multan for their alleged involvement in a honey-trap and cyber blackmailing network, officials said. The National Cyber…

PRCS Marks International Youth Day with Call for Humanitarian Action

ISLAMABAD, August 12, 2026: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) marked International Youth Day and International Humanitarian Law Day 2026 with a call for…

California Senate Backs Pakistan-U.S. Ties, Recognizes Pakistani-American Contributions

SACRAMENTO, California, August 12, 2026: The California State Senate has unanimously passed a resolution celebrating Pakistan-U.S. relations and recognizing the contribution of Pakistani-Americans to…

PPP Leaders Review Political Situation, Future Strategy in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, August 12, 2026: Senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held an important meeting at the party’s central secretariat in Islamabad, where…

Sindh motorway and highway projects allocated Rs49.3bn in FY27

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (ABC):Sindh’s motorway and highway infrastructure is set for a major boost in the current financial year, with Rs49.305 billion earmarked for…

NAP modernization drive digitizes 4 million rare manuscripts and records

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (ABC):The federal government has digitized around 4 million historical records under a comprehensive modernization programme of the National Archives of Pakistan…

Five Terrorists Killed in Panjgur Operation: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, August 11, 2026: Security forces killed five terrorists during an intelligence-driven operation in Panjgur district, Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on…

Murree Tour Promotes Inclusion for Persons With Disabilities

MARDAN: A recreational and study tour to Murree and Nathia Gali was organised for persons with disabilities from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, providing participants with an…