ISLAMABAD: ACT Alliance Pakistan has welcomed recent enforcement measures by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against illegal cigarette manufacturing, smuggling and violations of the Track and Trace System (TTS), saying the crackdown could help improve tax collection in Pakistan’s…
Staff Reporter LAHORE: Pakistan’s National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCIA) has summoned three Norwegian nationals to appear before an investigating committee in Lahore in connection with a defamation-related inquiry, according to official notices. The notices, issued under inquiry number ENQ-CCRC-Lahore-1878/26, directs…
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan plans to transition toward a zero-waste economy by 2050 under a long-term strategy focused on recycling, waste reduction, and resource efficiency. The policy framework also includes plans to install up to 300 megawatts of waste-to-energy…
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has spent more than Rs580 million during Fiscal Year 2025-26 under the KP Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project, a World Bank-funded initiative focused on improving infrastructure, agriculture, sanitation, and public services…
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan has set a target to generate 95% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040 as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and modernize the national power sector. The…
PESHAWAR: Journalists from different media organisations attended a one-day training workshop in Peshawar on Saturday aimed at improving climate reporting skills and strengthening understanding of environmental issues and climate communication. The workshop, organised by the Institute for Research, Advocacy and…
ISLAMABAD: Several illegal cigarette factories in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have allegedly resumed operations ahead of upcoming elections, with sources claiming that officials and political figures are facilitating the network despite previous crackdowns on tax evasion and non-duty-paid tobacco…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate resilience, flood management and water security ahead of the COP31 climate summit scheduled to be held in Antalya later this year. The understanding was reached during talks between a…
KARACHI: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving digital trade services and supporting export growth through integrated online systems and data sharing. The agreement, signed at…
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (ABC):A new Rs66 million rehabilitation initiative has been launched to restore damaged infrastructure and strengthen climate resilience in flood-affected areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. The programme is a joint effort involving Aga Khan institutions and Bank Alfalah, aimed at…
LAHORE, May 8 (ABC): A ceremony in Lahore marked the first anniversary of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos,” with speakers describing the events as a reflection of national unity, political messaging, and civil-military coordination in Pakistan. The remarks were made during an…
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (ABC): More than 5.46 million pregnant women and children under the age of two have received assistance through a climate resilience project launched in 87 flood-affected districts of Pakistan, according to official documents reviewed by Wealth Pakistan.…
Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi organized a commemorative walk under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman to mark the success and sacrifices associated with Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. The walk was attended by the faculty…
ISLAMABAD: The increasing use of artificial intelligence platforms among children in Pakistan is raising fresh concerns about online safety, according to new research released by Kaspersky, which points to a sharp rise in engagement with AI tools, social media and…
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (ABC): Pakistan’s broadband expansion programme has connected more than 4.27 million people in remote parts of Balochistan through 3G and 4G mobile internet services, according to official documents reviewed by Wealth Pakistan. The initiative is part of…
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (ABC): Pakistan is planning a 500-megawatt floating solar project at Keenjhar Lake as part of its efforts to expand renewable energy generation and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. The project is expected to supply electricity to…
