Pakistan

CDA chairman orders timely completion of Islamabad market upgrades

ISLAMABAD, October 30, 2026: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Sohail Ashraf has directed officials to accelerate development and renovation work at major commercial centres…

Pakistan’s Hunger Crisis: 10.6 Million Need Help

ISLAMABAD: Poverty, hunger and food insecurity have once again come into focus in Pakistan on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication…

Karakoram Express Gets a Major Upgrade!

LAHORE, October 30, 2026 — Pakistan Railways’ Karakoram Express has begun operations under private-sector management, offering passengers upgraded travel facilities and a limited-time discount…

Caught in the Act! Residents Nab Two Suspected Pickpockets

Two Brothers Allegedly Targeted Worshippers After Friday Prayers; Video of the Incident Emerges KARACHI, October 30, 2026 — Residents caught two underage brothers allegedly…

Swat Police Issue Tough Warning to Drug Dealers!

SWAT: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand Division Zahid Nawaz Marwat has reaffirmed that protecting the lives and property of the public remains the police’s…

Marriage Scam Exposed: Woman Allegedly Duped of Rs4.45 Million!

KARACHI, October 30, 2026: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a man in Karachi for allegedly defrauding a woman of Rs4.45…

Winter Electricity Shock: Higher Bills Ahead?

ISLAMABAD, October 30, 2026: Electricity consumers in Pakistan may face an additional financial burden during the winter months, as fuel price adjustments are expected…

Balochistan highway projects worth Rs644bn targeted for completion by 2028

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (ABC):Ten major highway projects in Balochistan, involving a combined approved PC-I cost of Rs644.06 billion, are scheduled for completion between 2026…

Chinese AI breakthroughs pave the way for global digital growth

Islamabad, Oct 30,2026:  China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are strengthening prospects for global digital growth, as increasingly powerful and affordable AI models…

China-EU trade understandings open new opportunities for global commerce

Islamabad, Oct 30,2026:  Recent trade understandings between China and the European Union have bolstered prospects for international commerce stability. By enhancing market access, regulatory…

Fresh Abduction Sparks Road Blockade in Dera Ismail Khan!

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two brothers working as tube-well operators have been abducted by unidentified armed men in the Rodi Khel area of Dera Ismail…

Retired Teacher Killed in Lower Dir; Family Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum

LOWER DIR: A retired schoolteacher was shot dead by unidentified armed men in Bagh Doshkhel, a remote mountainous village in the Talaash area of…

Climate Gala 2026 highlights youth leadership, interfaith cooperation for climate action

LAHORE, October 29, 2026: Climate Gala 2026 brought together 236 students, religious leaders, policymakers, academics and environmental advocates in Lahore on Thursday, highlighting the…

Hina Javaid Case Takes a New Turn!

A new investigation committee will be formed, the interior minister tells a National Assembly panel as lawmakers question the handling of evidence and demand…

Tetra Pak, WWF-Pakistan honour Lahore school for recycling achievement

ISLAMABAD, October 29, 2026: Tetra Pak Pakistan and WWF-Pakistan have recognised Crescent Model Girls High School, Lahore, for its outstanding performance in a school…

Mardan Launches Major Stray Dog Crackdown

MARDAN: The Mardan Cantonment Board has launched an operation against stray dogs in residential neighbourhoods and areas surrounding mosques, schools and medical facilities, with…