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 Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town’s Union Council…
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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…
Pakistan Approves National Housing Policy 2026 After 25 Years
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the National Housing Policy 2026, nearly 25 years after the country’s previous national housing policy was approved in…
Over 317,000 Pakistanis Seek Overseas Employment in First Half of 2026
LAHORE: More than 317,000 Pakistanis travelled abroad for employment during the first six months of 2026, according to official data, with Saudi Arabia remaining…
Korangi Expands Tree Plantation Efforts to Build a Greener, Cleaner Urban Environment
KARACHI: Korangi Town Chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh planted a sapling outside LRBT on 9000 Road as part of a tree plantation campaign aimed at…
Quaid-e-Azam’s August 11 Speech Still Guides Pakistan on Minority Rights: Ramesh Vankwani
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI, August 11, 2026: Pakistan Hindu Council Patron-in-Chief and parliamentarian Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani has said Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s historic August 11, 1947…