Pakistan

Pakistan-Turkmenistan direct flights set to boost Central Asia trade links

Islamabad, Oct 07,2026 :  The proposed resumption of direct flights between Pakistan and Turkmenistan is set to add a new channel for trade and…

Another Shangla Miner Dies in Mine Accident

SHANGLA — Another miner from Shangla has lost his life in a mining accident, once again highlighting the hazardous working conditions faced by thousands…

Pakistan Weather Alert: Rain, Hail & Lightning Expected

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds, thunderstorms and gusty conditions across several parts of the country during the next…

Russia-Pakistan ‘Druzhba’ Military Exercises Conclude at Cherat

CHERAT: The ninth joint Russia-Pakistan “Druzhba” military exercises have concluded at Cherat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with troops from both countries demonstrating coordinated counterterrorism operations…

Pakistan Hajj Scheme Collects Rs9.3bn as Second Instalment Payments Continue

ISLAMABAD: Payments of the second instalment under Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme are continuing, with 14,605 intending pilgrims completing their payments on the first day,…

China boosts Pakistan’s livestock disease-control efforts with vaccine support

ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (ABC):China’s provision of 300,000 veterinary vaccine doses to Pakistan has strengthened efforts to protect livestock from disease, while highlighting the need…

Gohar Warns of Assembly Boycott

SWAT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has accused the government of failing to show seriousness in negotiations and demanded a meeting…

Pakistan Launches First National Housing Policy Update in Nearly 25 Years

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Housing and Works on Monday, October 5, 2026, launched the National Housing Policy 2025, marking Pakistan’s first national housing policy…

Govt Hajj Scheme Second Installment Collection Begins, Medical Fitness Certificate Mandatory

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has started collecting the second installment of Hajj dues from pilgrims selected under the government Hajj scheme, while…

NHA completes M-6 land acquisition after Rs 15.26bn payments

ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (ABC):The National Highway Authority (NHA) has completed 100% land acquisition for the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6) project after making payments of about…

US-China trade truce extension offers businesses more time to plan supply chains

Islamabad, Oct 05,2026:   The latest extension of the US-China trade truce is giving multinational companies another window to reassess sourcing, inventories and investment decisions…

EWCA, IIUI Launch Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The East-West Center Alumni Association (EWCA) Islamabad Chapter, in collaboration with the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and Rotary Club Islamabad Metropolitan, organised…

KP Govt Backing Terrorism, Nation and Army Ready to Face All Threats: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday accused the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leadership of facilitating terrorism in the province, saying the…

Two Pakistani Civilians Laid to Rest After Indian Firing Along Border

KASUR: Two Pakistani civilians killed in what local accounts described as unprovoked firing by Indian forces along the Pakistan-India border were laid to rest…

Eight Militants Killed in Dera Ismail Khan Intelligence-Based Operation

PESHAWAR: Security forces killed eight militants, including three key commanders, during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, security sources said on Sunday. According…

EP&CCD proposes $15m plan for 800 women-led green startups

ISLAMABAD, Oct 04 (ABC):The Punjab Environment Protection and Climate Change Department (EP&CCD) has proposed a $15 million green finance and entrepreneurship project to support…