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All electric bus routes are live in Islamabad

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched eco-friendly electric buses in Sargodha on September 19, 2025. Source: x.com/pmln_org ISLAMABAD: On the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, all 21 routes of the electric bus service have been made fully operational under a project aimed at providing citizens with quality and affordable travel facilities. The electric bus […]

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Woman killed on husband’s instructions in an ‘honour’ attack in Pindi

Investigators named several relatives in the case after the woman was shot and killed inside the Wah Cantt home A married woman was shot dead at her father’s home in Rawalpindi on Friday in what police described as an honor killing allegedly orchestrated by her husband and uncle through phone and video calls from Qatar.

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Pakistan, India swap key rosters after pulling back from brink

Both sides share details of N sites, prisoners; Islamabad raises strong concerns about violations of the IWT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Thursday continued key confidence-building measures by exchanging lists of their respective nuclear installations and prisoners, even as broader bilateral ties remain strained and concerns over New Delhi’s actions over shared water resources remain.

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20 million children remain out of school: official survey

Only 12% of people have bank accounts in Pakistan, literacy has increased from 61 to 63% Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal launches the Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2024-25 at a ceremony organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in Islamabad on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo: PID. The number of

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Pakistan overtakes India in economic optimism, peace prospects for 2026

‘End of Year Survey’ by Gallup highlights stark contrast in mood across South Asia Pakistani Rangers and Indian Border Security Force officers at the joint Pakistan-India check post at the Wagah border near Lahore. Photo: Reuters A new survey has revealed that Pakistanis have entered 2026 with significantly higher expectations for economic prosperity and global

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Fraudsters are targeting mobile devices, NCCIA warns

Advises users to avoid clicking on unknown links or sharing WhatsApp verification codes with anyone As the new year begins, the National Cyber ​​Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has warned netizens of potential cyber threats, including attempts to hack mobiles and devices disguised as New Year greetings or gift offers. According to the NCCIA, safeguards have

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Traders declare 2025 the worst year for business in the country’s history

AKTA cites widespread shutdowns, rising inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026 Small traders have declared 2025 as the ‘worst year’ in the country’s history in terms of business activity, investment, unemployment and inflation. They said overall commercial activity remained below 60% throughout the year due to political instability and

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