ISLAMABAD, Jul 15: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to making Islamabad greener, more environmentally sustainable and aesthetically vibrant through collaborative initiatives with national and international partners. Speaking at a tree plantation event organised by The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) at the Ankara Park for leaving a lasting green legacy, the CDA chairman said Islamabad’s identity has always been closely associated with its lush greenery and natural beauty, emphasizing that environmental preservation remains at the heart of the capital’sRead More

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15: The federal government plans to add three new environmental and biodiversity protection projects to the fiscal year 2026-27 under the revised Upscaling of Green Pakistan Programme (UGPP), with a focus on the Margalla Hills, a national botanical garden in Islamabad, and a pollution monitoring network. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the revised UGPP carries a total cost of Rs122.146 billion, including a federal PSDP share of Rs76.322 billion. The programme, launched for the 2019-2028 period, has been allocated Rs2.335 billion for FY2026-27. The programme isRead More

QUETTA, Jul 15: Security forces killed three more Khwarij terrorists as the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and Balochistan Police continue the joint Operation Shaban. Security sources said that the total number of terrorists killed during Operation Shaban has risen to 88. They said the terrorists were being targeted through coordinated air and ground operations. They said the security forces were carrying out effective operations against terrorists belonging to Fitna al Khwarij in the area. As a result of the sustained offensive, the terrorists have suffered heavy losses, the sourcesRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 15: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hailed the business community as “the backbone of the national economy” and said that they should be provided with every possible facility to enhance production and boost exports. Chairing a meeting to review the affairs of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the prime minister directed the Board to work closely with the business community and resolve their legitimate concerns on a priority basis. He also instructed senior FBR officials to visit Karachi during the first week of every month toRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 15: Security forces killed three more India-backed terrorists in Balochistan, with the number of militants killed during Operation Shaban reaching 88, security sources said on Wednesday. The operation — conducted jointly by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and Balochistan police — was launched in the aftermath of the deadly attack on the Mangi Dam police station in Ziarat. Security sources said the operation involves both aerial and ground actions targeting militants, adding that security forces had successfully struck militant hideouts. According to sources, a total of 126 militantsRead More