Tag: Pakistan News
Fact Check: Did a Cloudburst Really Cause the Destructive Floods in Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan?
Reports circulating on social media and various news platforms recently claimed that a powerful cloudburst in the Khanberi Valley of…
Pakistan Hockey Captain Ammad Shakil Butt Denied UK Visa Ahead of FIH Pro League Matches
Pakistan’s preparations for the final leg of the FIH Pro League have suffered a setback after national hockey team captain…
HEC Ordered to Review University Degree Programs to Meet Future Workforce Demands
The federal government has directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to undertake a comprehensive review of university degree programs and…
Premier PayFast Strengthens Industry Collaboration Through Third Padel Partners Tournament in Islamabad
Premier PayFast, Pakistan’s leading payment gateway and State Bank of Pakistan-licensed PSO/PSP, successfully organized the Third Padel Partners Tournament in…
British-Pakistani Tutor Jailed Over £300,000 University Exam and Coursework Fraud Scheme
A British-Pakistani private tutor has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of running a large-scale…
Government Plans Faster Petrol Price Relief as New Weekly Pricing Mechanism Under Review
The federal government is preparing to introduce a new pricing mechanism for petroleum products that could allow consumers to benefit…
Punjab Makes Online Property Tax Payments Compulsory Under Budget 2026–27
The Government of Punjab has announced a significant shift in its tax collection system by making online property tax payments…
Al-Ghazi Tractors Joins Pakistan Agricultural Coalition to Drive Agricultural Modernization and Growth
Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL), one of Pakistan’s most recognized agricultural machinery manufacturers, has officially become a patron member of the…
First Post-Conflict LNG Cargo From Qatar Approaches Pakistan Via Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan is set to receive its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Qatar following recent regional tensions, with the…
APTMA Urges FBR to Revise Sales Tax Penalty Proposals in Finance Bill 2026
Pakistan’s textile sector has raised concerns over proposed amendments to sales tax penalties included in the Finance Bill 2026, warning…
Senators Question Fixed Electricity Charges After Bills Surge by More Than 100%
Growing concerns over rising electricity costs dominated discussions at a recent Senate finance committee meeting, where lawmakers called for a…
WASA Cancels Staff Leave to Ensure Smooth Muharram Arrangements and Uninterrupted Services
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has announced the cancellation of leave for all operational staff and officers ahead of…
Pakistan’s Tekken Star Muhammad Farzeen Wins The MIXUP 2026 in France
Pakistan’s esports scene has added another major international achievement as Tekken player Muhammad Farzeen secured victory at The MIXUP 2026…
Lahore Traffic Police Introduces Special Sunday Licensing Facility for Rickshaw Drivers
The City Traffic Police Lahore (CTPL) has launched a dedicated Sunday licensing facility for rickshaw drivers, aiming to simplify the…