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Federal Government Increases Diyat Value to Rs19.35 Million for FY2026-27
The federal government has increased the value of Diyat for the financial year 2026-27 by nearly 97 percent, raising it to Rs19.352 million from Rs9.829…
Power Sector Circular Debt Falls 33% to Rs. 1.614 Trillion in FY2024-25
The Power Division has announced that Pakistan’s energy sector reforms have reduced circular debt by Rs. 779 billion, bringing the total down by nearly 33…
Pakistan And India Resume Diplomatic Visa Issuance After Delay
Pakistan and India have started issuing assignment visas to diplomatic staff, ending a wait that had left several postings on both sides unfilled. Sources said…
Honda Delays Pakistan EV Entry Despite Having Production Capability
Honda Atlas Cars has ruled out an immediate launch of battery electric vehicles in Pakistan, saying the company will instead continue prioritising hybrid technology despite…
Johnson & Johnson Strikes $5.5 Billion Deal Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay an estimated $5.5 billion to settle nearly 76,000 lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer, marking…
Passport Rules Eased for Hajj 2027 Applicants in Pakistan
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced an early passport renewal facility for intending Hajj 2027 pilgrims, following formal orders issued by the Passport Office…
PM Directs Review of NITB Performance and Operations
A high-level committee has started reviewing the performance and affairs of the National Information Technology Board (NITB). The committee was formed on the directives of…
Government Exploring Wheat Import to Secure National Food Supply Amid Shortage
Pakistan faces a wheat shortage that has forced the government to turn to imports. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain…
New Punjab Law May Hit Ride-Hailing Drivers With Costly Permit Burden
Punjab has decided to bring ride-hailing services under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965, a move that stakeholders warn could create significant practical difficulties for thousands…
Punjab Expands Ration Card Programme as Beneficiaries Cross 1.4 Million
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved an additional Rs43.2 billion for the Ration Card programme this year, on top of Rs28 billion already disbursed…
K-Electric Launches Cashless Bill Payment via Debit, Credit Cards
K-Electric has introduced card payments at selected customer care centres, enabling customers to pay bills without cash, reducing queues and making bill payments more convenient.…
Foreign Ministry Extends Consular Services Hours to Improve Public Access
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an extended evening shift for its consular services, allowing citizens to access these services for longer hours starting…
