Government Considers Three-Day Smart Petroleum Lockdown as Petrol Prices Near Rs. 400
The federal government is considering a range of emergency measures to reduce petrol consumption in Pakistan as international energy pressures…
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Pakistan and IAEA Sign Safeguards Agreement for 1,200MW Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant
Pakistan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed a safeguards agreement covering Unit-5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power…
Pakistani Gangs Allegedly Linked to Contract Killings in South Africa, Senate Committee Briefed
Concerns over the safety of Pakistani nationals in South Africa have emerged after the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs…
Gold Prices Fall Sharply Again in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan declined sharply on Monday, continuing a downward trend that was also observed in international gold markets.…
Neelum Valley Set for New Parks, Heritage Sites and Tourism Facilities
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government is preparing a major tourism development plan for Neelum Valley, one of Pakistan’s…
NEPRA Approves $58 Billion Power Expansion Plan Despite Major Concerns
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an 11-year power generation and transmission expansion plan involving an estimated…
Pakistan Expands Olive Farming Under Revised Commercial Cultivation Plan
Pakistan has approved a major initiative to expand olive cultivation on a commercial scale as the government moves to strengthen…
PM Approves Up to Rs. 20 Million Assistance for Families of Deceased Federal Employees
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a revised financial assistance package for families of federal government employees who die while…
GB Auctions Permits for 117 Trophy Animals
The Gilgit-Baltistan Wildlife and Parks Department has auctioned hunting permits for 117 trophy animals for the 2026-27 trophy hunting season,…
Ahsan Iqbal Backs Rs. 57 Billion Project to Transform and Digitalize FBR
The federal government has moved forward with a major Rs. 57.1 billion initiative aimed at modernizing the Federal Board of…
IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan for $7 Billion Programme Review Starting September 23
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is scheduled to visit Pakistan from September 23 to assess the country’s economic performance…
Jinnah Hospital Crosses 1,500 Robotic Surgeries Since Programme Launch
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has completed more than 1,500 robotic surgeries since introducing its robotic surgery programme in October…
Government Highlights Rs. 51.13 Billion Disbursement Under Apna Ghar Housing Program
The federal government has highlighted the rapid disbursement of affordable housing loans under Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Program, Ghar Ho…
NADRA Makes Digital ID Card Easier to Access Through PakID App
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made it easier for Pakistani citizens to access their identity information digitally…
Pakistan Approves Export of 250,000 Tons of Sugar Ahead of Crushing Season
Pakistan has approved the export of 250,000 tons of sugar from stocks currently available in the domestic market, a decision…
Petrol Tanker Carrying 48,000 Liters Overturns on M-3 Motorway Near Rajana
An oil tanker carrying 48,000 liters of petrol overturned on the M-3 Motorway near Rajana, prompting an immediate emergency response…
Oil Prices Cross $100 as US-Iran War Raises Global Supply Concerns
Global oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating US-Iran conflict…
LESCO Halts New Bidirectional Meter Issuance for Solar Consumers
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has stopped issuing new bidirectional meters for solar consumers due to a shortage of the…
Denmark to Launch New Immigration Route for Foreign Workers in 2027
Denmark is preparing to introduce a new immigration pathway for foreign workers, creating another route for eligible international professionals to…