Trump Hikes H-1B Visa Fee to $100,000 for New Applicants

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

In a dramatic policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a steep rise in H-1B visa application fees from $2,000–$5,000 to $100,000, effective immediately. The…

Punjab Eases Teacher Transfer Rules for Home Postings

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

In a significant relief for educators, the Punjab government has eased its teacher transfer rules, allowing eligible staff to seek postings closer to their homes…

NAB Hands Over 310 Kanals of Retrieved Land to Govt

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

In a major step towards protecting national assets, the Ministry of Industries and Production today received 310 kanals of state land in Haripur, retrieved through…

China to Provide High-Speed Trains for Twin Cities

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

Pakistan’s capital region is set for a modern transport upgrade as China will provide special train units for the Islamabad–Rawalpindi high-speed rail service, scheduled to…

BYD YANGWANG U9X Becomes World’s Fastest Car

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

Chinese automaker BYD’s luxury sub-brand YANGWANG has stunned the automotive world after its U9 Xtreme (U9X) hypercar set a new global speed record of 496.22…

KP Students to Get Tablets Under E-Basta Project

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

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is set to revolutionize its education system as the E-Basta Project reaches its final stage, replacing heavy school bags with…

XRP Price Falls Below $3 Crash Ahead or Bullish Setup?

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

The global cryptocurrency market stayed mixed in the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing sideways movement while altcoins like Solana and BNB gained…

Pakistan Launches PM SkillTech Digital Skills Programme

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

The Ministry of IT & Telecom and the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) hosted a landmark event called “Building Tomorrow” to announce the launch of…

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SECP Proposes Legal Framework for Waqf Companies

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

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a landmark amendment to the Companies Act, 2017 by introducing Section 42A, which would establish…

Pakistan Mobile Phone Imports Rise 109% in FY26 Start

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

Pakistan has recorded a sharp increase in mobile phone imports, reaching $300.509 million in July-August 2025, compared to $143.703 million in the same period last…

Pakistan Microfinance Sector Shifts to Islamic Banking

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

Pakistan’s microfinance sector is gradually transitioning from conventional operations to Islamic banking modes in line with constitutional directives. The shift covers both microfinance banks and…

X to Launch Fully AI Timeline by November 2025

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

X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to roll out a fully AI-powered timeline by November 2025. The announcement was made by Elon Musk and…

Punjab Govt Fines Schools Without Colorful Dustbins

Punjab Govt Fines Schools Without Colorful Dustbins

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

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed all schools across the province to adopt a smart waste management system by placing five colored dustbins for…

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