January 2026
Seafood exports surge 22% to $253 million in first half of FY26: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The marine fisheries sector posted strong growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, with seafood exports rising to 122,629.11 metric tons valued at $253.24 million between July and December 2025, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Friday. Commenting on data released by the Marine Fisheries […]
Government taking measures to create investor friendly environment: Acting President
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday emphasized that the government was taking effective measures to create an investor-friendly environment in the country. He underscored that cooperation between the public and private sectors is indispensable for achieving sustainable national development. Talking to a delegation comprising leading businessmen, traders, investors, industrialists […]
Senate passes Transfer of Railways (Amendment) Bill 2025
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The Senate on Friday passed the Transfer of Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with certain amendments proposed by Senator Farooq H Naek. Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi moved the Bill further to amend the Transfer of Railways Order, 1962 [The Transfer of Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2025], as reported by the Standing Committee […]
Minister Salik Hussain inaugurates five modern hospitals in remote Balochistan districts
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Thursday inaugurated five newly built, fully equipped 25-bed Workers’ Hospitals in Balochistan’s remote mining regions, including Pishin, Dalbandin, Nokundi, Chamalang and Muslim Bagh. The inauguration ceremony was attended by provincial ministers, Members of the Provincial Assembly from Pishin, […]
Abbasi praises Sargodha Railway Police for exemplary honesty
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has lauded the Railway Police Sargodha for their exemplary performance and honesty after they safely recovered and returned Rs 1.1 million to a passenger. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rana Zulfiqar of the Railway Police found a suspicious bag near a water cooler on the platform at […]
Customs destroys prohibited, expired goods worth Rs 3.92 bln
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) Karachi, in collaboration with the Collectorate of Customs (Airports) Karachi, conducted a joint ceremony for the destruction of prohibited, expired, and hazardous goods worth Rs 3.92 billion under the Customs Act, 1969, to safeguard public health and government revenue. The destroyed goods had been lawfully seized after […]
HRCP, Bahria University engage in serious dialogue on social, psychological, human rights challenges
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):A representative delegation of the Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRCP), Twin Cities Chapter, paid an official visit to Bahria University Islamabad, where an important and constructive meeting was held with the university’s leadership and management. The purpose of the meeting was to engage in serious dialogue on social, psychological, and human […]
Bilawal Bhutto highlights Sindh’s progress in major sectors, calls for devolution of sales tax collection
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday outlined the Sindh government’s performance since 2008, highlighting progress in healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, infrastructure, industry, agriculture and revenue generation, while proposing devolution of sales tax collection to the provinces to address the country’s fiscal challenges. Giving a detailed presentation on provincial governance […]
Pakistani student develops Urdu ChatGPT, empowers 230m speakers with cutting-edge AI
PESHAWAR, Jan 15 (APP): Taimoor Hassan, a Pakistani student studying in the United States has developed and officially launched Pakistan’s own Urdu ChatGPT, “Qalb”, marking a historic milestone in the country’s digital journey.“Qalb is now recognized as the world’s largest Large Language Model created exclusively for the Urdu language,” claims Taimoor in a message shared […]
Pakistan’s pharma, medical device exports surge 34% amid DRAP regulatory reforms: Report
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has unveiled a report highlighting a significant 34 percent increase in pharmaceutical and medical device exports, attributing the growth to wide-ranging regulatory reforms and enhanced transparency in approval and registration processes. According to DRAP, the reforms have not only strengthened the regulatory framework but also […]