Economy & Technology
Ecological degradation, private dams threaten Namal Lake and livelihoods in Mianwali
ISLAMABAD: Namal Lake, once a thriving water body in Mianwali, is facing an existential threat due to ecological degradation and the construction of illegal mini dams by farmers in the...
CM Gandapur announces Rs2m compensation for each flood victim, houses reconstruction
KP chief minister says PTI’s MNAs and MPAs supervising relief activities in affected areas Announces KP will acquire modern technology to monitor cloudbursts, enhance early warning systems PESHAWAR/BUNER: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
Country’s forest cover shrinks by 18pc, triggering environmental and economic crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a critical environmental tipping point with a drastic 18 per cent decline in forest cover, jeopardizing its environment, economy, and national security. According to experts, the...
NZ PM Luxon celebrates Pakistan Independence Day in Auckland
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon, participated in a grand celebration marking Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day in Auckland, as reported by state broadcaster PTV News on Saturday....
Court grants Ducky Bhai two-day remand in online gambling case
LAHORE: A local court in Lahore has granted a two-day physical remand for popular YouTuber Saadur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, in connection with a case involving the promotion of...
Curfew imposed in Bajaur as security forces conduct operation
BAJAUR: A week-long curfew has been enforced in 24 areas of Mamond tehsil, Bajaur tribal district, following the launch of a targeted operation by security forces against terrorists. The curfew,...
World expresses condolences and support as Pakistan faces catastrophic floods
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan deals with one of the deadliest monsoon disasters in recent history, messages of condolence and solidarity have flooded in from around the globe. Russian President Vladimir Putin...
Heavy rains forecast across Pakistan, monsoon activity to intensify
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of widespread torrential rains across the country, with the possibility of flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides in the coming days. The...
Rescuers battle harsh conditions as flood death toll in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa exceeds 340
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), rescuers are battling harsh conditions as they search through mud and debris in the aftermath of devastating flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains. The floods...
Multiple transgender individuals arrested by Lahore police over ‘objectionable’ private gathering
Punjab police on Saturday arrested several transgender individuals over their alleged role in organising a private party in Lahore deemed “objectionable” by authorities. The action followed the circulation of videos...
