Pakistan's top health minister delivered a brutal reality check about the country's population crisis during a major government meeting in Islamabad. Federal Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal told stunned officials that Pakistan's baby boom threatens to destroy the nation's health and education systems. The minister revealed that 25 million kids have no access to schools while government hospitals burst at the seams with patients. He blamed dirty water and broken sewage systems for causing 68 percent of all diseases across Pakistan. Religious leaders backed up the government's family planning push by saying smaller families follow Islamic teachings.
The Prime Minister created a special task force to tackle the population explosion that keeps...
Pakistan's top food security chief just hammered out a massive deal that could save the country's struggling cotton industry. Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain brought together the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, and the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee to fix a major money problem that has been hurting cotton farmers for years. The big meeting happened at the ministry building in Islamabad where officials signed papers to end the cotton cess dispute once and for all. Government leaders want to bring back cotton as the star crop that drives Pakistan's textile business and keeps rural families fed. The minister called the agreement a historic breakthrough that puts cotton...
Pakistan's lawmakers just gave the green light to a game-changing business bill that could shake up how companies operate across the country. The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat approved the Asaan Karobaar Bill and sent it straight to the National Assembly for the final stamp of approval. The Board of Investment spent years crafting the legislation that promises to slash red tape and make doing business way easier. Government officials want to eliminate the paperwork nightmare that drives entrepreneurs crazy when they try to start companies. The bill creates a whole new system designed to help businesses cut through bureaucratic mess.
The new law sets up a special technical unit inside the Board of Investment that will lead...
Pakistan just scored a massive cash boost from Europe that could change everything for small businesses across the country. The European Union handed over a whopping 20 million euro grant agreement that puts serious money behind helping Pakistani companies get bigger and better. Dr. Kazim Niaz from the Economic Affairs office and EU Ambassador Riina Kionka put pen to paper on the deal in Islamabad. The agreement targets small and medium businesses that struggle to compete in tough markets. European officials want to see Pakistan build a stronger economy that can stand up to global pressures.
The money flows into something called the Uraan Pakistan program that aims to shake up how business gets done in the country. Pakistani leaders...
Pakistan's poverty minister made a big visit to a major charity headquarters on Wednesday. Federal Minister Syed Imran Ahmad Shah walked into the Trust for Voluntary Organizations building in Islamabad for some serious business talks. The charity boss Ghulam Mohiuddin welcomed him with open arms and showed off what they've been doing across the country. The meeting was all about making life better for Pakistan's poorest people. Shah wanted to see how the government could work better with groups fighting poverty.
The numbers TVO shared were pretty impressive for any charity. They've handed out more than 1.36 billion rupees since they started with American aid money. The organization has backed 1,431 different projects run by 1,212 local...
Pakistan and Russia shook hands on a huge energy deal during secret talks in Moscow. Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi flew to Russia for two days of high level meetings with energy bosses. The Pakistani diplomat sat down with Pavel Sorokin who runs Russia's energy department. Both countries want to work together on major power projects that could change everything. The meeting happened behind closed doors at a government building in the Russian capital.
Fatemi told the Russians he feels happy about energy partnerships between both nations. He thanked Russia for helping Pakistan get more secure energy supplies for millions of people. The ambassador said both governments and private companies need to team up on energy deals. Pakistan puts...
China handed a top honor to a Pakistani man who spent years building friendship between the two countries. Zafar ud-Din Mahmood grabbed the prestigious Orchid Award from Chinese officials during a special ceremony in Beijing. The government picked him because he worked hard to bring Pakistan and China closer together through cultural exchanges. Mahmood used to work as a special helper to Pakistan's Prime Minister on the massive China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. His efforts paid off when China decided to recognize his dedication with their special award.
The Orchid Award goes to people around the world who do amazing work promoting cooperation with China. Chinese leaders at the ceremony called Mahmood a true friend of their...
French rider Johann Zarco faces the biggest choice of his racing career. The 34-year-old motorcycle star must pick between staying with his current LCR Honda team or jumping to Honda's factory squad. Both options come with serious perks that could change his future forever. Racing insiders say choices like these rarely happen for any rider. The decision will shape the rest of his time in MotoGP.
LCR Honda has treated Zarco like family since he joined their crew. The team helped him score a memorable victory at Le Mans and gave him the support he needed during tough races. Team boss Lucio Cecchinello backed Zarco through thick and thin. The satellite squad offers him a comfortable environment where he can focus on racing without major...
Andrea Iannone faces a huge choice that could end his racing career forever. The Italian motorcycle star has just twenty days left to decide if he wants to keep riding with Team Pata GoEleven. Racing fans worry he might quit the sport completely if things go wrong. The clock keeps ticking as July comes to a close. His dream involves joining a top factory team for the 2026 season.
Team Pata GoEleven bosses consider dumping Iannone and finding someone new to ride their bikes. Alessandro Delbianco and Dominique Aegerter both want his spot on the squad. The team spent the last year and a half working with Iannone after he came back to World Superbike racing. His choice affects how much money the team can spend next season. The squad might...
