Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the construction of 800 mini dams across the Potohar region over the next three years as part of one of the province’s largest water conservation initiatives. The ambitious project aims to improve rainwater storage, address water scarcity, and strengthen agricultural sustainability across Punjab. The decision was made…
China, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has donated $2 million worth of reproductive health supplies, family planning products, and medical equipment to Pakistan to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services across the country. The assistance was officially handed over to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination during a…
The owner of the popular dessert chain Wafflix was found dead in Karachi just days after he was allegedly abducted from his home in the city’s PECHS area. The tragic incident has shocked residents and sparked renewed concerns about public safety and the rising crime rate in Karachi. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Mir…
A three-day curfew has been imposed in Nushki district, Balochistan, following a deterioration in the law and order situation. The Balochistan Home Department announced the restrictions as a precautionary measure to maintain peace, ensure public safety, and prevent further unrest in the district. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, the curfew…
Flooding has worsened in Ferozewala after intense monsoon rains submerged dozens of villages and residential areas, leaving hundreds of families stranded. The situation is expected to become more challenging as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another powerful spell of rain across Punjab and other parts of the country from July 29 to August…
Saudi Arabia has appointed Major General (Retired) Rajeh Al-Buqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, marking a significant step in strengthening the longstanding diplomatic partnership between the two countries. He succeeds Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, who previously served as Saudi Arabia’s envoy to Islamabad. Rajeh Al-Buqami officially took the oath of office alongside several newly…
Global oil prices surged on Wednesday as escalating military tensions involving the United States, Iran, and Saudi Arabia fueled fresh concerns over oil supply disruptions in the Middle East. Investors reacted to reports of missile attacks and military operations, driving both Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices sharply higher. Brent crude…
Karachi is expected to experience hot and humid weather over the next 24 hours, with partly cloudy skies and a possibility of light drizzle in some areas, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). While isolated drizzle may occur, the overall weather is expected to remain warm and uncomfortable due to high humidity levels. The…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission has suspended and arrested two presiding officers in Kotli after they were allegedly caught transporting polling materials to a private residence instead of their designated polling station. Election officials said a returning officer intercepted the officers, seized the polling bags, and immediately appointed replacement presiding officers to…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to maintain its benchmark policy interest rate at 11.50% following the latest meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), signaling a cautious approach as the central bank balances inflation risks with improving economic indicators. The decision reflects the SBP’s strategy of closely monitoring domestic inflation, global commodity…
