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China and Pakistan propose alternative Middle East vision for regional stability

The non-aligned initiative advocates for ceasefires and secure shipping routes while avoiding the formation of a new military bloc.

Pakistan tells UN Sudan conflict lacks military solution

Pakistan urged the UN to end external support for the conflict and implement an arms embargo to preserve Sudan's unity and state institutions.

Haroon Akhtar Khan chairs task force meeting to boost Pakistan exports

The initiative seeks to identify industrial bottlenecks and create a more competitive environment for private sector growth.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Authority launches province-wide crackdown on substandard food

Director General Kashif Iqbal Jillani led surprise inspections of slaughterhouses and milk shops to enforce hygiene standards and legal compliance.

Rawalpindi authorities order private schools to register within one week

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Senator Sherry Rehman highlights Pakistan's 70 percent reliance on imported LPG

The senator raised concerns over fuel availability through December as the country manages a heavy dependence on foreign liquefied petroleum gas supplies.

Small-scale manufacturers in Pakistan limit production to manage rising costs

Escalating raw material scrap costs, trucking charges and fixed space overheads have squeezed profit margins to razor-thin levels.