Ring Road, Kachehri Chowk projects near completion but face billions in cost overruns RAWALPINDI: Two state-of-the-art projects in the city – the Rawalpindi Ring Road and the Kachehri Combined Flyover and Underpass – have turned into white elephants for the national exchequer due to massive cost escalations and repeated deadline extensions. The Ring Road project…
. The writer holds PhD in Administrative Sciences and teaches at the University of Plymouth, UK. Email: zeb.khan@plymouth.ac.uk There was a time when a PhD signified more than a credential. It reflected immersion in a field, intellectual discipline, and the ability to question assumptions/knowledge rather than merely reproduce them. Today, that ideal feels increasingly distant…
Influx leads to heavy traffic, high occupancy in hotels, guest houses and restaurants NATHIAGALI: As temperatures rise across Pakistan, a noticeable surge in tourist activity has been recorded in the scenic hill stations of Galiyat and Thandiani, where visitors are heading to escape the heat and enjoy the cool climate. According to details, a large…
Zalmi post 221 on the back of Babar ton, bowl out Islamabad United for 151 to win by 70 runs Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam plays a shot during his 103-run knock against Islamabad United in the PSL 10 qualifier on Tuesday. Photo: PSL/ X Captain Babar Azam struck a fluent 57-ball hundred as Peshawar…
Poll shows 34% approve of Trump, down from 36% in April 15-20 Reuters/Ipsos survey US President Donald Trump attends an arrival ceremony for Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, April 28, 2026. REUTERS President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level…
Punjab holds first tourism expo in Lahore, showcasing investment potential and sector growth plans A view of the Magnificent Punjab Tourism & Investment Expo 2026 held in Lahore. Photo: Govt of Punjab The Punjab government held its first comprehensive tourism showcase in Lahore on Tuesday, terming it a milestone in efforts to transform the province into a…
Qatar emir, Kuwait crown prince, Bahrain king, UAE FM attended GCC summit; Oman unclear attendance Qatar’s emir, Kuwait’s crown prince, Bahrain’s king and the United Arab Emirates’ foreign minister attended the summit. PHOTO: SAUDI GAZATTE X Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah on Tuesday,…
Foreign Office says detainees will be returned without legal proceedings under Cambodian law on online scams The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that the government and Cambodia had formally agreed to repatriate 54 Pakistani nationals detained in Siem Reap province, following their arrest in a raid on a scamming compound. Reports indicate that over 200 Pakistani…
FPCCI Regional Chairman Zaki Aijaz said cargo transported by rail is considerably more economical LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has urged the Punjab government to immediately withdraw the 0.9% Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess (PIDC) imposed in the province, according to a statement issued on Monday. Sheikh…
A person carries a framed logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the hallway of US immigration court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., January 13, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Monday that past statements espousing what it labelled extremist views from immigrants applying for green cards…