World Bank Appoints Bolormaa Amgaabazar as Pakistan Director
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has announced the appointment of Bolormaa Amgaabazar as its new Country Director for Pakistan, effective July 1, 2025. She will replace…
Punjab Launches Subsidized Tractor Scheme for Farmers
The Punjab government has announced the distribution of 20,000 tractors under the Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractors Scheme 2025. The aim of the initiative is…
Punjab Suddenly Suspends Health Card: No free treatment at Hospitals
Treatment in public hospitals across Punjab is no longer free, following the provincial government’s decision to halt the health card programme starting July 1, 2025.…
Punjab Offers Cash for Plastic Bottles in New Recycling Drive
Lahore: The Punjab government has rolled out an innovative bottle recycling initiative under the Chief Minister’s Green Credits Program. This new move encourages citizens to…
PM Formally Launches ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’ App
ISLAMABAD: As part of major power sector reforms, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched the ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading; app to empower consumers to record…
IHC Rules CDA Right of Way Charges Illegal
The Islamabad High Court has issued a landmark judgment against the Capital Development Authority (CDA), striking down its practice of imposing right-of-way charges on petrol…
AirSial Passengers Left Behind at Islamabad Airport
In a troubling incident at New Islamabad International Airport (NIIA), dozens of AirSial passengers were left behind as flight PF-7730 took off for Madinah on…
A British Vlogger Flew 2,700 Miles to Pakistan, But Not For Sightseeing
In a tale straight out of an overdramatic spy flick, British travel vlogger Lord Miles flew all the way from the UK to Jhelum, Pakistan.…
Punjab Replaces Sehat Card with Specialized Health Coverage
The Punjab government has officially discontinued the Sehat Card scheme in all government hospitals across the province, effective June 30. The move marks the end…
PUAN-LMKT Masterclass Empowers Entrepreneurs at NIC Karachi Event
KARACHI: Supported by U.S. Mission to Pakistan, the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), in strategic partnership with LMKT –a leading Pakistani technology company, organized a five-day…
Pakistan’s Mobile Industry Awaits Game-Changing Policy Shift
ISLAMABAD: The industry is waiting for the Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy so that localization of parts becomes feasible leading to exports. This was stated by…
Pakistan and World Bank Align on $40 Billion CPF Strategy
During high-level meetings in Washington, the World Bank and Pakistani officials confirmed their renewed commitment to implementing the recently launched Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2026–2035,…
