ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Monday released a detailed judgment upholding the Capital Development Authority’s cancellation of the lease for One Constitution Avenue, a high-end residential and commercial complex in one of the most valuable districts of Pakistan’s capital.
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Hardie’s all-round masterclass seals Peshawar Zalmi’s second PSL crown
LAHORE: Aaron Hardie produced a match-winning all-round performance as Peshawar Zalmi beat debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets to claim their second HBL Pakistan Super League title at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan unveils Rs3.2 trillion housing program to build 500,000 homes and revive construction-led growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched a five-year, Rs3.2 trillion housing initiative on Thursday, committing the government to finance the construction of 500,000 homes nationwide as part of a broader effort to stimulate economic activity and address a chronic shortage of affordable shelter.
Cambodia to repatriate 54 Pakistanis held over online scam operation
ISLAMABAD: Cambodian authorities have agreed to the swift repatriation of 54 Pakistani nationals arrested in a police raid on a scamming compound in Siem Reap province, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Tuesday, capping weeks of diplomatic pressure over the treatment of more than 200 Pakistanis held in overcrowded Cambodian detention facilities.
Kalash valleys in Chitral district added to UNESCO tentative World Heritage list
ISLAMABAD: The Kalash valleys, three remote and largely inaccessible enclaves tucked into the mountains of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, were inscribed Tuesday on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s World Heritage Tentative List, a crucial first step toward possible full recognition as a site of outstanding universal value.
IRSA demands provinces halt untreated wastewater discharges into Indus rivers as pollution surges
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s water regulator has directed the provincial governments to stop untreated wastewater from flowing into rivers and natural streams, citing a steady and documented deterioration in the quality of water that sustains the nation’s largest irrigation network.
Pakistan braces for southern heatwave as El Nino outlook sharpens
ISLAMABAD The meteorological authorities warned on Monday of mild heatwave conditions expected to grip the southern regions of the country later this week, even as a separate weather system promises temporary relief to the north and officials flagged the growing likelihood of a return of the El Niño climate pattern.
Pakistan launches third indigenous satellite, deepening space ambitions and partnership with China
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan successfully placed its third homegrown electro-optical satellite into orbit on Saturday, a launch from a Chinese facility that officials described as a major step forward in the country’s efforts to build independent space capabilities while relying on longstanding cooperation with Beijing.
Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft in its airspace, pushing restrictions into a second year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s airports authority on Tuesday extended its prohibition on Indian-registered aircraft using Pakistani airspace for another month, a step that will carry the restrictions into their second year and continue to impose significant financial strain on Indian airlines.
Pakistan Navy test-fires indigenous Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, showcasing precision strike capability
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired the indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile on Tuesday, the military’s media wing announced, in what officials described as a significant demonstration of the service’s ability to detect, track and neutralize enemy vessels at extended ranges.