13 Jan, 2026
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PM Directs Pakistani Embassies Worldwide to Actively Facilitate Foreign Investors

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed Pakistani embassies across the globe to take a proactive role in attracting and facilitating foreign investment, declaring investor support a top priority for the government. The directive underscores Pakistan’s renewed focus on economic growth through increased international engagement. The instructions were issued during the first review meeting of […]

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Pakistan, ADB Sign Three Major Agreements to Boost Transport and Water Infrastructure

Pakistan has formalised three key agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to accelerate major infrastructure initiatives in the transport and water resource sectors. The Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed the development on Friday, describing the financing as a strategic boost to Pakistan’s ongoing development agenda. The agreements outline support for preparing the ML-1 Karachi […]

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Verdict Reserved After KP CM Appears Before ECP in Haripur Poll Violation Case

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reserved its verdict on the maintainability objection raised by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi after he personally appeared before the Commission on Tuesday in connection with alleged violations during the Haripur by-election. Afridi’s appearance comes amid accusations of threats to polling staff and claims that he breached […]

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Pakistan, UK to boost cooperation on online harassment, human trafficking

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen joint efforts against online child harassment and human trafficking, marking a renewed phase of bilateral security coordination. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Graeme Biggar, Director General of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, […]

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Govt Fails to Tackle Smog as Air Quality in Lahore Remains Worst

Despite a series of anti-smog measures, the Punjab government has failed to make any noticeable improvement in the province’s deteriorating air quality, with Lahore once again topping the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. According to real-time air quality data, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at […]

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Mohsin Naqvi Pledges Full Support for Annual Tableeghi Ijtema Preparations

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the upcoming annual Tableeghi Ijtema, one of the largest religious congregations in Pakistan, scheduled to take place in November. During a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, Naqvi met with a delegation of the Tableeghi Jamaat to review arrangements for the grand event and […]