Sindh launches Hari Card to boost rural economy
The Sindh government has announced the launch of the Benazir Hari Card, a landmark initiative to provide financial relief and subsidies to thousands of farmers across the province. Sindh Agriculture Minister confirmed on Thursday that registration and…
Saturdays declared teaching days in Karachi
Private schools in Karachi reopened on Thursday after being closed for a day due to heavy rains and urban flooding that paralyzed large parts of the city. Chairman of the All Private Schools Management Association Sindh (APSMA), Syed Tariq Shah,…
Govt Revises Profit Rate on Provident Funds for fiscal year 2024-25
The Government of Pakistan has announced a downward revision in the profit rate on deposits held in the General Provident Fund (GPF) and Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) for the financial year 2024–25. According to a resolution issued by the Ministry of…
Pakistan Updates Higher Education Standards in Key Health Disciplines
The Curriculum Division of Higher Education Commission (HEC) has notified the revised curricula of three disciplines: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), Food Science and Technology (FST), and Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HND). These programmes have been…
Islamabad to Lead Regional Drive Against Terrorism Under SCO-RATS
Pakistan today assumed the Chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS). This is a reflection of the confidence of SCO member states in Pakistan’s dedicated efforts and contributions towards regional peace…
Hospitals on Alert as Rawalpindi Battles Dengue Surge
Major government hospitals in Rawalpindi continue to face pressure as dengue cases climb, with 12 new patients admitted on Tuesday. The Holy Family Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital are treating a total of 60 dengue…
Donated 13 emergency relief vehicles remains unutilized since 2005 earth quake
ISLAMABAD (Sept 10)– Fourteen vehicles donated to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for 2005 earthquake relief are set to be auctioned off. Donated by Iran and Spain, the vehicles were never used due to a lack of funds for maintenance and…
Japanese Auto Giant Halts Bike Manufacturing in Pakistan
Yamaha Motor Pakistan has announced it will cease motorcycle manufacturing in the country, marking the end of its production journey in one of South Asia’s largest markets. The company, in a statement on Tuesday, thanked customers for their loyalty,…
Senators Flag Rising Drug Prices, Counterfeit Medicines
The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Tuesday informed a parliamentary panel that certain medicines are imported, which contributes to their high cost.The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services,…
Climate-Focused Investment Takes Root in Farm Sector
In a powerful stride toward climate resilience and agricultural reform, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Dr. Ayesha Khan, CEO and Country Head of Acumen Pakistan, to discuss the organization’s ground breaking $90…