Aga Khan University and UNICEF join forces to transform Primary Education in Balochistan

AKU-IED, Balochistan government, and UNICEF form partnership to improve primary education in Balochistan.

City of garden becomes city of haze: Smog shuts down Lahore and sickens tens of thousands

The concentration of PM 2.5, or tiny particulate matter, in the air reached 450, on November 9, forcing authorities to shut schools, markets and parks for four days, officials said November 9.

UN-led Green Climate Fund approves $200 million for 5 climate projects in Pakistan

Green Climate Fund (GCF) has given the green light to five climate projects in Pakistan, securing an approximate sum of $200 million in financing.

Pakistan joins Azerbaijan in celebrating third anniversary of Victory Day

Azerbaijan Embassy in Pakistan celebrated the third anniversary of Azerbaijan's liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh territories from Armenian occupation, known as Victory Day.

EzBike launches Pakistan’s first electric scooter with swappable batteries

Islamabad-based electric mobility startup EzBike launched Pakistan’s first electric scooter with swappable batteries, Electron, and introduced the country’s first battery swap station network.

Saudi Arabia offers 700 fully funded Scholarships for Pakistani students: Here’s How to Apply

Saudi Arabia has expanded its scholarship program for Pakistani students from 600 to 700, allowing them to study in 25 of the kingdom's top universities.

Pakistan is the third largest recipient of Chinese development finance: US report

Pakistan is the third largest recipient of China’s development financing in the world, with the majority of the financial support coming in the form of loans, according to the latest data from the US-based research lab AidData.

Pakistan kicks off three-day roadshow in UAE to boost investment

Pakistan kicked off a three-day investment roadshow in the United Arab Emirates amid efforts to bring foreign investment to the country to revitalize the cash-strapped economy

Pakistan’s first local currency VC Fund sAi Venture Capital seeks $10 million 

In a significant step toward boosting Pakistan’s startup landscape, sAi Venture Capital is set to launch the country’s first local currency venture capital fund in seven years.

Cultural Extravaganza: Islamabad hosts Lok Mela and Literature Festival this week

Lok Virsa, the heart of Islamabad is all set to come alive with the vibrant tapestry of Pakistani culture, as Lok Mela-2023 kicks off on November 3 to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan.

Azerbaijan Airlines launches direct flights from Baku to Islamabad

Azerbaijan Airlines has launched direct flights from Baku to Islamabad, signifying a key step in enhancing bilateral relations and tourism between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.

Shell Pakistan sells majority stake to Saudi Arabia’s Wafi Energy

Shell Pakistan Ltd. said October 1 its parent Shell Petroleum Co. Ltd. has agreed to offload its domestic operations to Saudi Arabia's Wafi Energy LLC, ending an era of more than a century of Shell's presence in Pakistan.

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