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Regulatory authorities or white elephants
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s expanding network of regulatory authorities, established in the name of protecting consumers, regulating markets and ensuring transparency, increasingly warrants a serious review of its effectiveness, financial…
Pakistan must prioritize energy diversification , strengthen engagement along its western borders:…
ISLAMABAD : November 5, 2026: Former Federal Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan said the United States’ withdrawal from its traditional global role is one of the most significant shifts in the international order, warning that the longstanding…
Experts call for regional cooperation to address water security challenges, promote peace through…
ISLAMABAD (03 November 2026): Water experts have called for shared efforts to address common water security challenges in South Asia, particularly between Pakistan and India, stressing that cooperation, effective water management and…
Mufti Mahmood Centre encroachments: Governor’s advisor urged to move beyond social media posts ,…
PESHAWAR - The issue of alleged encroachments involving Mufti Mahmood Centre along Peshawar’s Ring Road has raised questions about the implementation of the government’s ongoing anti encroachment drive, particularly after Advisor to the…
FIA officer Shahid Ilyas Khan: An Honest investigator allegedly punished for his integrity
ISLAMABAD - Assistant Director Shahid Ilyas Khan, described by his supporters as one of the most competent, honest and dedicated officers in the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), is allegedly facing repeated professional setbacks despite…
KP police receives 10 modern ambulances and 8 armoured personnel carriers
PESHAWAR - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has received 10 modern ambulances and eight armoured personnel carriers (APCs) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the force’s operational capabilities and ensure the safety of personnel engaged…
Consumers Association urges Islamabad administration to clarify PET bottle ban confusion
ISLAMABAD, October 19, 2026: The Consumers Association of Pakistan (CAP) has urged the Islamabad administration to clarify the legal status of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles following reports of confusion among retailers over…
Billions spent, Few convictions: NAB plans two more offices
Islamabad - Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is reportedly planning to establish two new offices in its regional formations, despite claims from an insider that the bureau’s accountability work has remained largely inactive…
QHAMC Nowshera expands public healthcare, Records 644,000 outpatient visits under hospital director…
ISLAMABAD - Strengthening public healthcare services, improving financial accountability and upgrading hospital management have emerged as key achievements at Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex (QHAMC), MTI Nowshera, during the reporting…
PS&DC -ICT seals pharmacy operating without drug sale license
Mrs Amber Basharat Drug Inspector Islamabad is signing on the sealing notice.
ISLAMABAD: The Pharmacy Services & Drug Control (PS&DC), Health Department, ICT, has intensified enforcement following the recent judgment of the…