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[ ECNEC to review Rs240b mega projects for Karachi water supply, Lahore filtration plant ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday approved seven development projects worth billions of rupees, referring three major initiatives totalling Rs240.537 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval. The meeting, chaired by … Read more
In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel denied the accusations.
Actor Adnan Siddiqui announced the return of the reality-television series Tamasha with its fifth season set to premiere today (August 7), sharing pictures with previous winners of the show. The actor posted pictures with the former kings and queens of Tamasha, exciting fans with the promise of a season filled with drama. “Doors to the … Read more
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to field the Pakistan Under-21 National Hockey Team in the fourth and final test match against South Korea after the senior national side secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. The squad change is part of the federation’s strategy to provide valuable international exposure to emerging players … Read more
Former cricket captain posts video of himself picking up trash, says he is arranging dustbins for waste disposal Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi urged tourists visiting the country’s scenic northern areas to take greater responsibility in protecting the environment and to avoid leaving behind garbage. Afridi took to Instagram to highlight the issue … Read more
[ Gold prices rose for the third consecutive day in international and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold increased by $51 per ounce to $4,319. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), The price of gold per tola in the local market also increased by … Read more
Agreement says an attack on one signatory will be treated as an attack on all, strengthening collective deterrence Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince MBS, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir pictured in Makkah. PHOTO: X Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, reaffirming their … Read more
[Friday’s jobs report comes as investors increasingly expect the Federal Reserve to begin raising interest rates as soon as next month.
A few details from the White House’s A.I. plan have leaked to the news media, but the administration has officially communicated almost nothing.
The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.