KARACHI: The Sindh government has received formal go-ahead to establish its maiden Special Technology Zone (STZ) leading to an era of a state-of-the-art innovation ecosystem at the Karachi Education City Gadap. Spread over 500 acres of land, the zone has been developed to replicate the Silicon Valley model, placing Sindh at the vanguard of tech in Pakistan. […]
Lahore: With Pakistani authorities extending its airspace ban for India for more than 40 days now, the impact it has had on Air India’s operations has risen from severe to perhaps unsustainable, top aviation industry sources said. Air India has faced losses of over Rs8. 2 billion, due to longer detours, increased fuel waste, and longer flight times. […]
Pakistan Express Derailment Inspected, Pakistan Railways Declares Eidul Azha Fare Concession Eid Offer: 20% Cut in Train Fares For Travelers Lahore: In a good news for those travelling during Eid, the Pakistan Railways has announced a 20 per cent discount on ticket fares for Eidul Azha. The reduced fare is also applicable on all classes for all classes […]
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen cross-border cooperation including facilitation of Zaireen (pilgrims) for upcoming holy months of Muharram and Arbaeen that would ensure safer and efficient religious journey for thousands pilgrims. The agreement which took place during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with his Iranian counterpart Eksandar Momeni in Tehran. The high-level talks took […]
ISLAMABAD – The federal government announced today that it has officially promoted Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal. This recognition is for Munir’s exceptional leadership during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, Pakistan’s response to recent military aggression from India. A Historic Military Achievement Operation Bunyanum Marsoos is a […]
ISLAMABAD : In a significant development in reducing regional hostilities, Pakistan has reached an agreement with India to withdraw its troops from forward positions across the border, in what appears to be diplomatic attempts to consolidate the ceasefire. Although the political atmosphere worsens, military leadership from both sides has been working on peaceful discussion to […]
ISLAMABAD – The government has recorded a 2.7% economic growth for the fiscal year, as an unforeseen growth of 4.8% in the industrial sector has been registered, concerns still looming regarding the economic policies and operational costs. Varied Performance in Leading Sectors Industry Sees Strong Growth The industrial segment was the main actor in economic performance of this […]
KARACHI: If you’re planning a wedding in Karachi, prepare for a costlier celebration. The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has rolled out a new tax policy on wedding halls, with charges reaching up to Rs. 30,000, depending on the size and scale of the event. Under the new structure, the tax will vary based on factors […]
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has shown great generosity by arranging for 1,000 brave primary relatives from Palestine, including those with martyrs, prisoners and wounded, to take part in this year’s Hajj at his personal expense. The initiative comes under the Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit, supervised by the Saudi Ministry of […]
ISLAMABAD: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, China has stepped in to accelerate major dam construction projects in Pakistan to mitigate growing water security risks. The move comes after India suspended the World Bank-brokered Indus Waters Treaty following the recent Pahalgam incident, creating fears that Pakistan’s critical water lifelines could be choked. Signed in […]
