Govt Confirms Solar Net-Metering Not Hurting National Grid

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government has finally acknowledged that the rapid rise in solar net-metering is not harming Pakistan’s national power grid, clearing up months of public debate…

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens 39% to $12.7bn in July–October as Exports Fall, Imports Surge

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply to $12.7 billion in the first four months of FY26, with falling exports and rising imports putting fresh pressure on…

Rawalpindi Launches 45 Electric Buses on Four New Routes

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Rawalpindi launched its first electric bus system on Wednesday, introducing 45 eco-friendly buses across four major routes as the city moves toward modern, cleaner public…

Electricity Bills Set to Rise in Pakistan in 2026

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan may face another wave of expensive electricity in 2026 as regulators begin reviewing a proposal that could push power tariffs higher nationwide. The move…

PTA Blocks 12 Links, Flags 23 Amid Senate Scrutiny Over Sindhi-Targeting Content

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 12 URLs and flagged 23 more after online content targeting the Sindhi community was reported, as the Senate…

Rupee Extends Winning Streak for 37th Day, Records Marginal Rise Against US Dollar

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistani rupee continued its slow but steady upward trend on Monday, marking its 37th consecutive day of gains against the US dollar. Despite the…

Balochistan Announces Extended Winter Vacations for Schools Starting December 16

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Government schools in Balochistan’s colder districts will close for two and a half months from December 16, with the annual winter break scheduled to protect…

Karachi Issues Record Rs100,000 E-Challan After Fatal Dumper Crash

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Karachi has issued its biggest-ever e-challan, fining a dumper driver Rs100,000 after a speeding heavy vehicle without a tracker caused a deadly accident in Razzaqabad.…

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Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan Drops 26% Despite October Uptick

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s foreign direct investment fell sharply in the first four months of FY26, signaling investor caution despite an improvement in October’s inflows. Foreign Direct Investment…

Rawalpindi Ring Road Project Rescheduled, Completion Pushed to March 2026

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has revised the Rawalpindi Ring Road project’s PC-I, increasing costs from Rs33 billion to Rs50 billion after approving a redesigned Thallian Interchange…

Punjab Fines Nearly 50,000 Vehicles in Crackdown on Smoke Emissions

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Punjab authorities have issued fines to over 48,400 vehicles this month for violating smoke emission regulations, as part of a tougher crackdown ordered by DIG…

Islamabad Traffic Police's Schedule for Mobile Facilitation Vans Announced

Islamabad Police Launches Mobile Facilitation Vans for Licensing and Vehicle Services

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad Traffic Police has rolled out a fleet of mobile facilitation vans from November 17 to 23, 2025, to make driving licence and vehicle documentation…

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Faisalabad Orange Line to Launch Metro Buses and Trams, Boosting Urban Transport

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government is set to introduce 27 metro buses and two trams on the 20-kilometre Faisalabad Orange Line, connecting Faisal Town on Jaranwala Road…

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