Kashif Abbasi

Process for setting up commission for master plan revision lingers on

Number of members in latest summary sent to govt by CDA reduced from 20 to 15, says official Published 07 Oct, 2024 07:20am

Customs beat Navy in shootout to win junior hockey title

ISLAMABAD: Customs overcame Navy in a highly exciting final of the 37th National Junior Hockey Championship here at... Published 06 Oct, 2024 07:42am

Government plans to adopt new models for conducting MDCAT

ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of complaints of students about paper leaks, unfair practices in recently conducted exams,... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:46am

Education financing declines amid dismal state of affairs

Spending reduced from 1.7pc of GDP to 1.5pc in 2019-2022; only 12pc spent on infrastructure development Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:02am

SCO summit to promote Pakistan’s soft image: information minister

Tarar reviews preparation for meeting along with youth programme aide. Updated 03 Oct, 2024 11:30am

CDA’s ‘top priority’ projects move on to next phase

One firm fails to meet criteria, two left in the race for Serena, PTCL chowk projects Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:54am

Almost two dozen tubewells supplying ‘unsafe’ water to capital: Senate body

Out of 108, 39 filtration plants in capital unsafe; out of 41, 33 water sources in rural areas contaminated. Updated 02 Oct, 2024 11:19am

26pc out-of-school children concentrated in just 45 tehsils: report

Sibi, South Waziristan have over 90pc children who skip school;Rawalpindi, Abbottabad and Lower Chitral among top performers. Updated 01 Oct, 2024 10:48am

City managers decide to renovate and use Pindi’s slaughterhouse

ISLAMABAD: The city managers have decided to expand and overhaul the Humak slaughterhouse owned by the Rawalpindi... Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:13am

Higher education sector’s shortfall increases to Rs60 billion, NA body told

Lawmakers stress need to enhance education budget to at least 4pc of GDP. Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:05am

FIA asked to probe ‘human trafficking elements’ in boxer Zohaib’s case

ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Friday after notifying life ban on Pakistan... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:05am

Not all affected people to get compensation at market rates: CDA

ISLAMABAD: In a strange move, the CDA has said only selected people whose land was acquired for H-16 will get ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:09am

Task force terms state of affairs in education alarming

Calls for immediate steps to improve situation. Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:05am

Capital’s rural area schools getting a facelift

ISLAMABAD: Finally, the education ministry has started focusing on institutions in the rural areas, carrying out... Published 25 Sep, 2024 08:17am

Completion of Islamabad’s first parking plaza still not in sight

Launched in March 2022, project in Blue Area is still incomplete after missing two deadlines. Updated 24 Sep, 2024 10:56am

CJP-supported decision to revive union at Quaid-i-Azam University still not implemented

CJP Isa, being a member of QAU syndicate, had also recommended that the body be modelled around Oxford University’s student union. Updated 24 Sep, 2024 10:35am

PSB imposes bans on PBF chief Khalid and secretary Nasir

BoG instructs PSB to refer the case to the FIA; inquiry report reveals incident “caused considerable disgrace for Pakistan”. Updated 23 Sep, 2024 11:41am

CDA projects in Islamabad move down on priority after technical bids

Financial bids not opened after more than 40 days; official says process may be slower but has not come to halt. Updated 23 Sep, 2024 11:22am

Hospitals struggle to cope with rising dengue cases

Islamabad chief commissioner, Pindi commissioner chair joint meeting, direct fogging operations in twin cities Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:07am

‘ICC satisfied with Pakistan’s preparations for Champions Trophy’

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by Pakistan... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:06am