Govt Extends Power Bill Deadlines in Flood-Hit Areas

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

As devastating floods continue to disrupt daily life across parts of Pakistan, the federal government has announced relief measures to ease financial pressure on affected…

NIC Karachi Launches Cohort 14 for Startups, Grants Announced Up to Rs5M

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

The National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi has unveiled its Cohort 14, offering ambitious startups a chance to win up to Rs. 5 million in grants,…

OGRA Orders Oil & Gas Sector to Adopt Digital Payments

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

In a major move towards a innovative economy, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has ordered all entities under its regulation to adopt digital…

Punjab Floods Force NADRA to Temporarily Shut Service Centers

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

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has temporarily suspended operations at multiple service centers in Punjab as heavy rains and flooding continue to disrupt…

NADRA Pulls ‘Self-Report Death’ Feature from PakID App After Backlash

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

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has quietly removed a controversial option from its PakID mobile app after it sparked heavy criticism and became…

MathGPT, the AI Tutor Expands to 50+ US Colleges and Universities

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

As AI continues to reshape education, schools are seeking tools that go beyond shortcuts and actually strengthen learning. One such platform, MathGPT, launched last year…

NHA, Railways Scrap Right of Way Charges to Speed Up Fiberization

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

The National Highway Authority (NHA) and Pakistan Railways have officially abolished Right of Way (ROW) charges for the installation of fiber optic and IT infrastructure.…

Karachi Students Summoned in BIEK Result Scam Probe

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

The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has summoned several intermediate students as part of its probe into alleged result tampering at the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi…

PTCL Group Posts 16% Revenue Growth in H1 2025

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

PTCL Group has announced its financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, recording 16% year-on-year revenue growth. The performance was driven by…

CCP Clears 117 Merger Applications in Pakistan

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

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has processed 117 pre-merger applications since August 2023, including 116 Phase-I approvals and one Phase-II order. The clearances reflect…

Trump Plans Limits on Student and Journalist Visa Duration

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

The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on U.S. visas for international students and foreign journalists. The policy aims to close loopholes, reduce overstays, and…

CCP Grants 85 Exemption Certificates to Key Industries in Pakistan

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

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cleared its backlog of applications and granted 85 exemption certificates across multiple sectors since August 2023. According to…

Muzaffarabad Cracks Down on Private Schools’ Direct Fee Demands

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

The Education Department of Muzaffarabad has imposed a strict ban on private schools from demanding fees directly from students. A formal notification has been issued,…

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