58 h. ago SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report

In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan first in South Asia to join UNESCO underwater treaty

Pakistan is set to become the first South Asian nation to ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced this during a meeting with UNESCO’s Dr. Cristina Menegazzi in Islamabad. This marks a major step toward preserving Pakistan’s submerged maritime legacy. […]

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7 d. ago Students in Karachi develop innovative ablution water recycling system

KARACHI: In a groundbreaking achievement, students from the Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) have created a water recycling system designed specifically for ablution (wuzu), marking a significant step towards water conservation and addressing Pakistan’s environmental challenges. The project, named “Nahr Al Khair” (River of Goodness), has been installed at Jamia Masjid Ali in the Buffer […]

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7 d. ago NA approves Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill to streamline border operations

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025, marking a significant step toward improving cross-border trade and travel. The legislation aims to create a dedicated authority to manage land ports and coordinate inter-departmental operations at border points. With this bill, Pakistan joins India and Bangladesh in South Asia in […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan steps up efforts to secure Olympic cricket spot at LA 2028

KARACHI – Pakistan has stepped up efforts to secure a place in the historic return of cricket at the Los

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1 week ago Minister Talal Chaudhry calls for political backing to fight terrorism effectively

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Affairs, Talal Chaudhry, has stated that security forces cannot effectively combat terrorism in Pakistan without the full political support of the government. Addressing a ceremony on Police Martyrs Day in Islamabad on Monday, Talal emphasized the need for political unity to support the country’s security efforts in the fight […]

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1 week ago CSS 2026 exam schedule revealed by FPSC, with applications starting in August

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced the schedule for the CSS 2026 examination, marking a key step in preparing candidates for government service in Pakistan. The examination will be divided into two phases: Phase one will consist of the MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT), while phase two will involve the written examination. According […]

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3 w. ago Electricity bill distribution fully transferred to Pakistan post

Islamabad: The government has decided to hand over the printing and distribution of electricity bills for all electricity companies in Pakistan to Pakistan Post. This is a major step to improve bill delivery across the country. Officials from Pakistan Post say that all electricity bills will now be printed and delivered by their staff. This […]

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3 w. ago 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates complete practical training in China

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his happiness as the first batch of around 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates successfully completed their hands-on training in Shaanxi Province, China. This milestone marks a significant step in Pakistan’s agricultural development. The graduates received practical training in key areas such as water-saving irrigation, seed production, animal husbandry, agricultural production, and […]

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