Pakistan ML-1 Railway Modernization Project to Start in July 2026

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

Pakistan Railways is gearing up for a major transformation of its Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway corridor under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). CEO Aamir Ali…

Exporters Alarmed as Pakistan Rice Shipments Drop – Govt Incentives Announced

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

Pakistan’s rice exports have witnessed a steep decline of 68.52% during the July–December 2025 period, with Basmati rice suffering the most, dropping 93.21%, according to…

Interior Committee Flags NCCIA Performance, Arms Licenses to Non-Tax Filers, Slams CDA Chairman’s Absence

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 4 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control, chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, held a crucial meeting on Tuesday to review key issues…

USD to PKR Drops for 88th Day After SBP Decision

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

The USD to PKR exchange rate declined for the 88th consecutive trading session on January 27, 2026, as the Pakistani rupee continued its steady recovery…

Federal Court Upholds Super Tax, Unlocks Rs. 300 Billion for Government

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

Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the Super Tax, delivering a major fiscal win for the federal government and clearing the way for more than…

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Approves his AI Twin in $900M Licensing Deal

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

TikTok’s most-followed creator, Khaby Lame, has sold his company in a landmark $900 million deal, marking one of the biggest monetisation moves ever by a…

State Bank of Pakistan Buys $7 Billion in Interbank Forex Market Within 12 Months

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

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has purchased nearly $7 billion from the interbank foreign exchange market over the last 12 months, underscoring a sustained…

Punjab Launches App to Digitally Monitor Teacher Performance Across Schools

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

Punjab has launched a new digital system to monitor teacher performance while simultaneously approving a multi-billion-rupee stipend program for intern teachers, marking a major push…

BTC to PKR: Bitcoin Eyes Macro Low Despite $88K Bounce

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 5 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Bitcoin (BTC), currently trading around $88,000 (approximately PKR 24.6 million), is showing early signs of stabilisation after hitting fresh 2026 lows near $86,000. However, traders…

Pakistan’s Real Estate Investment Trust Market Expands as SECP Registers 3 New Schemes

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 5 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered three new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Schemes in January 2026, marking another major step…

Punjab Approves Rs.47 Billion Ramadan Relief Package for 4.2 Million Families

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 5 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a Rs 47 billion Ramadan relief package, under which 4.2 million low-income families will receive Rs 10,000…

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US Universities Announce Fully‑Funded Scholarships for BS, MS and PhD Students

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 5 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Several top universities in the United States are offering BS, MS, and PhD scholarships for international students, with application deadlines ending in January 2026. These…

Senior Tax Officials Named in Bogus Visa and Illegal Travel Scam

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 5 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Senior officials of Pakistan’s tax authority have come under investigation after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) uncovered a bogus visa scam in which private individuals…

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