The World Bank (WB) on Wednesday said Pakistan’s economy continued to stabilize and was expected to grow by 2.7 percent in the current fiscal year ending June 2025, up from 2.5 percent in the previous year. According to World Bank’s latest report “Pakistan Development Update: Reimagining a Digital Pakistan,” the real GDP growth would be […]
Muhammad Nawaz Sohoo posted as Secretary Works & Services Sindh
Muhammad Nawaz Sohoo, an officer of PAS (BS-20) was posted as Secretary Works & Services Sindh with immediate effect. According to a notification, Sohoo, presently posted as Secretary (GA), will replace Muhammad Ali Khoso, an officer of PSS (BS-20) who has been transferred.
Two injured as robbers open fire during jewelry shop heist in SITE Area
A robbery attempt at a jewelry shop in the SITE Area near Bawani Chali turned violent on Tuesday, leaving two pedestrians injured after the suspects opened fire while fleeing the scene. According to police, five to six armed robbers entered the jewelry shop with the intention of looting it. As they attempted to escape, they […]
Traders laud proposed relocation of BISE Hyderabad
President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has expressed sincere gratitude to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, for taking prompt notice of the Chamber’s request regarding the proposed relocation of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary education (BISE) Hyderabad to Jamshoro. The Chief Minister has referred the […]
No program of university under threat due to accreditation: SMIU
Sindh Madressatul Islam University’s management has clarified that no program of SMIU is under threat due to Accreditation. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, it was stated that all the bachelors, masters and PhD programs are registered in PQR (Pakistan Qualification Register) as per guided by HEC and mentioned in NQF (National Qualification Framework). […]
Mayor Karachi departs on a 3-day visit to China
Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has departed on a three-day official visit to China on the special invitation of the Mayor of Shanghai, Gong Zheng. The purpose of this visit is to enhance bilateral relations between Karachi and Shanghai and to further expand mutual cooperation in the field of urban development. This visit is being […]
Recent hailstorms, rains affect wheat crops, fruit orchards in KP
The recent torrential rains and an unexpected hailstorms has affected standing wheat crops and fruit orchards in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, inflicting serious economic losses on local farmers already reeling from past climate disasters. In the scenic yet climate change vulnerable valleys of Swat, Shangla, Malakand and Dir, fruit orchards have taken a significant […]
KP to enroll one million children in schools this year
KP Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Faisal Khan Tarakai has said that one million children will be enrolled in schools during the current year’s enrollment campaign. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, the provincial minister added that these newly enrolled children will be provided with free textbooks and other facilities, including free school […]
Preliminary dialogue underway for Pak-Rwanda direct flights in future: Rwandan FM
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, Olivier J.P Nduhungirehe has said that preliminary discussions are underway on direct flights between Pakistan and Rwanda, which will promote mutual economic relations and tourism in both countries. The legal framework is being worked on between the two countries, after the completion of […]
Minister visits GLOF-Prone areas to assess climate risks
Federal Minister for Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, Senator Musadik Malik, visited Shigar district in Gilgit-Baltistan to assess projects aimed at mitigating risks from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). Accompanied by a UNDP delegation and ministry officials, he reviewed early warning systems, protective embankments, and other initiatives under the GLOF-II Project. The minister inspected damage […]