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PDP says megacity’s development engine stuck in second gear
KARACHI: Expressing dismay over the snail paced uplift projects in Karachi, Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here on Sunday said that the megacity’s development engine is stuck in second gear — and millions are paying th...
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‘Pakistan has opportunity to move beyond traditional software services’
LAHORE: As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global job market, Pakistan has an opportunity to move beyond traditional software services by developing expertise in industrial AI. In this field, the ability to monitor automated syste...
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Punjab CM decides to equip 1m youth with skills
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif set a target of imparting skills training to one million young people over the next three years, while approving a series of initiatives to expand technical and vocational training opportuni...
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Over 9.3m children under five to receive polio drops
LAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will launch a polio eradication campaign in 13 districts from Monday (today), November 2, to vaccinate more than 9.3 million children under the age of five against the poliovirus. This wi...
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CM felicitates Gilgit-Baltistan on 79th Independence Day
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif here on Sunday extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on the 79th anniversary of their liberation from Dogra rule and accession to Pakistan. In her message...
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Aleem informs FCCI members: NHA being restructured under new business model
FAISALABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) is being restructured under a new business model that will enable it to generate its own financial resources and rebuild all major highways across the country over the next ten years. Federal...
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AGTL accelerates tech upgrades, eyes regional export markets
LAHORE: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) is accelerating its technological transformation through investment in research, advanced testing facilities and precision farming solutions, aiming to manufacture more fuel-efficient, reliable and t...
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Weekly Cotton Review: A downward trend continues in the market
KARACHI: The downward trend in cotton prices continued in the domestic market, while trading activity remained satisfactory. However, the deteriorating quality of locally produced cotton has emerged as a major concern for textile spinners, ...
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NIC Karachi celebrates graduation of its cohort 14 startups
KARACHI: The National Incubation Center Karachi (NIC Karachi), an Ignite initiative under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, celebrated a milestone with the graduation of 25 startups from its 14th cohort. Addressing the graduation ceremony, ...
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79th Independence Day: Governor felicitates people of Gilgit-Baltistan
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on their 79th Independence Day, paying tribute to their historic struggle for freedom, sacrifices and unwavering com...
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Timely justice in cases of sexual abuse a ‘red line’ for police: IG
LAHORE: In order to review the progress in the investigation, challan submission and prosecution of cases involving sexual abuse and violence against women and children, murder, kidnapping and other heinous crimes a meeting was held which w...
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Lahore Park: Rare tree from dinosaur-era lineage puts out full crown
LAHORE: A 176-year-old Queen Sago Palm, a member of a plant lineage older than the dinosaurs, is in full leaf at Lawrence Garden, an officer of the Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) disclosed here on Sunday. The tree predates the historic...
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BCSR Awards: Adamjee Insurance secures first position for sixth year in a row
LAHORE: Adamjee Insurance Company Limited, Pakistan’s leading insurer, has secured first position in the insurance category at the 2025 Best Corporate & Sustainability Report (BCSR) Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The awards are ...
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Karandaaz secures green climate fund accreditation
KARACHI: Karandaaz Pakistan has secured accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), enabling it to directly access and channel international climate finance toward initiatives in Pakistan aimed at mobilising private investment, reducin...
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The delusion of power
EDITORIAL: The political fortunes of US President Donald Trump’s preferred candidates are beginning to resemble a rather unreliable investment portfolio: plenty of noise, extravagant promises, and increasingly disappointing returns. Brazil’...
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Power subsidy ending
EDITORIAL: Finally, the government has planned to end the slab-based electricity subsidy in the power sector. This space has argued for years that these distortions in the power sector need to be removed. Now, the government is finally movi...
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Rein in Israel, not Iran
EDITORIAL: The warning issued by eight European and regional countries against renewed hostilities in the Middle East deserves serious attention in Washington. The first meeting of the E3+R4 foreign ministers in Istanbul last week brought t...
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Railways plans modernising Drigh Road station
KARACHI: Pakistan Railways has drawn up plans to upgrade Drigh Road Railway Station with modern passenger facilities, including improved parking, booking and reservation offices, and waiting areas, as part of efforts to modernise railway in...
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Oct terrorist attacks decline 37pc MoM
ISLAMABAD: Terrorist attacks in the country declined by 37 percent in October, with significant improvements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, said a report released by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) ...
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Allied Bank declares over Rs23bn PAT in 9MCY26
KARACHI: Allied Bank continues to enhance its resilience through digital innovation, operational efficiency, and a strong focus on customer experience. These efforts are supported by prudent risk management, portfolio diversification, and a...
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