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ADB approves $8.32 million to boost Punjab irrigation system

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $8.32 million in financing to help Punjab improve its irrigation infrastructure and increase water availability for farming. This fun... Read More


Rahul Gandhi, top leaders arrested in Delhi protest

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Rahul Gandhi and several Indian opposition leaders were arrested in New Delhi on Monday during a protest march. They were heading toward the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ... Read More


Quetta train service suspended over security concerns

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- The Pakistan Railways has announced that train operations from Quetta will resume once security clearance is obtained. The statement comes after a bomb blast on a railway track i... Read More


Energy, trade talks unite Pakistan, Turkmenistan

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Pakistan and Turkmenistan are looking to strengthen their economic and energy ties. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Turkmen Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov in Islamabad o... Read More


KP health card scheme faces Rs28 billion irregularities probe

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Health Card scheme is under investigation after a report by the Auditor General revealed financial irregularities worth over Rs28 billion from 2017-18 to 2021... Read More


Lahore's first tourism highway being completed on fast-track basis

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that work on Lahore's first dedicated tourism highway, the Wagah Heritage Corridor, is advancing at a fast pace. The 13-kilome... Read More


Indian air chief's remarks a failed attempt to revive Modi's politics: Kh Asif

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday said that Indian Air Chief's remarks was a failed attempt to revive Modi's politics in India. In a post on social media platfo... Read More


West Indies level ODI series with five-wicket win over Pakistan

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- The West Indies defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling second One Day International (ODI) in Tarouba. Roston Chase and Justin Greaves led the chase after early rain dela... Read More


Celebrities must promote safety, Shahnila Akram urges Hania Amir

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Shahnila Akram, wife of former cricket captain Wasim Akram, strongly reacted to actress Hania Amir's recent motorcycle video. She stressed the importance of road safety and wearin... Read More


President renews pledge to empower minorities, promote interfaith harmony

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- President Asif Ali Zardari has renewed the national resolve to work for the empowerment and advancement of minority communities. He reiterated that they would continue their effo... Read More