20m children remain out of school: official survey
Only 12% individuals have bank accounts in Pakistan, literacy rate up from 61 to 63% Minister for Planning, Development and…
Seven dead, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says
The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care. Rescued refugees and…
Pakistan surpasses India in economic optimism, peace outlook for 2026
‘End of Year Survey’ by Gallup highlights stark contrast in sentiment across South Asia Pakistani Rangers and Indian Border Security…
Traders declare 2025 ‘worst year’ for businesses in country’s history
AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026 Small traders have…
‘Performance is key to staying at PIA’, Arif Habib warns employees
Says over 14 million Pakistanis live abroad, and 70 million rely on the airline domestically Prominent businessman Arif Habib has…
Scammers targeting mobile devices, warns NCCIA
Advises users to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links or sharing WhatsApp verification codes with anyone As the New Year begins,…
Key road project stalls despite heavy funding
Kahuta Y-Cross. Photo: TikTok RAWALPINDI: With the completion of the first six months (July-December) of the fiscal year 2025-26 of…
Deadly blast near Sibi’s Chainak Chowk leaves one dead, five injured
A powerful grenade explosion near Chainak Chowk in Sibi, Balochistan, on Thursday killed one person and injured five others, officials…
Dr Yasmin Rashid to challenge election tribunal’s decision on NA-130 result
Lahore election tribunal declared Yasmin Rashid’s election petition against Nawaz Sharif in NA-130 as non-maintainable Dr Yasmin Rashid. PHOTO: APP/FILE…
Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes
Hengaw said security forces fired on protesters in Lordegan, killing some and wounding others People walk past closed shops following…