Is October 27 a Public Holiday in Pakistan?

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

As October 27 approaches, many citizens are asking whether the day will be observed as a public holiday in Pakistan. The date holds historical importance…

Solar-Powered Homes Saw Higher K-Electric Bills in August

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Many Karachi residents were left puzzled when their solar-powered homes still received high K-Electric bills in August. Despite investing in rooftop solar to cut costs,…

Pakistan is Set to Introduce Modernized Passports with Advance Security Features

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major step toward modernization and inclusivity, the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced that new Pakistani passports will now feature the…

Will Islamabad and Rawalpindi Get Holidays from October 23-25? Traffic Route Details Emerge

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Rumors about public holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi from October 23 to 25 have been making rounds on social media ahead of the Regional Transport…

Punjab to Release Salaries and Pensions Early Ahead of November Holidays

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a welcome move for government employees and pensioners, the Government of Punjab has announced that salaries and pensions will be released early, on Friday,…

FBR Restricts Utility Companies from Changing Industrial NTNs or STRNs

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has barred electricity and gas distribution companies (DISCOs and GASCOs) from independently changing National Tax Numbers (NTNs) or Sales…

KMC Launches EV Charging Project in Karachi

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a major green initiative to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city, starting with key routes…

UAE Clarifies No Visa Ban on Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily suspended the issuance of work and tourist visas for citizens from nine African and Asian nations, sparking widespread…

WAPDA Announces Paid Internship Program for Fresh Graduates Across Pakistan

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has announced a two-month paid internship program for fresh graduates across Pakistan, offering young professionals a chance to…

PM Youth Free Laptop Scheme: Official Date Announced

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Prime Minister’s Youth Program has confirmed that its long-awaited laptop distribution drive will officially kick off on October 30, 2025, in Islamabad, setting the…

Islamic University Bus Accident on Faisal Avenue, Islamabad

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A serious accident occurred on Islamabad’s Faisal Avenue when the brakes of an Islamic University bus reportedly failed, sending it out of control and crashing…

Karachi Airport Runway to Close Daily for Construction Work from Nov 5

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

The main runway at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport will be partially closed for two hours daily between November 5 and November 24 to facilitate the…

LESCO Cancels Licenses of Consumers Exceeding Solar Power Limits

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

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched a strict enforcement drive against consumers generating electricity beyond their approved solar power limits, cancelling licenses of…

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