2 h. ago German Embassy launches online portal for work visa applications in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The German Embassy Islamabad has launched the Consular Services Portal for all types of employment visas. The embassy

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11 h. ago Govt rebukes fake news claiming Pakistan plans nuclear strike on Israel

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly rejected what he called “irresponsible” and “fabricated” fake news circulating on social media, which falsely attributed to a senior Iranian general a claim that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel in retaliation for any attack on Iran. Nearly 80 people, including top army […]

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21 h. ago PM Shehbaz launches IT training drive to turn Pakistan into regional tech hub

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched an ambitious plan to train Pakistan’s youth in modern IT skills. In a high-level review meeting, he stressed the urgent need to build a sustainable and advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) system. This system will position Pakistan as a major tech hub in South Asia, capable of exporting […]

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64 h. ago Honda CB150F 2025 Model launched in Pakistan; Check Price, Installment Plans

LAHORE – Honda family witnessed launching of latest model of Honda CB 150F in the Pakistani market. While the core

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4 d. ago Punjab CM launches Pakistan’s first virtual centre for child safety

Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s first Virtual Centre for Child Safety has been established with regard to forced child labour under the auspices of Punjab Safe Cities Authority. A team of professional experts in the Virtual Centre for Child Safety is tasked to carryout search operation for the missing […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Saudi firm launch $150m minerals complex to boost exports

Pakistan has launched a $150 million minerals processing complex in Punjab province in collaboration with Saudi-based Anfal Group, a private industrial company, aiming to reduce chemical imports and expand mineral-based exports, state media reported on Thursday. The initiative is being facilitated through the provincial government of Punjab and Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) The […]

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4 d. ago CM urges citizens to donate blood, launches Virtual Blood Bank Centre

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called on citizens, particularly the youth, to contribute to the life-saving cause of blood donation. She emphasized that every drop of blood can make a crucial difference in emergencies, offering a chance to save lives. With the launch of Pakistan’s first Virtual Blood Bank Centre in Punjab, […]

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4 d. ago Big push for affordable housing: Rs5 billion subsidy in federal budget

The federal government has allocated Rs5 billion in the FY26 budget for a new low-cost housing scheme. This scheme will provide a mark-up subsidy on loans to make home financing easier. The government will work with the State Bank of Pakistan to launch the program soon, aiming to help more people afford homes. Under this […]

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5 d. ago CM Maryam Nawaz launches Pakistan’s First Virtual Blood Bank Centre

On the directives of Chief Minister, Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, Pakistan’s first and exemplary Virtual Blood Bank Centre has been established

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5 d. ago Pakistan Senate Summer Internship Program 2025: All you need to know

ISLAMABAD – Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, has formally approved the launch of the Summer Internship Program 2025

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5 d. ago Pakistan confirms $500m eurobond repayment, to launch first panda bond in Chinese Market

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed on Wednesday that Pakistan is fully prepared to make its first $500 million Eurobond repayment due in September 2025, reaffirming the government’s commitment to meeting all external debt obligations on time. Speaking at the post-budget press conference in Islamabad, the minister stated that a second Eurobond installment, due in […]

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6 d. ago Jam Kamal launches PharmEx Pakistan to boost pharma exports to $3 billion

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has announced the near-launch of PharmEx Pakistan. This is a new Pharma Export Promotion Council under the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). The minister praised the sector’s growth and promised full government support. He said the pharmaceutical industry has strong potential to grow exports. While speaking at […]

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9 d. ago Rana Sanaullah says PTI’s rotest movement will achieve nothing

FAISALABAD – Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will not gain anything from launching a protest movement. He advised the party to avoid such actions as it would only cause more problems for its own supporters. Speaking to the media after offering Eidul Azha prayers […]

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1 week ago Punjab launches Pakistan’s ‘first Environmental Protection Force’

The Punjab government on Thursday announced the launch of Pakistan’s first Environmental Protection Force (EPF), alongside a series of measures aimed at tackling climate and environmental challenges in the province. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in a statement issued on the occasion of World Environment Day. Chief Minister Punjab […]

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1 week ago Punjab launches Pakistan’s first environmental protection force to tackle climate crisis

In a landmark move on World Environment Day, the Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first-ever Environmental Protection Force (EPF), signaling a major step forward in the fight against environmental degradation. The initiative was announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif as part of the province’s broader Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan. Under this […]

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1 week ago Pakistan launches diplomatic campaign to counter India’s aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has deployed two multi-party delegations to key international capitals as part of a diplomatic campaign addressing recent military escalations with India. The delegations began their high-level engagements on Monday, with the team led by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari holding talks with China and Russia’s UN ambassadors in New York. […]

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1 week ago Eidul Adha special train departs from Quetta to Peshawar with over 450 passengers

QUETTA –  In preparation for the Eidul Adha holidays, Pakistan Railways has launched a special train service to accommodate increased

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2 w. ago AirAsia X lands in Pakistan: Budget carrier begins Karachi flights, eyes expansion

KARACHI – Malaysian budget airline AirAsia X officially launched its operations in Pakistan on Friday night, marking its debut with the arrival of its first flight in Karachi. The inaugural Kuala Lumpur–Karachi flight received a traditional water salute at Jinnah International Airport and carried 298 passengers. The return flight to Kuala Lumpur departed with 315 […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan faces regulatory dilemma as Crypto remains banned amid launch of Bitcoin Reserve

ISLAMABAD – Cryptocurrency transactions are still banned in Pakistan while regulatory body Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) making global headlines

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2 w. ago Polio drive underway in Matiari amid extreme heat to vaccinate 182,000

A large-scale polio eradication campaign is successfully underway in district Matiari, with a target of immunizing over 182,000 children under the age of five. According to the union council level micro plan, a comprehensive strategy has been developed to ensure that every child is reached. In addition to the initial four-day campaign, two follow-up days […]

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