Population growth & weak financing threaten Pakistan’s development agenda: experts
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):While reviewing the draft National Health and Population Policy, experts have warned that rapid population growth, chronic…
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HSA certifies 67 ‘One Health’ professionals to boost pandemic readiness in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):The Health Services Academy (HSA), in partnership with Pak One Health Alliance, has trained and certified 67…
Gul Plaza fire; rescue operation going on in Karachi, officials express grief as more victims feared
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):A deadly fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road has claimed at least five lives…
Experts for sector coupling, grid reforms to address overcapacity, underutilized power issues
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Energy experts, policymakers and industry stakeholders have said that sector coupling and grid reforms could emerge as…
IESCO notifies power suspension programme
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Saturday issued a power suspension programme for Sunday, in various…
Fintech growth in Pakistan depends on robust, reliable core banking systems
By Zahid Majeed Sherazi ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan’s digital finance sector is expanding faster than expected, with mobile banking accounts…
Balochistan CM expresses condolences, orders strict inquiry after deadly Gwadar accident
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti Saturday expressed his heartfelt condolences following a deadly accident…
Senators push for stronger social media laws to ensure safe future for youth, inspired by global standards
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Members of Parliament across all parties raised alarms on Saturday about the increasing influence of social media,…
Overseas jobs surge 5%, remittances jump 9% in 2025
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (MOPHRD) on Saturday stated that a 5 percent…
Pakistan’s $13 billion defence exports signal structural shift in economy, industry
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Pakistan’s $13 billion defence export pipeline can transform the country from a marginal arms exporter into…