Month: September 2025

Wego expands its presence in Pakistan

LAHORE: Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its…

Punjab plans GIS mapping, drone surveillance for 24/7 forest protection

LAHORE, Sep 16 (APP): The Punjab Forest department plans GIS mapping and drone surveillance to strengthen forest protection, making technology the centrepiece of its…

Aga Khan Architecture Award honours projects tackling climate, heritage and housing challenges

BISHKEK: Seven architectural projects that shield communities from climate risk, preserve cultural heritage and create affordable housing were honoured this evening at the Aga…

Punjab invites private sector to convert waste into valuable products

LAHORE, Sep 15 (APP): The Punjab government plans to boost economic activity by converting waste into valuable products and has invited the private sector…

Thermal drone technology saves 2,000 lives in Punjab floods

LAHORE, Sep 14 (APP): Advanced thermal drone technology introduced by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has enabled the rescue of more than 2,000…

22 million people get financial support through PPAF in 2024-25

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has supported over 22 million people in 2024-25 through its three financial assistance programs.…

BISP pilot project cuts anaemia risk among 100,000 adolescent girls

ISLAMABAD: Nutrition International’s evaluation shows that Benazir Income Support Program’s pilot adolescent nutrition conditional cash transfer initiative can reduce anaemia for adolescents in Pakistan…

Key changes proposed to barter trade mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan and Russia

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): The Ministry of Commerce has proposed significant amendments to Pakistan’s Barter Trade Mechanism (SRO 642(I)/2023) in order to facilitate barter…

Record 98.46pc of PSDP funds utilized in FY2025

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):A record 98.46 percent of the total authorized funds under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) were utilized across the country…

Blood cancer awareness walk organized by Himmel Pharma