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Benazir Hunarmand Programme to Boost Youth Skills
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday officially launched the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, a skills development initiative aimed at equipping Pakistani youth with modern vocational training…
Govt to Phase Out Manual Electricity Meter Readers
LAHORE: In a major move to tackle overbilling and enhance transparency in the power sector, the federal government is set to phase out manual electricity…
Only 3% of Pakistan Retailers Accept Digital Payments: SBP
Despite advances in digital payment infrastructure, Pakistan’s retail sector shows low adoption of point-of-sale (POS) systems, underscoring a continued dependence on cash transactions. According to…
Audit Report Uncovers Rs1 Trillion Irregularities in Punjab
ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed extensive financial irregularities exceeding Rs. 1 trillion in Punjab government expenditure accounts for the fiscal year 2023-2024,…
KP Cabinet Approves Rs3.2 Billion Expansion for Peshawar BRT
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet has approved several key proposals, including the purchase of new buses for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Peshawar,…
KP suffers daily loss of Rs583 million due to power theft
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) continues to bear the brunt of systemic power sector issues, as electricity theft and technical shortfalls cost the province over Rs193 billion…
Fact Check: Pakistan’s Airspace Used in US Strike on Iran?
ISLAMABAD: In a major geopolitical development, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers used Indian airspace to launch precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Iran, avoiding Pakistani…
Senate Blocks 18% Tax on Solar Panels in Budget Review
The Senate of Pakistan has officially rejected the proposed 18% tax on solar panels, along with new taxes on homeopathic products, stationery, and increased tariffs…
SBP Calls for Long-Term Investment Incentives
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s rupee comes under renewed pressure, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed tying tax benefits to longer-term foreign investments in government…
Canva Users Report Service Disruptions Across the Globe, Restored After 3 Hours
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, around 12:39 SAST (approximately 3:39 PM PKT), a notable surge in user complaints indicated that Canva was inaccessible for many…
NADRA unveils Sweeping changes to CNIC & Birth Registrations
On the directive of the Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has implemented significant amendments to the National…
Auto Sector Deems Govt’s Proposed 30% EV Share by 2030 Unrealistic
Pakistan’s federal government has launched the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, setting a somewhat unrealistic target of achieving 30% electric vehicle (EV) penetration in…
