Senate Panel Calls on SBP to End Mandatory Abaya Rules for Female Bank Staff

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

In a significant development, a Senate committee has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to intervene after reports emerged that some Islamic banks were forcing…

Sindh Expands Pink Bus Service for Women in Karachi

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

Sindh has officially launched a new Pink Bus route, strengthening its women-focused public transport network and marking another major step toward safer and more inclusive…

IMF Warns Pakistan of Deep Governance Flaws, Links Reforms to Next Loan Tranche

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

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged systemic governance challenges in Pakistan, urging urgent reforms to strengthen transparency, accountability, and institutional efficiency. The warning comes…

Pakistan’s LSM Shows 4.08% Growth in Early Recovery Phase

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

Industrial activity in Pakistan is showing early signs of recovery, as large-scale manufacturing (LSM) posted 4.08% growth in the first quarter of FY26, driven primarily…

Punjab Proposes New Screening System for School Staff

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

Punjab has moved toward a major child-protection reform as the Prosecutor General proposed a mandatory verification system requiring all current and future school employees to…

Islamabad Expands M-Tag Service to 10 Centers Amid High Demand

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

Islamabad has increased its M-Tag installation centers from seven to ten after witnessing an extraordinary public rush, with 2,244 tags issued in just 24 hours.…

Islamabad M-Tag Rush as Fee Increase Expected Soon

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

Islamabad’s new rule mandating M-Tags for all vehicles entering the capital has created long queues across the city, as authorities hint at a possible fee…

Punjab Revises Textbooks for Middle and High School Students

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

Punjab’s education authorities are set to replace 29 textbooks for middle and high school students in the upcoming academic year. The move aims to update…

Verify Vehicle Ownership

Islamabad E-Tags Cause Long Queues Across the City

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

Islamabad has launched mandatory E-Tags (M-Tags) for all vehicles entering the capital, aiming to enhance security and streamline traffic management. Vehicles without the tag will…

Rawalpindi to Get Three More Underpasses Worth Rs. 7.2 Billion

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

Rawalpindi’s urban infrastructure is set for a major boost as authorities announce the construction of three new underpasses on Peshawar Road, including Qasim Market, Race…

NADRA Revises Centre Timings for Winter 2025 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced revised operating hours for its centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the winter season 2025, effective November…

Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan’s IT Sector Generates $15–18 Million Annually, PASHA Reports

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

Gilgit-Baltistan is emerging as a promising hub for Pakistan’s IT industry, generating an estimated $15 to $18 million annually, according to a recent study by…

Balochistan Revises Gas Load Management Schedule to Ease Household Impact

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

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has updated its gas load management schedule across Balochistan, shifting supply suspensions to 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. instead…

Load More
Get Alerts