The absence of incentives is a critical bottleneck. While public sector institutions such as TEVTA offer training programmes, industry participation remains limited due to weak awareness and inadequate policy support. KARACHI: Pakistan is a country where investing in human capital development is often viewed as an extravagance. Additionally, a troubling culture has developed in which…
Once the seat of political power, the historic village’s grand Qalla struggles for survival PESHAWAR: Sheikhan, a historic village on the outskirts of Peshawar, stands as a living testament to a glorious past that has largely vanished. Once renowned for its abundant irrigation water from the Bara River and the prized Bara Rice variety, believed…
Video allegedly of Indian anchor losing temper had inconsistent visuals, on-screen text also AI-generated content Multiple people and accounts, including those that appear to be pro-military, shared a video on Wednesday, showing an Indian news anchor losing his temper while discussing Pakistan’s role in the ceasefire between Iran and the United States. However, the video…
WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in Congo; confirmed cases rise to 282 with 42 deaths Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tours the Evangelical Medical Center (CEM), one of the facilities at the forefront of the response to the Ebola outbreak during his visit to coordinate the response to the…
Investigation officer tells the court that he has neither full knowledge of the case nor of its investigation KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Judge on Friday expressed anger over missing evidence and ordered the police to record YouTuber Rajab Butt’s statement in a case related to the alleged insult of Islamic symbols. At the…
Araghchi arrives in Islamabad in major diplomatic breakthrough US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to land today Iran Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir receive Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on his arrival in Islamabad. PHOTO: X/Tahir Andrabi ISLAMABAD: After days of uncertainty and pessimism, Islamabad is back in…
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed Pakistan to pass on the impact of the remaining agreed Rs53-per-litre increase in petroleum levy in two phases, as the tax shortfall of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has further widened to Rs683 billion in this fiscal year. According to an earlier understanding, the entire increase…
Protests will also call for PTI founder Imran Khans transfer to hospital and release of political prisoners TTAP holds an important meeting in the opposition lobby of the National Assembly of Pakistan under the chairmanship of Mahmood Khan Achakzai. PHOTO: X The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) on Tuesday announced nationwide protests on Friday against…
Seven-floor exhibition at band’s final live performance site will feature rare artefacts, rooftop experience London is opening the first official destination for Beatles fans, a venue that will house hundreds of rare memories and artifacts related to the band. The exhibition, titled The Beatles at 3 Savile Row, will launch in 2027, with fans able…
K-P CM tells AJK rally this time the entire Pakistan will come out against govt policies ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday hinted at an imminent large-scale protest call as he addressed a PTI public gathering in Muzaffarabad’s Lal Chowk to mark the party’s 30th foundation day. Speaking at the well-attended rally,…