Pakistan

PM Shehbaz orders faster food exports to Gulf, upgrades to ports and flight operations

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate food exports to Gulf countries while safeguarding domestic supply, and ordered improvements…

Annual interfaith Eid Milan party at Naulkha Presbyterian Church strengthens harmony

Lahore, March 25 — Leaders from diverse faiths and communities came together at the Naulkha Presbyterian Church for the annual Interfaith Eid Milan Party,…

FBISE Postpones Matric Exams Amid Middle East Conflict

Islamabad, March 25: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has postponed SSC (matric) annual examinations in selected overseas centres amid the…

Rs990m project proposed to boost local production of agri equipment

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs990 million project to accelerate the adoption of smart…

PNCA to hold family festival in Islamabad featuring live music and activities

Islamabad, March 25: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is set to host a family festival in Islamabad on March 29, offering…

Ehsaas Tree Plantation Campaign launched in Mardan to promote green environment

MARDAN: Deputy Commissioner Mardan Wasif Rehman has launched the “Ehsaas Tree Plantation Campaign” to promote environmental protection and address climate challenges in the district.…

Rescue 1122 responds to 65 emergencies in Lower Dir during Eid week

TIMERGARA, March 24: Rescue 1122 handled 65 emergencies in Lower Dir during the Eid al-Fitr week, providing timely response and medical assistance to dozens…

Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, IQAir report shows

Pakistan ranked as the most polluted country in 2025, with average PM2.5 concentrations recorded at levels up to 13 times higher than World Health…

Pakistan Day marks record global outreach as over 100 countries extend greetings

Pakistan received congratulatory messages from more than 100 countries on its 86th Resolution Day, marking the highest number of international greetings recorded for Pakistan…

Pakistan Day Commemorated with National Spirit at the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo

Tokyo, March 23, 2026 — Pakistan Day was commemorated at the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo with a formal ceremony attended by diplomats and…

“Pakistan has overcome early challenges with dignity”: Ambassador Albert Khorev

Russian envoy extends Pakistan Day greetings, highlights legacy of Lahore Resolution Islamabad: Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, on Monday said Pakistan Day…

Sadat Shah pays tribute to armed forces on Pakistan Day, calls for unity

Islamabad: Syed Sadat Hussain Shah, President for Tourism for Interfaith Peace and Development and President of Lake Shore Club, paid tribute to the Pakistan…

BISP increases quarterly stipend, expands support for education and nutrition

Islamabad: The government has increased financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), raising the quarterly stipend for beneficiaries and expanding support for…

BISP chairperson Rubina Khalid stresses unity, welfare and empowerment in Pakistan Day message

Islamabad: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, on Sunday said Pakistan Day serves as a reminder of the principles…

Punjab spends Rs103 million to expand internet access in over 1,000 public schools

Islamabad: The Punjab government has spent Rs103 million on internet connectivity for 1,078 public schools as part of ongoing education reforms aimed at improving…

Rs592m project planned in Khairpur to boost date exports

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): In a move to strengthen research and post-harvest management in Pakistan’s date palm sector, the Ministry of National Food Security…