Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, on Saturday, laid out a comprehensive vision for province’s growth during a video link meeting of Planning and Development Department. He directed to finalize PC-1 for all schemes within the upcoming 2026-27 Annual Development Programme (ADP) by June 1. This new roadmap aims to drive all-round provincial development, […]
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Punjab’s AI roadmap for South Asia’s tech lead
The global race for artificial intelligence is no longer confined to traditional technology hubs such as Silicon Valley or East Asia. Around the world, governments are recognizing that the next phase of economic growth will be driven by data, algorithms and digital innovation. In this evolving landscape, the approval of Punjab’s first provincial Artificial Intelligence […]
Mas-Wrestling Federation finalises 2026-2027 roadmap
The Pakistan Mas-Wrestling Federation (PMWF) convened its General Council Meeting to review recent performance and finalize the strategic roadmap for the years 2026-2027, setting out plans that span grassroots development, national competitions, and international representation. The meeting was chaired by Nawab Furqan Khan, President of the PMWF, and attended by all Provincial Secretaries, who presented […]
PHA orders new district agencies to submit roadmap for operations
Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) Director General Ms Naheed Gul Baloch has directed the heads of the newly established district horticulture agencies to submit detailed plans outlining measures to initiate horticultural operations in their respective cities. The directive was issued during a meeting with the managing directors of the 11 newly-formed agencies. The agencies, announced recently […]
Reviving the National Action Plan: A Roadmap for Pakistan’s Security and Stability
Pakistan today stands at a critical juncture. A renewed wave of terrorism has rekindled serious concerns about the nation’s internal security. Incidents like the Jaffar Express hijacking serve as stark reminders that traditional responses to these challenges are no longer adequate. The resurgence of the Baloch separatist insurgency and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) campaign have […]
Afridi directs PTA to take action against Facebook’s approach towards Pakistani, Kashmiri activists
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Chairman Sheharyar Khan Afridi on Thursday directed the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) chairman to take cognizance of the ‘selective action’ by the Facebook management against Pakistani and Kashmiri social media activists and take appropriate action in this regard. The directions were passed during the 18th meeting of the committee chaired […]
Sadiq Khan launches campaign to bring tourists back to London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched a campaign on Monday to bring tourists back to the British capital, ahead of a planned easing of coronavirus restrictions across England. The $8.4 million (£6 million) campaign by Sadiq Khan’s office with the capital’s tourism and transport bodies will look to drive domestic tourism to hospitality, culture, nightlife […]