Pakistan, Google Sign MoU to Boost Digital Economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding cooperation in digital skills, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology-driven growth as the government works towards building a $30 billion digital economy by 2030. The agreement, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, covers several
Digital Media Boot Camp for Merged Districts Youth Begins
PESHAWAR: A four-day digital media boot camp has brought together 35 young people from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged districts to help them develop practical skills to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. The Digital Media Boot Camp 2026 began at Rashid Shaheed Memorial Hall, University of Peshawar. It has been
What Is UNICEF Doing to Make KP Safer for Children?
PESHAWAR: UNICEF Representative in Pakistan Pernille Ironside visited Badeezai village in Peshawar to review efforts aimed at making communities safer and more supportive for children under the Child-Friendly Communities (CFC) initiative. During the visit, the UNICEF delegation was briefed on measures being taken to strengthen child protection at the community
Swat’s Bayun Set to Get a New Tourism Attraction
PESHAWAR: Bayun, one of Swat’s scenic villages, is set to get a new tourism attraction with camping pods planned to provide visitors with a different way to enjoy the area’s natural beauty. A 15-year lease agreement has been signed with local landowners for the project, which will be developed with
What’s on the Agenda as AJK Assembly Meets Next Week?
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly will meet on August 24 as the newly elected house moves towards completing the process of forming the new government. The session will begin at 2pm at the Civil Secretariat in Muzaffarabad, according to sources. The assembly is expected to take
Washington Post: Pakistan Rejects Imran Khan Mistreatment Claims
ISLAMABAD: According to The Washington Post, Pakistan’s government on Friday rejected allegations by the family and party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan that he was being subjected to “cruelty, mental torture, punitive solitary confinement and medical neglect” as baseless, saying the accusations weren’t supported by prison and medical
PIMS: Imran Khan’s Medical Fitness Report Prepared After Examination
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) said former prime minister Imran Khan was brought to the hospital for medical examination and treatment during the night of August 20 and 21, 2026. According to a PIMS statement, two specialist doctors from Shifa International Hospital also took part in his eye
Salman Ali Agha Admits Pakistan’s Top Players Struggling for Form
LEEDS: Pakistan’s stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha has acknowledged that his own poor form, along with that of Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel, is a major concern after England handed Pakistan a heavy defeat in the first Test. Speaking at a post-match press conference, Salman said England had outclassed Pakistan
Hajj 2027: 84,000 Pakistanis Pay First Instalment, Govt Receives Rs52.5bn
ISLAMABAD: As many as 84,000 Pakistani pilgrims intending to perform Hajj 2027 under the government scheme have deposited their first instalments through the Hajj digital portal, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Friday. According to the ministry spokesperson, payments made through the Hajj Digital Portal have so far generated
Govt Announces Another Hike in Petrol, Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced another increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, with the new rates taking effect following an official notification. According to the notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs3.81 per litre, taking the new price to
