ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minster’s (CM) aide for AI & Special Initiatives, Ali Dar on Sunday reaffirmed that under CM Maryam vision, Punjab aimed to become the world’s first state-of-the-art AI-driven province by 2029, integrating all departments and positioning itself as a leading hub for smart, technology-enabled urban development focused on vertical growth, sustainability and smart-city […]
PESHAWAR: Journalists were urged to incorporate a gender sensitive prospective in reporting of upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 with the objective of highlighting key challenges hindering promotion of female literacy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The issue was raised during a training workshop on Education Budget organized by Blue Veins, a non-governmental organization, in collaboration
ISLAMABAD: Appreciating Iran’s engagement in the Islamabad Talks, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saturday, affirmed Pakistan’s sincere resolve to continue playing its role as a mediator to help build momentum towards achieving meaningful results in the interest of regional and global peace and stability. The prime minister held a meeting with the Iranian delegation, led
RAWALPINDI: Traders and residents in Rawalpindi have expressed optimism over Islamabad hosting peace talks between representatives of Iran and the United States, terming Pakistan’s role as a mediator a positive step towards regional stability, revival of economic activity, and enhancement of the country’s global standing. Since the respective delegates has gathered in ‘Islamabad Talks’, people
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory as intermittent rain continued in the federal capital, urging citizens to follow safety measures while traveling. An ITP official told APP that motorists should use fog lights during rain and keep their speed low to avoid accidents on slippery roads. He said drivers and
ISLAMABAD: Fruits exports from the country during the first eight months of current financial year grew by 6.25 percent as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of the last year. During the period from July-February, 2025-26 471,264 metric tons of fresh fruits of different kinds valued at $251.947 million were exported as compared
NEW DELHI: Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 2,800 visas to the Indian pilgrims for their participation in the annual Baisakhi festival to be held in Pakistan from April 10-19, 2026. The pilgrims would, inter alia, visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, according to the high commission’s
SINGAPORE: Ambassador of Qatar in Singapore Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al-Malki Al Jehani on Tuesday called on Pakistan’s High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq here. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral and regional matters. High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq reaffirmed Pakistan’s brotherly relations with Qatar and emphasized the need for continued close contact in the future.
PESHAWAR: Torrential rains swept through Peshawar on Tuesday night, inundating low-lying areas, and exposing gaps in the city’s drainage infrastructure. The downpour, which began early Monday night and continued intermittently throughout this morning, led to waterlogging on major roads, causing severe traffic congestion in several parts of the provincial capital. Commuters faced long delays as
PESHAWAR,:The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to completely suspend mining operations during the ongoing rainy spell, with the Mines and Minerals Department issuing a formal notification in this regard here on Monday. According to the notification, entry into both underground and surface mines has been strictly prohibited due to heightened safety risks. The department
