Lahore: The forty-sixth death anniversary of the folk singer Alam Lohar was observed on Thursday. Born in 1928 in a village near Gujrat, Alam Lohar was known for his soulful renditions of Waris Shah’s Heer, which he had memorized in different styles and variations. According to Radio Pakistan, Alam Lohar
Islamabad: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has revitalized Pakistan’s mineral sector through transparent policies and investor-friendly initiatives. These efforts have led to better utilization of natural resources, boosted both local and international investment, and paved the way toward national self-reliance. According to Radio Pakistan, significant progress in key mineral projects
Manila: A group of Pakistani students have won this year’s Asia-Pacific Google Solution Challenge. The contest was hosted in Manila, Philippines, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank and Hack2skill. According to Radio Pakistan, the winning team triumphed in the category for Best AI Use Case for their project, GeoGemma.
Quetta: A security conference regarding Muharram-ul-Haram was held at FC Balochistan (North) headquarters in Quetta. According to Radio Pakistan, the conference saw the participation of Inspector General FC Balochistan Major General Abid Mazhar, Commissioner Quetta Division Hamza Shafqat, traders, religious scholars, and people from other walks of life. All the
Islamabad: Hot and humid weather is expected to dominate most parts of the country. Regions including Kashmir, Islamabad, north/southeast Punjab, Pothohar, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are likely to experience rain along with wind and thundershowers in isolated areas. According to Radio Pakistan, the temperatures recorded in major cities indicate that
Paris: Pakistan today was re-elected to the Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for the term 2025-27. The election took place during the 33rd Session of the IOC General Assembly at UNESCO Headquarters. According to Radio Pakistan, Ambassador and Permanent
Srinagar: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has said that the Modi-led Indian regime is executing a calculated plan to alter the Muslim-majority identity of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and turn it into a settler colony. In a statement, APHC spokesman Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas highlighted concerns about the
Washington: In a significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and advancing mutual interests Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu undertook an official visit to the United States. The high-profile visit marked a strategic milestone in Pak-US defense cooperation and proved instrumental in