The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore has set a strict deadline of June 30 for the completion of all priority development schemes underway across the city. The decision reflects the agency’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure improvements and ensure residents receive timely relief before the arrival of the monsoon season. The directive was issued by…
Pakistan’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector recorded significant growth during FY2026, with total ICT exports reaching $3.388 billion, according to the latest Pakistan Economic Survey. The figures underline the increasing importance of the technology sector in supporting foreign exchange earnings and strengthening the country’s digital economy. The survey also revealed that the trade surplus…
Dozens of residents in Hyderabad were hospitalized after allegedly suffering from food poisoning linked to leftover food distributed following a wedding ceremony. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding food safety practices and the proper handling of cooked meals, particularly during the hot summer months. According to reports, the affected individuals consumed food that had…
A tragic incident in Karachi has once again highlighted the devastating consequences of dowry-related violence in Pakistan. A newly married woman reportedly died after allegedly being subjected to severe physical abuse by her husband following a dispute over dowry demands. According to police and local authorities, the accused husband allegedly became angry because the bride’s…
Pakistan women’s cricket team opener Gull Feroza has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for May 2026, marking another proud moment for Pakistan cricket. The nomination comes after the talented batter delivered a series of remarkable performances that played a crucial role in Pakistan’s recent international success. Feroza secured…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting dust storms, windstorms, and rain-thunderstorms across several parts of Pakistan from June 11 to June 13. According to the Met Office, a western disturbance is expected to enter the upper regions of the country on June 11 and remain active until June 13, while…
Pakistan Army has confirmed that all personnel aboard an Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter embraced martyrdom after the aircraft crashed near Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir during take-off. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the tragic incident occurred due to a technical fault, leaving no survivors. Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash…
Business leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have urged the provincial government to make industrial development a key focus of Budget 2026-27. According to Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) KP Chairman Ashfaq Paracha, sustainable economic growth, job creation, export expansion, and increased revenue generation can only be achieved through a stronger industrial sector. Despite the province presenting a…
Pakistan’s gross government domestic debt and liabilities have surpassed the Rs58 trillion mark, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on domestic borrowing to meet its fiscal obligations and finance budgetary expenditures. According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the government’s domestic debt and liabilities increased to Rs58,089 billion in April…
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have strengthened their climate partnership by advancing the implementation of the £35 million Green Compact, a bilateral cooperation framework aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s resilience against climate change and promoting sustainable development initiatives. The development came during a meeting in Islamabad between British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Federal Minister for…
