AI-based systems will be rolled out to track enrolment, teacher quality, and climate outcomes, cutting through bureaucratic lags ISLAMABAD June 26, 2025: The World Bank has rolled out two transformative projects worth $194 million in Balochistan, aiming to tackle learning poverty and shore up water security as part of a …

The initiative aligns with SBP reforms to unlock SME financing through regulatory overhaul and expanded credit access KARACHI, June 25— In a challenging economic environment marked by soaring energy prices, persistent inflation, and high interest rates, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has stepped up to ease financing hurdles for …

Islamabad’s anti-construction crackdown sparks sectoral backlash, exposing deep regulatory rifts and urban governance challenges ISLAMABAD, June 25 — The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has intensified its crackdown on unauthorized construction, warning that no building activity—whether residential or commercial—can proceed without formal approval from the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The …

Chief Minister’s budget speech acknowledged input from across the aisle, with opposition parties appreciating the tone of consensus   KARACHI, June 25 — Framed against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, climate volatility, and growing social needs, the Sindh government’s Rs3.45 trillion budget for FY 2025–26 reads less like a balance …