Govt Enforces 10% Women’s Job Quota Across Federal Departments

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has directed all ministries and departments to strictly implement the 10% women’s job quota in public sector employment, reinforcing its commitment to…

Registrar Admits Error in HASCOL–Mena Energy $9.5m Case

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a rare administrative slip-up, the Sindh High Court’s Registrar Office has acknowledged an oversight that unintentionally revived an eight-year-old $9.5 million dispute between Hascol…

Punjab to Enforce Mandatory Helmet Rule and Stricter Traffic Fines

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab Cabinet has approved major amendments to the Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1965, aiming to strengthen road safety laws and introduce modern traffic management systems.…

FBR Recovers Rs840 Million from Lahore-Based Leather Firm Over Tax Evasion

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully recovered Rs840 million from ATS Synthetics, a prominent Lahore-based leather manufacturing company, after freezing its bank accounts…

Rupee Strengthens for 32nd Straight Day Against US Dollar

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) maintained its upward trajectory on Friday, appreciating for the 32nd consecutive day against the US dollar (USD). It gained three paisas…

IESCO Imposes Rs13.6 Million in Fines, Arrests 42 Over Power Theft in October

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has intensified its crackdown on electricity theft, imposing Rs13.6 million in fines and arresting 42 individuals involved in illegal…

Remittances from Overseas Pakistanis Surge to $3.4 Billion in October 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s economy received a strong boost in October 2025 as remittances from overseas Pakistanis surged to $3.4 billion, marking an 11.9% year-on-year increase, according to…

Punjab Launches Paid IT Internship Program for Young Graduates

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has officially launched a new IT Internship Program aimed at empowering fresh IT…

Punjab Launches Digital App to Empower Citizens With Disabilities

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has launched a new digital platform, the Assistive Devices & Wheelchair (ADWC) app, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Digital Punjab Vision, to…

SNGPL to Temporarily Suspend Gas Supply in Five Islamabad Sectors for Maintenance

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced a temporary suspension of gas supply in five sectors of Islamabad as part of essential maintenance work…

Ethereum’s Drop to $3,000 Sets Stage for $7 Billion Short Squeeze Amid Market Volatility

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Ethereum (ETH) plunged to nearly $3,050 on Tuesday, marking a sharp weekly decline of over 13% and triggering $1.3 billion in long liquidations across global…

FIA Dismisses Rumors of New Travel Restrictions for Overseas Workers

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major relief for Pakistanis traveling abroad on work visas, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has clarified that no new conditions or affidavit requirements…

SBP Reserves Rise Again, Cross $14.5 Billion Mark

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have continued to strengthen, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reporting another weekly gain, pushing its total reserves above $14.5…

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