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CDA grants in-principle approval for two high-rise towers in Blue Area
The move aims to boost private investment and vertical growth in Islamabad while streamlining commercial construction processes.
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Pakistan begins immediate recruitment for federal posts under Balochistan quota
The initiative aims to boost youth employment and improve living standards by filling vacancies from Grade 1 to 16 based on merit.
Showbiz
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda reveals strict rules for filming with children
The filmmaker avoids using scripts for young actors in several projects to maintain authenticity, though he made an exception for his film Monster.
Pakistan
Pakistan Railways declares emergency and cancels field officer leave for three months
The move follows a surge of over 55 rail accidents since the start of the year, prompting stricter supervision of train operations.
Pakistan
Kam Air to launch daily flights between Kabul and Islamabad
The increased frequency aims to provide passengers with more flexible travel options and improved convenience for regional journeys.
Business
Ahad Cheema calls for viable business plan to ensure NHA financial sustainability
The Federal Minister urged the authority to prioritise projects with clear commercial viability to protect essential development funding.
Sports
Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing during FC Bayern training session
His coaching staff will take over his duties while he recovers from a virus that caused him to experience leg pain and exhaustion.
Business
WAPDA proposes Rs666 billion revised cost for Mohmand Dam project
The project's price tag has surged by 115 percent since 2018, largely driven by the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar.
Sports
State Bank of Pakistan and Markhor IT Solutions to face off in final
The unbeaten State Bank of Pakistan team faces the second-placed Markhor IT Solutions in a four-day championship match at the SBP Sports Complex.
Science & Health
Lahore Chief Traffic Officer mandates driver fitness tests and vehicle safety measures
The measures aim to reduce road accidents and combat smog by enforcing stricter vehicle maintenance and driver health standards in Lahore.
Business
R4 and European ministers meet in Turkiye to discuss regional conflicts
The meeting aimed to coordinate diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and secure international shipping lanes.
Pakistan
University of Karachi mandates prior approval for all campus programs and events
The new rules require departments to submit applications 15 days in advance and centralise guest invitations through the Registrar's Office.
Pakistan
Pakistan transport costs drop as private vehicles dominate road weight
While overall travel costs fell by 7.9% in five months, public transport costs surged by 77% as private ownership remains the primary mode of transit.
Pakistan
Authorities uncover Rs24 billion in Benazir Income Support Programme irregularities
The discovery reveals that over 140,000 ineligible government workers and pensioners siphoned funds meant for the country's poorest families.
Science & Health
Rotary International reaffirms support for Pakistan's wild poliovirus eradication efforts
The global organisation pledged billions in funding and volunteer hours to protect millions of children from paralysis as Pakistan marks World Polio Day.
Pakistan
Rana Sanaullah urges Mahmood Khan Achakzai to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
The move follows a letter sent by Sanaullah to the politician as part of ongoing efforts to coordinate political engagement.
Pakistan
Islamabad Police chief introduces new leave policy for 2026
The updated rules clarify leave approval hierarchies and grant specific allowances for religious pilgrimages and marriage ceremonies.
Pakistan
Pakistan calls for non-discriminatory civil nuclear cooperation at UN General Assembly
Pakistan's six nuclear reactors, which are under IAEA safeguards, provide 20 percent of the nation's energy and one-third of its low-carbon power.
Technology
Dhaiwat launches browser version of Cricket 07 with online multiplayer
The port allows players to select from various global server regions and adjust input delay settings between 67 ms and 300 ms.
World
Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate election certification
The lawsuit follows the Alaska Supreme Court's rejection of previous attempts to remove the second Sullivan from the ballot.
World
France deploys 70,000 police officers for nationwide protests on Saturday
The security surge follows 17 October riots that saw hundreds of people jailed for arson and looting as President Macron nears the end of his term.
Showbiz
Producer and literary agent Kenneth Atchity dies at 82
The versatile figure balanced a career in film production, literary representation, and high-level engineering for NASA and AT&T.
Business
Mashreq Bank Pakistan launches NEO BIZ digital banking for SMEs
The platform aims to bridge significant financial gaps for the country's 7.14 million micro, small, and medium enterprises.
World
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary ceasefire in Oleshky
Melania Trump mediated the deal after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed details to help the city's elderly residents and 50 children.