Pakistan, IsDB sign $603 million agreements
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three loan agreements worth about $603 million to finance the M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway Project, Poverty Graduation of Extremely Poor and Flood Affected Households Project (PGEP), and the Out-of-School Children project for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement issued
Government notifies official public holidays for 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday issued an official notification announcing public and optional holidays for the year 2026. According to the notification released by the Cabinet Division, a total of 40 holidays will be observed during the year, including 17 public holidays and 23 optional holidays. As per the
Pakistan IT exports break record, ICT sector shows strong growth
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) exports have achieved a new milestone, with December 2025 shipments reaching USD 437 million, surpassing the $400 million mark for the first time. This reflects a 23% month-on-month growth compared to USD 356 million in November 2025, and a 26% year-on-year increase from USD 348
KP police announces major transfer and posting of officers
PESHAWAR (Muhammad Ijaz Afridi): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police on Monday carried out a significant reshuffle of its senior officers across the province, following approval from the Honourable Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. A notification was issued in this regard by the KP police chief’s office. The Provincial Police Officer,
Pakistan exports $40 million worth of citrus fruits in 45 days
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rerouted citrus exports to the Gulf and Southeast Asia after the closure of the Afghan market disrupted one of the country’s largest traditional destinations for the citrus crop, the commerce ministry claimed on Monday, underscoring a push to diversify export markets amid border security tensions. According to
Marriyum Aurangzeb’s mother reveals daughter’s transformation
ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s senior minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, came into the social media limelight after her appearance at Junaid Safdar’s wedding went viral on social media. Many users praised her elegant transformation, calling it a noticeable glow-up. Images of the Minister of Information and Environment circulated widely online, drawing attention due to
Earthquake devastates Chapursan in GB, dozens of houses destroyed
HUNZA: The powerful tremors of the earthquake in Chapursan valley of Upper Hunza in Gilgit Baltistan have spread panic in the area. According to initial reports, the road leading to Chapursan has been closed due to the earthquake, while several residential houses and cattle sheds have been affected. Local sources
Boy takes father’s life after a minor dispute in KP
SWABI (Istikhar Ahmad Yousafzai): A man was shot and killed inside his house in the Ahad Khan area, within the limits of Kalu Khan police station. Police told on Monday. According to police, the incident occurred following a domestic disputein the Kalu Khan area of district Swabi. The deceased was
Several killed in explosion at Chinese restaurant in Kabul: Officials
KABAL: A powerful explosion has occurred at a Chinese restaurant in the Shahr-e-Naw area of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, resulting in several fatalities. Local sources indicate that the blast was so intense that it was heard from a great distance. Eyewitnesses believe the explosion was likely a suicide attack
Peshawar police arrest woman for jewellery theft
PESHAWAR (Kamran Ali Shah): Peshawar police on Monday arrested a woman who had allegedly stolen gold jewellery worth millions of rupees from a house in the University Town area of Peshawar. According to the police statement, the suspect who stole gold jewellery worth millions of rupees from a house in
