DISCOs Cost Pakistan Rs171bn in Q1, Despite Slight Improvement from Last Year

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

Pakistan’s state-run power distribution companies (DISCOs) have inflicted massive losses of Rs171 billion in just the first quarter of the current fiscal year, highlighting the…

SBP Tightens Cash Dollar Controls, Mandates Account Transfers for All FCY Deposits

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

In a major step to curb cash-based dollar dealings, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has ordered banks and exchange companies to stop handing over…

Pakistan Faces $2bn Arbitration Threat from Gulf Investors Over K-Electric Dispute

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

Pakistan is once again heading toward a major international legal battle as Saudi and Kuwaiti investors of K-Electric have issued a formal notice, warning of…

TikTok Users Can Now Share Tracks from Amazon Music

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

TikTok has introduced a new feature allowing users to share content from Amazon Music directly to the platform. With the “Share to TikTok” button, listeners…

Karachi Pink Bus Gets New Route & Timings for Women

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

Karachi’s women-only Pink Bus Service has introduced a new route from Abdullah Chowk to Numaish along with fixed travel timings starting November 17, 2025, making…

KP Announces New Salary & Pension Payment Rule

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

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a new rule prohibiting the release of salaries and pensions before the 1st of every month. The Finance Department…

Punjab Orders Stricter Security Measures in All Schools

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

The Punjab School Education Department has ordered all public and private schools in the province to immediately tighten security, directing administrators to strictly follow official…

Pakistan Railways to Locally Manufacture High-Capacity Wagons

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

Pakistan Railways (PR) is entering the final phase of locally manufacturing 295 high-capacity wagons with Chinese technical assistance, aiming to complete production by March 2026.…

Court Bars Govt Vehicles from Political Rallies in KP

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

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has prohibited government employees and official vehicles from participating in political rallies, protests, or long marches, declaring such use as…

KP to Get New Toll Plazas, Revenue Boost Planned

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

The federal government plans to establish new toll plazas across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to boost revenue collection on the province’s highways and motorways. Federal Minister…

Rawalpindi Electric Bus Service Launch Set for Next Week

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

Rawalpindi’s district administration is set to launch the first phase of its electric bus service next week, with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expected to…

Gillette Pakistan Confirms Psx Delisting As Pg Exits

Pakistan’s Grooming Market Reset as Gillette Exits, Treet Expands

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

Pakistan’s grooming market is witnessing a significant transformation as Gillette exits formal local operations. Industry experts describe this as a “reset moment” in a sector…

Punjab Launches QR-Based Cashless Travel on EV Buses

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

Punjab introduces a QR-based payment system for electric buses, allowing passengers to travel without physical cards. This digital move aims to simplify commuting and promote…

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