Tag: Pakistan News
Sindh Drives 32% Surge in Pakistan’s Cotton Production Despite Slight Decline in Punjab
Pakistan’s cotton sector has recorded a strong start to the new harvesting season, with seed cotton (phutti) arrivals increasing by…
Pakistan Refineries Call for Immediate Signing of Upgrade Agreements to Avoid Further Financial Losses
Pakistan’s oil refining sector has once again urged the federal government to expedite the signing of the Upgrade and Escrow…
PHF Launches National Hockey Portal to Discover Young Talent Across Pakistan
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has launched the National Hockey Portal, a nationwide digital platform designed to identify, register, and…
Supreme Court Clarifies Key Criteria for Determining Child Maintenance in Pakistan
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified the legal principles that should guide courts when determining child maintenance, ruling that…
SUPARCO Announces Paid Internship Program in Lahore With Monthly Stipend of Up to Rs. 50,000
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has opened applications for its latest paid internship program, offering young…
Punjab Bar Council Suspends Licenses of 777 Lawyers Over Law GAT Requirement
The Punjab Bar Council (PBC) has suspended the licenses of 777 lawyers who failed to qualify the mandatory Law Graduate…
Punjab Masstransit Authority Announces New Jobs with Salaries of Up to Rs. 480,000 Per Month
The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) has opened applications for several new positions in Lahore and Rawalpindi, offering attractive salary packages…
FBR Surpasses July Tax Target with Rs. 820 Billion Collection, Giving FY27 a Strong Start
Pakistan has kicked off the fiscal year 2026-27 on a positive financial note as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)…
FBR Announces Temporary IRIS System Shutdown from August 8 to August 10
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a temporary shutdown of its IRIS platform and allied online services due…
Pakistan Risks Losing $200 Million US Investment After Rock Salt Mining Lease Dispute
Pakistan could lose a proposed $200 million US investment in its mineral sector after a dispute over a major rock…
NEPRA Grants DESCO Pakistan’s First Combined Electricity Distribution and Solar Supply Licenses for DHA City Karachi
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has awarded DHA Energy Supply Company (DESCO) electricity distribution and solar power supply…
PM Shehbaz Orders Immediate Shift to New AI Lab as Pakistan Accelerates Digital Transformation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all federal institutions to immediately begin transitioning to Pakistan’s newly established national central data…
Power Sector Reforms Reduce Pakistan’s Circular Debt by Rs. 779 Billion
Pakistan’s Power Ministry has highlighted significant progress in reducing the country’s circular debt, stating that ongoing energy sector reforms have…
How to Complete Vehicle Biometric Verification Using the NADRA Pak ID App
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has expanded its digital services by introducing vehicle biometric verification through the Pak…
Pakistani Travelers Embrace QR Payments as Cash and Cards Take a Back Seat Abroad
International travel has long come with a familiar challenge for many Pakistanis: carrying large amounts of cash or relying on…
Business Community Criticizes SBP for Keeping Interest Rate at 11.5%
Pakistan’s business community has expressed strong disappointment after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to keep the policy interest…
Lahore-Faisalabad Train Service Suspended After Flood Damages Railway Bridge
Train operations between Lahore and Faisalabad have been temporarily suspended after a powerful flood surge caused significant damage to a…
Pakistani Passport Ranking Falls to 101st in 2026 as Global Mobility Gap Widens
Pakistan’s passport has slipped further in global rankings, highlighting the country’s ongoing challenges in international travel access. According to the…