Pakistan’s initiative to restore Indus River Basin by 2030 recognized as UN World Restoration Flagships

Efforts by local communities and civil society groups to protect and restore Pakistan’s Indus Basin, which gained momentum through the Government of Pakistan’s ambitious Living Indus initiative, have been recognized globally.

PDM 2.0: Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N and Bilawal Bhutto’s PPP agree to form coalition government, leaving Khan’s party out

Shehbaz Sharif is expected to be the Prime Minister candidate for a second term.

Pakistan’s Faisal Mosque set for renovation after decades with support from Saudi Arabia

The Saudi government is expected to allocate funds for the renovation of Faisal Mosque in Pakistan’s federal capital, after nearly 35 years of its completion.

Pakistan elections 2024: PTI-backed independents lead in final vote count, PMLN-N and PPP negotiate for coalition government

Independent candidates, most affiliated with the party of the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, have won 101 National Assembly seats in the General Election 2024 held on February 8.

Mobile network and Internet suspension impact polls and businesses despite Government’s earlier assurances

NetBlocks, an international internet watchdog, described the suspension of internet and mobile phone services as “inherently undemocratic.”

Elections 2024: Mobile phone services temporarily suspended as millions head to the polls in Pakistan

Pakistan’s government suspended mobile phone services nationwide on February 8 for Elections 2024, citing terror attacks and the need to “maintain law and order” as voting began at 8 am.

Pakistan Government hints at Internet shutdown on Election day, #KeepItOn urges uninterrupted Internet access

Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz hinted at the possibility of suspending internet services in areas facing security threats on election day, February 8, however #KeepItOn coalition has urged for continuous internet access nationwide throughout the polling period.

AD Ports Group JV to invest up to $175 million to develop Karachi Port’s East Wharf

AD Ports Group and Karachi Port Trust (KPT) entered a multi-year concession agreement worth $175 million to develop Karachi Port’s East Wharf, marking a pivotal moment for Pakistan's maritime industry.

Gas Bills to skyrocket in Pakistan after second price hike by OGRA

This spike in gas bills is because the country’s Oil and Gas Regularly Authority (OGRA) has increased the gas tariff for the second time in the ongoing financial year 2023-24.

Pakistan sends sixth tranche of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Pakistan has dispatched its sixth consignment of humanitarian aid to Gaza for Palestinians, the country’s disaster management authority said

Heavy rain causes urban flooding, and power outages in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi

Heavy rainfall in Karachi, which began on February 3 and persisted into the next day, led to widespread chaos causing urban flooding, and power outages in Pakistan’s largest city.

Pakistan’s exports hit 17-month high in January 2024

Pakistan’s exports grew for the fifth consecutive month in January 2024, reaching a 17-month high, showing a recovery of export-led industrial growth.

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