General News
Federal Govt Completes Six-Year Rice Productivity Project in Key Provinces
Islamabad: The federal government has completed a six-year rice productivity enhancement project in Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Under the project, modern farm machinery, water-saving technologies, and improved rice varieties have been…
Pakistan’s Industrial Sector Witnesses Growth Due to SIFC
Pakistan: Pakistan’s industrial sector is witnessing growth with manufacturing sector’s activities improving due to the support of Special Investment Facilitation Council. The large scale manufacturing recorded an annual growth of 5.77 percent in the …
Punjab Intensifies Drainage Operation Amid Monsoon Rains
Lahore: The Punjab government has intensified its province-wide drainage operation in view of torrential Monsoon rains.
According to Radio Pakistan, over one thousand modern dewatering machines have been deployed across 41 districts to ensure the t…
Aurangzeb Vows to Modernize FBR, Strengthen Tax System
Lahore: Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government is introducing new initiatives to modernize the Federal Board of Revenue and further improve tax administration. Addressing the graduation ceremony of FBR officers in Lahore …
GBDMA Intensifies Relief Efforts in Flood-Hit Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit: Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority, in collaboration with all relevant departments and volunteers, is distributing relief items to rain and flood-affected people at various locations across all districts, including Gilgit, Diamer, …
Sindh CM Establishes Rain Emergency Desk in Karachi
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has set up a rain emergency desk at the Chief Minister’s House in Karachi.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Chief Minister’s House spokesperson announced that in case of any emergency during rains, peop…
Government & Politics
President, PM Reaffirm Resolve to Eradicate Child Labour
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to completely eliminate child labour in the country, emphasizing the need to protect children from exploitation. Their messages come as the n…
PM Expresses Grief Over Demise of Former Senator Taj Muhammad Afridi
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief over the demise of former Senator Taj Muhammad Afridi in a traffic accident. In his message, the Prime Minister prayed for the elevation of the departed soul’s ranks and extend…
PM Emphasizes Strong Pakistan-UK Partnership Amid Diplomatic Talks
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining a robust and forward-looking engagement with the United Kingdom as a longstanding strategic partner. He expressed this commitment during a meeting wi…
Health Care
Pakistan Aims to Train One Million AI Professionals by 2030
New york: Pakistan’s Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, announced that the country’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy outlines a roadmap to transform Pakistan into a knowledge-based economy. He made th…
International Widows’ Day Being Observed Today
Islamabad: International Widows’ Day is being observed today.
The day is aimed at drawing attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanize the unique support that they need. According to Radio Pakistan, this observance seeks to high…
World Blood Donor Day Highlights Critical Need for Blood Donations in Pakistan
Islamabad: World Blood Donor Day was observed today (Sunday), emphasizing the importance of blood donation and encouraging the public to contribute to life-saving efforts.
According to Radio Pakistan, this year’s campaign, ‘One Drop of Humanity. Giv…
Punjab Govt Imposes Complete Ban on Petrol, Diesel Vehicles for Govt Departments
Lahore: Punjab government has decided to impose a complete ban on purchase of petrol and diesel vehicles for government departments with a vision to promote environment-friendly transportation.
According to Radio Pakistan, only electric or hybrid ve…
FO Terms Indian NSA’s Rhetoric as Hate-Mongering
Islamabad: Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi says the recent remarks by Indian National Security Advisor are not surprising. He said this while responding to media queries regarding the Indian National Security Advisor’s remarks on “avenging h…
Death Anniversary of Arfa Karim Being Observed Today
Lahore: The 14th death anniversary of the country’s computer prodigy, Arfa Karim Randhawa, is being observed today (Wednesday). She became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at the age of nine.
According to Radio Pakistan, Microso…