Pakistan

Rs300m livestock fibre project planned to boost rural industrialisation in GB, AJK

Islamabad: A Rs300 million livestock fibre project has been planned to promote rural industrialisation in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), aiming…

China celebrates first International Taijiquan Day with global showcase at Wuyi Mountain

BEIJING — More than 1,200 Tai Chi practitioners from nine countries and 10 Chinese provinces gathered at Wuyi Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site…

Rubina Khalid expresses grief over death of Sherry Rehman’s daughter

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, on Sunday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Senator…

ISPR Unveils ‘Meri Mitti Meri Jaan’ Promo for Pakistan Day

New national song highlights unity, patriotism, and the enduring bond between armed forces and citizens Rawalpindi — The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released…

Political leaders across Pakistan are celebrating Eid in hometowns amid nationwide festivities

RAWALPINDI — Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across Pakistan with religious zeal, as citizens and political leaders gather in their hometowns and designated locations for…

BISP chairperson Rubina Khalid urges support for vulnerable families in Eid message

RAWALPINDI — Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, has called on citizens to include underprivileged families in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations,…

Sindh to introduce digital attendance system for school staff

Karachi — The Sindh government has decided to introduce a digital attendance system for teachers and school staff using facial recognition and geo-fencing technology,…

Islamabad Traffic Police adds BYD electric vehicles to fleet

RAWALPINDI — Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has inducted BYD electric vehicles into its fleet, marking a step towards cleaner and more efficient traffic management…

Eid-ul-Fitr prayer at Faisal Masjid to be held at 7:30 AM in Islamabad

RAWALPINDI — Eid-ul-Fitr prayer at Faisal Masjid in Islamabad will be offered at 7:30 AM, according to details shared by the Dawah Academy of…

Rawalpindi bans schools from selling books, uniforms on campus

Rawalpindi — Authorities have barred all public and private schools in Rawalpindi from selling books, uniforms and related items on their premises, as part…

Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan Hosts Exclusive Iftar and Dinner Reception at Mövenpick Hotel, Islamabad

Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, CEO of The Centaurus Group, hosted an exclusive Iftar and Dinner Reception at the flagship Mövenpick Hotel in Islamabad, bringing…

FIA Probes Alleged Promotion Irregularities of PIMS Executive Director

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a formal inquiry into the promotion of Professor Rana Imran Sikandar as Executive Director of the Pakistan…

Ministry of Federal Education Signs LoU with Civil Society Organizations to Combat Out-of-School Children

Islamabad, 19 March 2026 – The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT) has formalized a partnership with eight civil society organizations by…

Bohra community marks Eid 2026 across Pakistan with prayers, security in place

Karachi: The Dawoodi Bohra community observed Eid 2026 across Pakistan on Friday, holding congregational prayers in several cities, including Karachi, a day ahead of…

BISP introduces facial recognition system to resolve biometric issues for women

Shangla — The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced a new verification mechanism using facial recognition technology to address biometric issues faced by…

Over 3,000 police personnel deployed in Swat for Eid security

Swat — More than 3,000 police personnel have been deployed across Swat as part of a comprehensive Eid-ul-Fitr security plan aimed at maintaining law…