KTP: Role of Frontier Works Organization (FWO)

The 2017 Population census-estimated Karachi's population around 14 million, but this number is politically contentious, with many locals estimating a number closer to 22 million. It has a huge uncontrolled population growth that, accompanied by poor planning, has meant infrastructure - water supply, sewerage, electricity, gas, communications – is proving insufficient to cope with its growing population needs.

Zameen.com offers exciting investment deals at Karachi’s property sales event

Zameen.com recently organized a 2-day-long Property Sales Event (PSE) at the Ramada Hotel in Karachi. The event featured 25+ real estate projects from Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Quetta, for which Zameen.com is the exclusive sales and marketing partner.

PTI govt to build 6 lane bridge over Karachi waters

The six-lane bridge will connect the East and West Wharves along the Native Jetty bridge. Moreover, it will cost Rs 2.3 billion and is expected to be completed within 18 months. Reacting to the news Minister Fawad Chaudhry commended Minister Ali Zaidi for the work.

Sri Lankan minister praises Yehali Tashiya in ISPR’s Sinf-e-Aahan

Yehali is a celebrated Sri Lankan actor who is playing the role of Nathmy Perera in ISPR's latest series called Sinf-e-Aahan. The series follows the story of six women who will brave various challenges to join the Pakistan Army.

Nissan to increase electric vehicle sales by 50% amid climate threat

Unveiling its new long-term plan, Nissan said it will launch 23 new models, including 15 new electric vehicles. The move follows in the footsteps of other major global automakers who switched to electric and hybrid vehicles as concern about climate change grows

Lahore’s GC University celebrates Harry Potter week with a thrilling trailer

The GC University students are giving a tough competition to the entertainment industry of Pakistan with the screening of Pakistan’s first fan-made Harry Potter film called 'The Last Follower And The Resurrection Of Voldemort.’

Pakistan successfully delivers first consignment of meat to Jordan

Pakistan successfully exported its first-ever consignment of meat to Jordan. According to reports, Pakistani exporters eye at least 25 percent share in the Jordanian meat market. This will help the country add about $100 million in export revenue.

UK, Israel to work jointly to stop Iran gaining nuclear weapons

Britain and Israel will "work night and day" in preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power, the foreign ministers of the two countries wrote in a joint article. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett claimed his people are worried about Iran's gain on nuclear technology.

US Muslim lawmaker Ilhan Omar slams colleague for ‘terrorist’ remarks

Racism and bigotry of any sort emanating from the halls of Congress is especially concerning, and many have called for it to be confronted and condemned

Regulatory Authorities for approval of building plans should be privatized

The plans and construction departments that approve the structure and design of a building should be privatized and given to highly efficient companies to reduce the current excessive delays in plan approvals.

India’s Bharat Biotech resumes exports of COVID-19 vaccines amidst Omicron emergence

Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech said on Monday it has resumed export of its COVID-19 shot, Covaxin, and has executed long-pending orders in November. Covaxin, India's first indigenous vaccine for Covid-19, has been found to be 77.8 percent effective.

Iran nuclear deal timeline

President Donald Trump walks away from the deal negotiated between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council -- Britain, China, France, Russia and the US -- plus Germany on May 8, 2018.