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The Punjab government has approved a Rs1.5 billion package to renovate and preserve historic religious sites, including gurdwaras, churches, and temples across the province. Officials said the funding is aimed at safeguarding the province’s diverse cultural and spiritual heritage while improving facilities for worshippers and visitors. The initiative
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Analysts and policy experts have dismissed the latest US State Department human rights report on Pakistan, calling it a selective interpretation that overlooks the country’s security challenges and reform measures. The 2024 Country Report on Human Rights Practices for Pakistan, released on 12 August, flagged concerns over enforced disappearances,
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Pakistan has condemned and rejected recent remarks by Israeli authorities promoting the idea of a so-called “Greater Israel” and advocating the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. In a statement issued on Friday, the Foreign Office described the comments as a clear breach of international law, the UN Charter,
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in various parts of the country, cautioning about possible flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas. According to the department, heavy showers are expected tonight in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Potohar region, Kashmir, and nearby hilly areas. On Saturday, these locations are
Technology
A majority of businesses are struggling with the growing complexity and costs of managing cybersecurity through multiple vendors, according to a global study by Kaspersky. The research, Improving Resilience: Cybersecurity Through System Immunity, assessed security practices across regions including the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa, Europe, Russia, Latin America and Asia-
Business
Industrial units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will now get electricity through a single-point connection, following a government decision to simplify the process. The new arrangement allows industries to take charge of their own internal distribution and billing, ending the need
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Pakistan has entered into formal diplomatic relations with the Pacific island nation of Micronesia, pledging to work together on shared priorities. The agreement was finalised in New York, where Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Aasim Iftikhar Ahmad, and Micronesia’s Ambassador, Jeem S. Lippwe, signed a joint
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China will introduce a new K-visa on October 1 to attract young foreign professionals in science and technology, a move that could benefit many from Pakistan. The visa is intended for individuals in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — who are either degree holders from reputable universities or
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A report by the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has warned that Pakistan has fallen below the global threshold for water scarcity, with annual per capita availability now just 733,000 liters. The international water scarcity limit is defined as 1,000 cubic meters per person per
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a positive note Friday, with the KSE-100 Index crossing the 147,000 level after Moody’s upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating. By 10:40am, the benchmark index had gained 957.05 points, or 0.65%, reaching 147,486.35. The rally was
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The Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank (EPBD) has released its inaugural report formulating a Wealth Perception Index 2025, listing Pakistan’s top 40 public and private sector conglomerates, including the first-ever compilation of prospective dollar-billionaire business groups in the country. The Index, launched on Pakistan’s