Pakistan’s Currency in Circulation Hits Record Rs10.9 Trillion due to High Cash Preference

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

Currency in circulation in Pakistan has surged to Rs10.967 trillion, showing nearly 19% annual growth, as the preference for cash continues despite government efforts to…

Ogra Approves Up to 7% Gas Price Hike for FY 2025-26

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

Pakistan’s energy regulator has approved another increase in natural gas prices, with the move aimed at meeting the massive revenue requirements of SNGPL and SSGCL…

Pakistani Rupee Marks 42nd Consecutive Gain Against US Dollar

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

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its impressive rally against the US dollar (USD), closing in green for the 42nd consecutive day on Friday, reflecting a…

Islamabad Adds Two New M-Tag Counters for Faster Registration

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

Islamabad has expanded its M-Tag registration services with the launch of two new installation counters, one dedicated to journalists at the Press Club and another…

Govt, Military Institutions on High Alert After Critical Oracle Security Flaw Exposes Systems to Cyber Attacks

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

A serious cybersecurity warning has been issued after a newly discovered Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability left key government and military systems exposed to full takeover…

Circular Debt Study Warns Poorest Households Now Paying the Highest Electricity Cost

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

A new PIDE study has revealed that Pakistan’s circular debt crisis has created a deeply unequal electricity pricing system, where the poorest families are bearing…

Government Abolishes Export Development Surcharge, Orders Audit of EDF

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

In a major step aimed at boosting Pakistan’s stagnant exports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to abolish the Export Development Surcharge and ordered…

Punjab Moves to Privatize 4,500 More Schools as Teachers Warn of Sector-Wide Disruption

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

Punjab is set to begin the third phase of its school privatization program next month, transferring another 4,500 primary, middle, and high schools to private…

Is the MG Binguo EV Ready to Take On the Alto in the Small-Car Market Battle?

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

MG recently showcased the Binguo EV at the Pakistan Auto Show, sparking debates about whether it can dethrone the Suzuki Alto in Pakistan’s small car…

CDA Launches New Online Complaint System to Improve Civic Services in Islamabad

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

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has introduced a new online complaint redressal system to make civic service delivery faster and more transparent for Islamabad residents.…

FBR Issues New Draft Insurance Guarantee Format for Export Facilitation Scheme

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

The Federal Board of Revenue has issued a new draft insurance guarantee format for exporters under the Export Facilitation Scheme, updating the rules to ensure…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to Showcase Energy Investment Projects at Riyadh Forum 2026

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

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will jointly host a major business forum in Riyadh on January 14, 2026, where Islamabad plans to showcase new investment ready…

KP Approves Hundreds of New Government Jobs as Special Branch Becomes Independent Unit

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

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the creation of hundreds of new government jobs after Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi formally separated the Special Branch from the…

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