Islamabad: Pakistan is set to nominate five culturally and historically significant sites for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, as part of ongoing efforts to preserve the country’s rich archaeological heritage and promote global recognition of its diverse cultural landscape. According to Radio Pakistan, the proposed sites include the
Islamabad: Foreign Office has once again stated that any kind of misadventure by India will have a robust posture by Pakistan. At his weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan has confidence in its defence capabilities. If any aggression is made against
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the need for enhancing the quality of higher education across the province. According to Radio Pakistan, during a meeting chaired in Lahore, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of upgrading the educational standards in Punjab’s universities and colleges. The discussion pointed
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed Pakistan’s keen interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation with China across various domains of mutual interest. The President conveyed this during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, who called on him in Islamabad today. According to Radio Pakistan, President Zardari
Karachi: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced plans to begin assembling electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Pakistan by mid-2026. According to Radio Pakistan, company officials stated that the first locally assembled BYD car is expected to roll out between July and August 2026. A 25,000-unit capacity plant, currently
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to prepare recommendations for aligning civil services with contemporary requirements, improving the structural framework, and modernizing the system. The committee will be headed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister chaired a meeting on civil service
Abu dhabi: In a bid to strengthen air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan, budget carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced an increase in flight frequencies to Multan and Faisalabad. According to Radio Pakistan, flights to Multan have been increased from two to five per week, with
New york: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with leading investment, banking, and IT professionals in New York. He highlighted Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators, including the first current account surplus in 14 years, diminishing inflation, and upgrades in sovereign credit ratings by global agencies. He also shed light on