August 17, 2026
Two workers were killed and three injured when a roadside improvised explosive device detonated near Quetta during construction work, in the latest attack to kill civilian labourers in the province.
August 16, 2026
A reform package under review would create a Construction Industry Development Board and a Construction Development Bank, extend the defect liability period on public projects from one year to three and eventually five, and bring consultants under regulatory oversight.
July 3, 2026
Pakistan approved a new national construction safety code in April 2026, establishing legally binding minimum safety standards for building sites nationwide with ILO backing. The code will not take legal effect for twelve months after notification — meaning the regulatory gap that allowed the Lahore tuition centre collapse to happen remains open through at least mid-2027.
December 1, 2025
Iran says new rail line will turn southern route of old Silk Road into full China-Europe corridor Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) shakes hands with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a press conference in Tehran on November 30, 2025. Photo: AFP Iran and Turkey have agreed to start construction of a new joint rail link that will serve as a strategic gateway between Asia and Europe, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. The planned route, known in Iran as the Marand-Chesshmeh Soraya transit rail line and heading towards Turkey’s Aralik border region, will cover about 200
November 27, 2025
A fire burns bamboo scaffolding on a building in the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, 26 November. — Reuters Several high-rise residential towers were engulfed in flames. Firefighters are trying to reach residents who may be trapped. Authorities say foam, scaffolding grids may have contributed. HONG KONG: A massive fire still burning in a Hong Kong apartment complex that has killed at least 55 people and left nearly 300 missing may have been caused by a “grossly negligent” construction company using hazardous materials, police said Thursday. Almost a full day after the fire started,
A view shows an oil pump socket outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, June 4, 2023. — Reuters PPL says the activity is aimed at ensuring safe drilling operations at Sirani. The company describes the initiative as the first drilling effort in such terrain. “The exploratory well is scheduled to be drilled in March 2026.” KARACHI: State energy company Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) on Thursday dismissed reports that it was reclaiming land from the sea to build an artificial island for oil and gas exploration, saying the project only involved preparatory work to enable drilling in a difficult
October 11, 2025
In a landmark announcement on October 10, 2025, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Defense Minister Qatari Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani signed an agreement to build an Air Force Force of Qatari Emii on Mountain Home Air Force Base. The project will host the Qatari F-15QA fighters and pilots, who will train alongside US carriers to enhance common readiness and operational coordination. The initiative is part of Washington’s and Doha’s long -term defense cooperation framework, enhancing the capabilities of fighting the Qatar aircraft, enhancing the US influence in the Gulf region. Pentagon officials have clarified that the
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed is celebrating a Wicket with Wicketkeper Mohammad Haris during the T20I Tri-Series match against the UAE at Sharjah Stadium, September 4th 2025-IMirates Cricket Board Fakhar Zaman is pushing unbeaten 77 to anchor Pakistan’s entries. Abrar Ahmed claims four wickets, admits only nine runs. Pakistan to face Afghanistan in the Sharjah final on Sunday. Pakistan reached the final of the T20i Tri-Natation series after grabbing a 32-year-old victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after Fakhar Zaman and Spinner Abrar Ahmed in today’s match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Pakistan finished with six points in four games,
Muhammad Sufian, 8, admitted to Benazir Children Mardan (BCHM) with high quality fever, has taken different antibiotics for almost 24 days. “Before entering BCHM,” Sufian’s father Aziz ur rehman is shared. “My son was treated by local doctors in clinics located in the Lundkhawar area of Mardan area and then by doctors in nearby hospitals. Sufian’s medical history shows that the antibiotics administered to him include CEFIXIME and Augmentin orally, They were given as injections. He began to fall. (AMR), antibiotics are offered to children without proper research and diagnosis in small clinics and other medical facilities throughout Pakistan and
June 15, 2025
Cobra Kai producer reveals the plan behind Sekai Taikai In Cobra Kai, Several tournaments were presented, but Sekai Taikai at the time was depicted on a larger scale. Now, the executive producer of the Josh Heald series on the Newport Beach TV FEST Cobra Kai panel has walked how they were planning the tournament. “We already had All Valley at 1, we had the terrible school race at 2, we had an even more terrible battle at home and Dojo and we were fighting over a snake at Season 3,” he said. Josh continued: “We had another valley in the
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