OpenAI Eyes Health Tech with AI-Powered Personal Health Assistant

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

In a move signaling its expansion beyond core AI products, OpenAI is reportedly exploring consumer health tools, including a generative AI-powered personal health assistant, according…

Punjab Opens Applications for 12,500 Teacher Intern Positions

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

The Punjab government will start accepting applications for 12,500 school teacher interns from November 12, aiming to fill staffing gaps in public schools across the…

Business Bodies Urge NEPRA to Lower Industrial Tariff in PM’s Incremental Power Package

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

Key business associations, including FPCCI, KATI, and BQATI, have urged Nepra to revise the Prime Minister’s incremental power package by reducing the industrial tariff from…

Punjab Imposes Strict Ban on Outdoor Activities in Private Schools

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

Several private schools in Punjab have defied government orders banning outdoor activities amid worsening smog, continuing recreational trips that risk students’ health. The Punjab government…

Rawalpindi Simplifies Driving Licence Process for Motorcyclists

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

The City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi has introduced a new system allowing motorcyclists to obtain learner and permanent driving licences in a single day, replacing…

LESCO Upgrades to Smart AMI Meters and Tightens Net Metering Rules

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

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is replacing old meters with Smart AMI units and enforcing stricter rules for net metering projects to ensure only…

Torkham Border Closure Costs Pakistan Over $4.5 Billion in Trade

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

The month-long shutdown of the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has caused trade losses exceeding $4.5 billion, disrupting exports and imports and threatening local…

IMF Seeks Special Audit of Pakistan’s Supplementary Grants

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

The IMF has called for a special audit of Pakistan’s supplementary grants issued over the past ten years to boost transparency and strengthen public finance…

Fewer Than 700,000 Retailers in Pakistan Use Digital Payments

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

Pakistan’s drive toward a cashless economy faces hurdles as fewer than 700,000 retailers are currently connected to digital payment platforms. Despite government efforts, resistance from…

SHC Notices Petition Against Karachi E-Challan System

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

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices on a petition challenging the recently implemented e-challan system in Karachi, which aims to curb traffic violations.…

Pakistan Unveils Landmark Industrial Policy to Drive Investment and Modernize Industry

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

Pakistan is preparing to roll out its first-ever Industrial Policy, a landmark move aimed at attracting investment, streamlining regulations, and strengthening the industrial framework. According…

Passenger Bus Services Suspended for Three Days Amid Security Concerns

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

The Provincial Transport Authority of Balochistan has announced a temporary three-day suspension of all passenger bus services across the province from November 12 to 14,…

NADRA Resumes Mobile Van Service Across Punjab Districts

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

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has relaunched its mobile registration van service across several Punjab districts to facilitate citizens in remote areas. Additionally,…

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