Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
Turkish agency TIKA powers Pakistan’s future teachers with solar, digital upgrade
ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (DNA):Empowering teachers to brighten classrooms, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has upgraded the Teach For Pakistan Training Center in Islamabad with state-of-the-art digital and solar infrastructure. The centre, which prepares young teachers for public schools in low-income communities, has now been equipped with advanced audiovisual and video conferencing systems, 10 laptops, and a 25 kVA solar energy system. The upgrade will ensure uninterrupted, high-quality in-person and online training for around 115 teaching fellows and 20 trainers every year, ultimately benefiting more than 7,000 students inRead More
PM directs swift upgradation of ML-1, corporate-style reforms in Pakistan Railways
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to expedite work on the upgradation of Main Line-1 (ML-1) and implement corporate-style reforms in Pakistan Railways to make it strong and economically self-sufficient. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on reforms in Pakistan Railways here, said that ML-1 should be constructed on a commercial basis by utilising the encroached railway land worth billions of rupees. He appreciated the efforts of the joint teams of the National Accountability Bureau and the Ministry of Railways, underRead More
Pakistan Railways seeks restoration of historic Khewra station for tourism
ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (DNA):Pakistan Railways has approached the Punjab Archaeology Department for the restoration of the historic British-era Khewra Railway Station as a tourist attraction. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the station, which has remained non-operational since passenger services ceased in 2011, has suffered deterioration of its building, platforms and associated railway infrastructure. The Chalisa-Khewra railway section was opened in August 1887, primarily to facilitate the transportation of rock salt, coal and other minerals, while also serving passengers from surrounding areas.The railway played an important role in theRead More
AIOU extends enrollment deadline till Oct 19
ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (DNA):In a major relief for continuing students, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has extended the enrollment deadline for its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs for the Autumn 2026 semester. On the special directions of the Vice Chancellor, AIOU, the last date for enrollment of continuing students has been extended till October 19, 2026. The decision was taken to facilitate thousands of old students who were unable to complete their enrollment formalities within the earlier deadline. According to the official notification , the extension applies toRead More
Time has come to make crucial decisions, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD, OCT 7: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the time has come for the government to take crucial decisions, warning that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) can no longer be left “at the mercy” of what he described as incompetent and insensitive rulers and alleged Taliban allies. In a statement, Asif said the unity of the country could not be put at risk and that an entire province could not be held hostage. “The time has come to make crucial decisions. KPK cannot be left any longer to the mercy ofRead More
US ‘ideas’ on Iran’s nuclear work at odds with Tehran’s demands: Senior Iranian official
WASHINGTON, OCT 7: Washington’s “requests and ideas” about Iran’s nuclear program are at odds with Tehran’s demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday when asked about US Vice President JD Vance’s comment that Tehran must cut enrichment to end the war with Washington. “Vance’s comments are Washington’s ideas and requests (…) Americans are free to make requests and have ideas, but they are at odds with Iran’s demands,” the senior Iranian official, who is directly involved in indirect negotiations with the United States, said. The official added thatRead More