Stories by Bakhtawar Mian

Zardari urges public bodies to uphold transparency, access to information

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has urged public bodies to uphold accountability and transparent ...

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

Zardari urges ethical AI use to boost tourism

Says digital technology is reshaping how people plan and experience travel.

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:24am

European parliament delegation hails Pakistan’s role in regional stability

ISLAMABAD: A visiting European parliament delegation has strongly commended Pakistan’s constructive contributions...

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

SDPI unveils battery storage roadmap

Study presents data-driven national roadmap for optimal siting of grid-scale battery energy storage systems in Pakistan.

Updated 22 Sep, 2026 07:41am

Senate panel seeks curbs on edible oil monopoly

ISLAMABAD: Law­ma­kers on Thurs­day called for stringent checks on domestic ghee and vegetable oil manufacturers...

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:10am

Senate chairman calls for joint Pakistan-Somalia initiatives in AI

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has called for closer Pakistan-Somalia ties in emerging...

Published 17 Sep, 2026 07:05am

9/11 promoted greater Israel agenda: Mushahid

ISLAMABAD: Former Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said that the post-9/11 military intervention failed to secure...

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:52am

Govt warned against ‘undemocratic’ decision-making structure for ICT

ISLAMABAD: Progressive political parties, trade unions, student organisations, intellectuals and civil society...

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

Govt warned against ‘undemocratic’ decision-making structure for ICT

ISLAMABAD: Progressive political parties, trade unions, student organisations, intellectuals and civil society...

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

Pakistan calls for unified global framework for digital assets

PVARA chief tells UN governance key to equitable growth.

Updated 13 Sep, 2026 10:26am

Pakistan has potential to become international arbitration hub: LHC judge

Country’s arbitration capacity expands as case law, mediators grow.

Published 13 Sep, 2026 07:47am

Lawmakers demand legal protection for mine workers via EOBI registration

Express serious concern over the recurring mine accidents.

Published 10 Sep, 2026 06:56am

Japan to provide $16.4m for flood protection in Sindh

The partnership focuses on deploying robust infrastructure to prevent future riverine flooding and protect local livelihoods.

Updated 08 Sep, 2026 07:39am

Objective review of Balochistan’s administrative evolution urged

Jam Kamal says modern map of province does not reflect complex geopolitical landscape of past.

Published 07 Sep, 2026 04:29am

Pakistan sends 100 tonnes of relief goods to flood-hit Nepal

UN official calls for urgent aid as disaster-struck communities remain cut off

Published 07 Sep, 2026 04:29am

Govt clears 11,695 net-metering applications

Move aimed at clearing regulatory bottlenecks and streamlining the country’s transition towards a durable solar-powered future.

Published 06 Sep, 2026 04:08am

NA panel seeks payment of media workers’ outstanding dues

Emphasises that employees associated with the media ind­ustry should not be made to suffer on account of outstanding liabilities owed by government institutions.

Updated 04 Sep, 2026 08:00am

NCSW seeks swift police action against gender-based violence

Directs police authorities to ensure swift, transparent and merit-based investigations, effective prosecution and timely justice in every case involving violence against women and girls.

Updated 01 Sep, 2026 09:10am

QAU, SDPI sign MoU on academic policy, capacity building

ISLAMABAD: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) have agreed to...

Published 30 Aug, 2026 07:01am

Gilani seeks equal application of international law

Senate chairman says "peace cannot be selective", calls for greater Global South role in shaping rules.

Updated 30 Aug, 2026 08:19am