Sohail Afridi unveils plan to transform Peshawar into a heritage-friendly city

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to review the Revitalisation of Peshawar Plan, aimed at modernising the provincial capital’s urban infrastructure, enhancing civic services, and preserving its rich heritage. The meeting examined proposed initiatives in detail and decided to form a special committee to ensure […]

ECC approves Rs2.1b for bullet-proof school vehicles

The government has approved an additional budget for the military to procure bullet-proof vehicles for the transportation of schoolchildren in the restive province of Balochistan. The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet approved an additional supplementary allocation of Rs2.1 billion for the purchase of these vehicles. According to an official handout issued by the Ministry […]

PSX surges to new record as KSE-100 posts fresh all-time high

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displays record-setting rally as it appears well-poised for a vibrant 2026, underpinned by improving sentiment and sustained liquidity, as it continued its record-setting momentum on Tuesday. The market began the session on a strong footing, swiftly scaling an intra-day high of 174,805.16 in early trading. However, profit-taking then triggered a mid-morning […]

Dar discusses ‘regional situation’ with Saudi FM amid rising Gulf tensions

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the current regional situation, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. The contact took place amid heightened regional tensions following Saudi Arabia’s strikes on Yemen. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on […]