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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 […]
PM hails satisfactory outcomes of revolutionary measures for Railways’ uplift
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Thursday appreciating the effective performance shown by Pakistan Railways despite limited resources, said that a series of revolutionary measures initiated by the government for the institution’s uplift were yielding satisfactory outcomes. The prime minister, chairing a consultative meeting with private sector experts to enhance the effectiveness […]
Concern over Rawal Lake water quality, minister orders testing
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Thursday directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) to conduct comprehensive water quality testing at multiple points along the Rawal lake’s inflows and outflows to identify the sources and extent of contamination. Chairing a […]
JazzWorld recognised as a top employer for 2026 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):JazzWorld has been recognised as a Top Employer in Pakistan for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute for workplace practices that drive performance, engagement, and growth. The certification underscores the company’s success in fostering a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and practices aimed at enhancing business performance, employee engagement, […]
Jazz Accelerates Network Evolution with Country’s First 1.2 Tbps Deployment and 100 Gbps FTTS Implementation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has marked a major breakthrough in its network modernization drive by deploying the country’s first 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per-wavelength capacity on its optical transport network. The achievement comes in collaboration with its strategic technology partner, Huawei, underscoring a new benchmark in high-speed connectivity infrastructure. This […]
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $ 21.25 billion
KARACHI, Jan 15 (APP):The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to US$ 21,248.4 million as of January 09, 2026 while the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan stood $16,071.8 million. “During the week ended on 09-Jan-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 16 million to US$ 16,071.8 million,” the central bank reported […]