13 h. ago Dar hails chromebook launch as breakthrough in digital Pakistan drive

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has termed the launch of Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line a “defining moment” in the country’s digital transformation, calling it a major milestone toward self-reliance in technology. Addressing the launch event titled Building the Digital Future, Together in Islamabad, he said that local production of Chromebooks would make digital […]

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53 h. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

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56 h. ago Pakistan, China move to expand industrial ties under 2025–2029 action plan

ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan have moved to expand industrial cooperation under the “Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China–Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025–2029),” with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen manufacturing and investment partnerships under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A 15-member Chinese delegation, led by the […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan goes digital: Smart meters to transform electricity services

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has launched a large-scale rollout of smart meters across Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), as part of its 2025–26 “Year of Customer Service Improvement” initiative. The project aims to enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and transparency across the country’s power sector. A spokesperson from the Power Division […]

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5 d. ago At Launch of 4th Phase of Laptop Scheme, PM vows to build a ‘tech

PM Shehbaz launches Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 with slogan ‘Pakistan’s Future Belongs to Its Empowered Youth’ Says Rs500b earmarked for youth education, skills, and empowerment, terming 2025 a milestone year for digital learning and innovation Reveals Saudi Arabia to train Pakistani youth in AI, IT, and modern trades, saying Pakistan’s youth will be partners in […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, KSA launch economic cooperation framework to boost ties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday launched the Economic Cooperation Framework, which is based on their shared economic interests and reaffirms their desire to strengthen trade and investment relations. The decision to launch the framework was taken during a Monday meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the […]

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7 d. ago Reform without reformers: The limits of governance renewal in Pakistan

For decades, reform has been one of Pakistan’s most repeated policy promises. Every new government launches its own agenda for civil service, taxation, education, and institutional renewal, but few survive beyond the first phase. The outcome is a familiar paradox: a system in constant motion that rarely changes direction. Reform has become a habit rather […]

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1 week ago Pakistan establishes Tax Policy to strengthen fiscal framework

. ISLAMABAD – The federal government has launched a Tax Policy Office to modernize and streamline Pakistan’s tax framework. To aligning it with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Finance Ministry confirmed the key appointments for the office have finalized. He also confirmed work will commence next week on tax policies for […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Iran agree to boost rail, connectivity cooperation to bolster cross

Hanif Abbasi, Farzana Sadiq hold detailed talks on sidelines of Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference Both sides reaffirm commitment to enhance collaboration in railways, trade and communications Joint action plan proposed to expand freight operations and infrastructure linkages ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Thursday reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen cooperation in railways, communications, and regional […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, UK launch initiative to tackle transnational organised crime

The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, in collaboration with the British High Commission, formally inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Thursday in Islamabad, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening international cooperation against transnational organized crime and enhancing Pakistan’s capacity to address complex global criminal challenges. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of State for Interior […]

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1 week ago Pakistan launches action plan to conserve endangered shark species

ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has announced a comprehensive National Action Plan aimed at conserving shark species in the country’s coastal waters. This initiative is being developed in collaboration with the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan, as well as marine and environmental experts, to address the growing threat of shark overexploitation in the Arabian […]

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1 week ago Massive crackdown: police arrest 954 TLP protesters across Punjab

Punjab police have launched a large-scale crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists accused of involvement in violent demonstrations, successfully arresting 954 protesters from multiple districts so far. The ongoing operation marks one of the most extensive law enforcement actions this year, reflecting the government’s determination to maintain law and order. Moreover, special police units have […]

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1 week ago Pakistan slams renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza, urges swift global action

Foreign Office calls ceasefire breach ‘blatant defiance’ of peace accord, seeks ‘urgent, effective’ steps to protect civilians Reaffirms Islamabad’s long-standing position on establishment of ‘an independent, sovereign, viable and contiguous State of Palestine’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned Israel’s renewed strikes in Gaza—launched despite a US-backed ceasefire agreement—and called on the international community to […]

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1 week ago Chromebooks to replace textbooks across Future World Schools

Islamabad, October 22, 2025: Future World Schools marked a historic milestone in Pakistan’s educational landscape with the official launch of the BYOND Future Programme, in collaboration with Google for Education and Google Worldwide. The launch ceremony, held at the state-of-the-art Future World School DHA Phase 5 Islamabad Campus, was a vibrant celebration of innovation, technology, […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s supreme court launches revolutionary digital portal

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has launched a new digital Public Portal to make justice more accessible. This portal was developed under the special direction of the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Now live on the Supreme Court’s official website, it acts as an interactive gateway connecting citizens directly to the judiciary. The initiative aims to […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s silicon dream: $4.5 Billion plan to lead in semiconductors & AI

Pakistan has launched its first National Semiconductor Program, marking a major step toward becoming a regional tech power. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the initiative “extremely important” and said it would shape the country’s future. He added that “those who control semiconductors and AI will control the world,” stressing the global value of these technologies. […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, China launch digital skill training programme for trainers

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan inaugurated the Specialized Digital Skills Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme and the “Practice of Skills” International Digital Education Platform at the NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad on Monday. The initiative, launched under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, aims to train 200 master trainers and thousands of […]

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2 w. ago Punjab implements emergency action plan as smog season begins

LAHORE – The Punjab government has implemented emergency action plan for management of air quality during the ongoing smog season.

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2 w. ago Suparco launches Pakistan’s First Hyperspectral Satellite from a Chinese center

Pakistan on Sunday launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from a Chinese launch centre, the country’s space agency said, describing

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2 w. ago What’s inside your skin whitening cream? CCP cracks down on mercury

Pakistan’s growing obsession with fair skin has fueled a dangerous market for skin whitening creams, many of which have been found to contain harmful levels of mercury. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched an inquiry into companies suspected of using mercury in their products, a substance banned in many countries due to its […]

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