Pakistan’s Urea Sales Hit Record 1.356 Million Tons in December

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

Pakistan’s urea sales surged to an all-time monthly high of 1.356 million tons in December 2025, fueled by strong farmer demand and aggressive price discounts…

Out Of School Children Fall To 28 In Pakistan But Food Insecurity Worsens Nationwide

HIES Survey: 5 Million Children Return to School, 28% Still Out

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

Pakistan has recorded a slight but notable decline in the number of out-of-school children, now standing at 28%, or fewer than three in every ten…

AJK Government Payments Suspended for SAP Upgrade in January

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

AJK government payments will remain suspended from January 6 to 20 due to a major SAP system upgrade. Accounts offices ordered to clear all pending…

PTA’s 2025 Nationwide Crackdown Blocks 3.2 Million Illegal SIMs

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

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 3.2 million SIM cards registered against deceased individuals, intensifying its nationwide campaign to secure the telecom sector…

Sindh Approves 8,049 New School Posts for 2026

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

The Sindh government has approved the creation of 8,049 new positions in the School Education and Literacy Department for the 2026 academic year, aiming to…

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Balloons in December 2025

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

Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in December 2025 as imports surged while exports continued to weaken, official trade data shows. The growing gap highlights mounting…

Islamabad Activates All 21 Electric Bus Route

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

Islamabad’s public transport system has reached a major milestone as all 21 electric bus routes are now fully operational across the capital. The move, approved…

National Accounts Committee (NAC) Approved Q1 Growth for FY2025-26 and Updated Annual Estimates for FY 2024-25

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Accounts Committee (NAC) has approved Pakistan’s Q1 GDP growth at 3.71% for FY2025-26, driven by strong performance in the Industry sector, while Agriculture…

10,000 Private College Students to Get Laptops in Punjab

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major push to modernize education and bridge the digital divide, the Punjab government has approved the distribution of 10,000 laptops for private college…

Karachi Tax Official Sacked Over 134 Illegal Notices

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed a Karachi-based tax official from service after an inquiry found he illegally accessed the FBR’s electronic system,…

Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Drop by Rs. 10 from Jan 1

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Motor Spirit (MS petrol) and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) prices in Pakistan are expected to see a major cut from January 1, 2026, as falling international…

USD to PKR Exchange Rate on December 30: NBP Issues Updated Bulletin

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistani rupee continued its remarkable run against the US dollar, closing stronger for the 69th consecutive session on Tuesday. The local currency settled at…

BTC to PKR, ETH to PKR Rise as Bitcoin Reclaims $89,000

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

BTC to PKR strengthened on Tuesday as Bitcoin climbed above $89,000, showing an unusual gain during U.S. trading hours after weeks of decline. At this…

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