Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has strongly asserted that Sindh will remain an integral part of Pakistan forever, responding firmly to recent remarks attributed to India’s Defence Minister. Speaking during a meeting in Karachi, Memon emphasized that any such “dream” from Indian leadership will never be realized, and the province’s identity as part of […]
Pakistan has taken a major step toward improving transparency, fair competition, and consumer protection in its pharmaceutical and therapeutic goods sector. In a significant development, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) and the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting coordination and enhancing regulatory oversight. The […]
Power Tariffs Expected to Drop by 65 Paisa per Unit In a positive development for consumers, electricity prices in Pakistan are anticipated to decrease by 65 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel price adjustment (FPA) mechanism. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), […]
Pakistan has marked another major milestone in its naval modernization efforts, successfully conducting the test flight of an indigenously developed ship-launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM). The achievement highlights the Navy’s growing technological capability and reinforces Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its maritime defence systems. According to official details, the missile is designed to strike both maritime […]
Government Aims to Align Low-Income Wages With Earnings Growth Britain will raise its national minimum wage to £12.71 per hour starting April 2026, marking a 4.1% increase for workers aged 21 and above. The government confirmed the hike on Tuesday, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring fair pay for low-income earners. Around 2.4 million workers will […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the steps taken to address the concerns of overseas Pakistanis, following a detailed briefing from Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the briefing, the minister outlined the […]
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting with the Chief of General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, in Islamabad on Monday, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Welcoming the distinguished guest, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Riyadh’s consistent support […]
A banking court in Lahore has issued arrest warrants for Federal Deputy Secretary of Finance Sehar Mannoo and her husband, Qadeer Ashfaq, in connection with an alleged bogus cheque submitted to a private bank. The order was announced during Saturday’s hearing, according to details shared by 24NewsHD. The court directed the DIG Police Lahore to […]
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for stronger cooperation among D-8 countries to counter online extremism, disinformation and rising trends of Islamophobia. Speaking at the D-8 media forum in Baku, he proposed several collaborative initiatives aimed at strengthening digital communication and improving crisis reporting across member states. Tarar suggested forming a joint […]
Corporate philanthropy in Pakistan has reached a major milestone, with the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy’s latest report revealing that businesses contributed an impressive PKR 25.44 billion toward social causes in 2023. To celebrate this achievement, PCP held the Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2025 on November 19 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue […]
Persistent Corruption Threatens Economic Stability Despite IMF Program The International Monetary Fund’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) for Pakistan reveals systemic governance weaknesses continue to hinder economic progress, even as the country stabilizes under a 7billionExtendedFundFacility(EFF).Thereport,requiredforthereleaseofa7billionExtendedFundFacility(EFF).Thereport,requiredforthereleaseofa1.2 billion tranche, identifies corruption as “a persistent challenge” with severe consequences for public spending efficiency, tax collection, and […]
کراچی، ١٩ نومبر ٢٠٢٥: بینک مکرمہ لمیٹڈ (بی ایم ایل) خوشی سے یہ اعلان کرتا ہے کہ اس نے اسٹیٹ بینک آف پاکستان کے مقرر کردہ کم سے کم سرمایہ جاتی تقاضے (ایم سی آر) کامیابی سے پورے کر لیے ہیں۔ یہ سنگِ میل اسلام آباد ہائی کورٹ کی جانب سے بینک مکرمہ لمیٹڈ اور […]
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward modernizing its maritime sector by launching its first fully regulated ship bunkering service at Karachi Port. The development marks a major transformation in the country’s port capabilities and brings local operations closer to global fuel handling and safety standards. The new service was officially announced by Maritime Affairs […]
Major Construction Milestones Achieved The Shaheen Chowk Underpass project in Islamabad is advancing at a strong and consistent pace, as confirmed during a recent inspection by Capital Development Authority Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The infrastructure development is seen as a crucial component in improving traffic flow within the capital city. Project engineers updated the officials […]
Mega Motor Company (MMC), the official partner of BYD in Pakistan, has entered a landmark collaboration with the Karachi Marathon 2026, becoming an official partner of Pakistan’s first World Athletics–Certified marathon event. The agreement marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s sports landscape, aligning international athletic standards with the nation’s growing mobility and sustainability ambitions. The […]
Sovereign Debt Gains Momentum Following Credit Rating Upgrades Pakistan’s dollar-denominated bonds are projected to maintain their position as Asia’s top-performing sovereign debt, fueled by recent credit-rating improvements and plans to re-enter international capital markets. Bloomberg reports the nation’s dollar bonds have delivered an impressive 24.5% return this year, outpacing regional peers. This resurgence comes just […]
Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan has instructed the National Highway Authority to begin establishing new toll plazas across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a significant shift in the province’s road revenue and maintenance strategy. The directive was issued during an important meeting in Islamabad, where senior officials briefed the minister on the progress of ongoing infrastructure […]
BingX, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and a growing force in Web3 AI infrastructure, has introduced Listing FastTrack — a streamlined gateway designed to accelerate token listings while ensuring transparency, security and global exposure for blockchain projects. The launch was announced in Panama City on November 14, 2025. Listing FastTrack aims to reshape […]
In a move that may bring much-needed relief to Karachi’s motorists, the Sindh government is reportedly considering reducing e-challan fines under the newly launched AI-powered Traffic Regulation and Citation System (Tracs). The decision comes after widespread public criticism and growing concern over the hefty fines issued since the system’s introduction. According to reports, within just […]
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices surged sharply across Pakistan on Monday, following a major rise in international precious metal rates, according to data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa-Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). The price of 24-karat gold soared by Rs7,400 per tola, settling at Rs429,862, compared to Rs422,462 a day earlier. Similarly, the 10-gram […]
