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…
ISLAMABAD: The International Islamic University Islamabad concluded its two-day international conference Caliban Speaks on Wednesday with a call to move decolonial thought out of academic halls and into policy chambers, warning that artificial intelligence has emerged as the newest frontier…
ISLAMABAD, May 06 (ABC): Pakistan aims to double agricultural exports to China and Gulf countries by 2035 under the Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan, a policy framework that links climate resilience with trade growth and infrastructure development. The initiative comes as…
ISLAMABAD, May 06 (ABC): Pakistan plans to climate-proof 75% of its major infrastructure by 2040, as part of a broader strategy to reduce vulnerability to floods, heatwaves, and other -related risks. The initiative reflects growing concern over repeated disasters that…
ISLAMABAD — Adnan Arif has been appointed as a member of the Central Standing Committee on Media Broadcasting for 2026 by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry, according to an official notification issued on May 4. The…
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Around 2.6 million olive plants cultivated in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have begun producing fruit, marking a significant step in the region’s shift toward olive farming as an alternative to traditional orchards affected by drought. What is…
Islamabad, April 29, 2026: Sona Welfare Foundation (SWF), the implementing partner of Fauji Fertilizer Company, has launched Rs236 million education and health programs aimed at expanding access to essential services in underserved communities across Pakistan. The initiatives, announced in Islamabad…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (ABC):The federal government has outlined Rs1.17 billion in sports development projects for educational institutions in Islamabad under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27. The plan focuses on expanding physical and digital sports facilities to support student…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (ABC): China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Balochistan have created more than 7,300 jobs so far, with over 10,000 additional positions expected in upcoming phases. The CPEC figures, based on official documents, highlight how infrastructure and development…
Monitoring Report LONDON/LAHORE: Prominent businessman and Pakistan’s Ambassador at Large on Economic Diplomacy Umar Farooq Zahoor has filed a criminal complaint in a Lahore court after a Norwegian tabloid ran a defamatory campaign against him in association with Indian media…
ISLAMABAD, April 28 (ABC): Huawei Pakistan Digital Week 2026 concluded in Islamabad after a week of workshops, exhibitions, and policy discussions focused on digital transformation, bringing together government officials, industry experts, and students to examine the country’s evolving technology landscape.…
LAHORE, Apr 28 (ABC): Punjab is preparing to expand its central business district (CBD) model to several major cities, a move aimed at organizing urban economic activity and attracting investment beyond Lahore. What is being planned? Telling Wealth Pakistan The…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (ABC): Chitral Valley recorded a notable increase in international visitors in 2025, reflecting growing global interest in Pakistan’s northern مناطق and highlighting the role of tourism in regional economic development. What is happening? According to official data,…
By Aftab Hussain SHANGLA: A two-day training workshop was held in Shangla to equip rural organizations with tools and strategies to respond to climate change risks, as part of efforts to strengthen community-level resilience in vulnerable areas. The initiative, conducted…
LAHORE, April 24 (ABC): A policy dialogue in Lahore heritage has brought renewed attention to cultural preservation and sustainability, with officials, academics, and civil society representatives քննարկing how to protect historic assets while supporting community development. The discussion on preserving…
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (ABC): Pakistan has begun observing World Immunization Week 2026 with a renewed focus on improving routine vaccination coverage, particularly for children who have missed essential vaccines. Health authorities say the campaign aims to strengthen public awareness and…
