Only around 1km of road widening, carpeting was completed, no progress on remaining 27.4 km RAWALPINDI: Despite the allocation of Rs23.84 billion in the federal budget 2025-26 for the dualisation of the Soan Camp-Model Town-Kahuta Road (28.4 km), along with the Sihala Railway Crossing flyover and Kahuta bypass project, construction work has failed to progress…
Bank of Punjab President & CEO Zafar Masud. Photo: File The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stacks, marking an important step toward transforming Pakistan’s remittance landscape and strengthening the country’s digital financial ecosystem, according to a press release. The MoU was signed by Stacks Co founder…
KARACHI: Auto sales (cars, LCVs, vans, jeeps and EVs) clocked in at 22,000 units in April 2026, up 108% year-on-year (YoY), according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and analysed by Arif Habib Limited (AHL) in a report released on Wednesday. On a cumulative basis, 10MFY26 sales increased 49% YoY to…
Pakistani celebrities embraced elegant festive fashion, sharing vibrant Eid Day 2 looks and family moments As Eid celebrations continued into Day 2, Pakistan’s biggest stars once again turned social media into a vibrant display of festive fashion, family moments, and elegant style statements. This year’s Eid Day 2 fashion was all about effortless elegance. Shades…
Citizens can report corruption and grievances via phone, social media and WhatsApp Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has inaugurated an Anti-Corruption Desk at the Chief Minister’s Complaint Cell to facilitate the registration of corruption complaints and reports. Citizens can now directly lodge complaints regarding corruption with the Chief Minister. A dedicated telephone number, 091-9222451,…
Kaja Kallas says some powers seek to weaken EU, but unity makes Europe stronger together Kallas remarks come as European leaders grapple with uncertainty over Washington’s long-term commitment to European security. PHOTO: KAJA KALLAS X EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the US, China, and Russia all prefer a fragmented Europe because a…
ISLAMABAD: The NDMA on Saturday issued a rain alert for Punjab, K-P, AJK, and G-B from April 12 to 17. According to the NDMA, intermittent rain was expected in Punjab, K-P, AJK, and G-B, accompanied by thunderstorms, dust storms, and strong winds, with chances of hailstorms at isolated locations. “Rainfall is expected in Islamabad and…
Xi remarks come as global focus grows on whether US-China tensions can be kept from escalating Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS In his speeches and meetings with foreign leaders, President Xi…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 5-2 in a thrilling contest. Pakistan will face arch-rivals India in the semi-final on June 5th. Kakamigahara, Japan: In an exciting match of the Under-18 Asia Cup 2026—organized by the Asian Hockey Federation and being played from May 29 to June 6 in Kakamigahara, Japan—Pakistan defeated…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday announced the successful repatriation of 11 Pakistani nationals along with 20 Iranian citizens who had been aboard vessels seized by the United States in international waters, in the latest sign of Islamabad’s growing diplomatic engagement linked to the ongoing Iran-US tensions. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said all…