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Govt Unveils Battery Storage Push to Tackle Rooftop Solar Grid Pressure
Italy Allocates Worker Quota, Issues 3,200 Student Visas for Pakistani
Italy has allocated a dedicated quota of 10,500 jobs for Pakistani workers over the next three years, the outgoing Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin,…
Govt Proposes Rs. 1.29 Billion to Send Pakistani Astronauts to Space
Pakistan wants to send its first citizen into space. Consequently, the government has proposed a Rs. 1.29 billion allocation for the Pakistan Manned Space Mission.…
Federal Govt Issues New Closing Times for Businesses Under Austerity Measures
On Tuesday, the federal government officially extended the operating hours for shops, markets, restaurants, and other commercial outlets. The Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of…
Canada Updates Express Entry System to Address Skilled Labor Shortages
Canada continues to use its Express Entry immigration system as a key tool for attracting skilled professionals and addressing labor shortages across critical sectors, including…
LESCO Reverses Smart Meter Policy, Reverts to Static Meters to Cut Costs
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has reversed its smart meter policy, deciding to reinstall conventional static meters in place of modern AMI smart meters on…
NAB Returns Rs6 Billion to KP in Kohistan Fraud Case
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) returned Rs6 billion to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government after uncovering large-scale embezzlement of public funds in Upper Kohistan. An inquiry…
NEPRA Demands Report from K-Electric Over Karachi Blackouts
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has taken strong notice of prolonged and unscheduled power outages in Karachi and has directed K-Electric to submit a…
Punjab Extends 30‑Day Ban on Outdoor Drones
Punjab Home Department has extended Section 144 enforcement, continuing a province‑wide ban on outdoor drone flights for 30 days to address ongoing security concerns. The…
Government Approves Nationwide Track and Trace System for Medicines to Curb Fake Drugs
The federal cabinet has approved a nationwide Track and Trace system for pharmaceutical products across Pakistan. Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal shared the update on…
NADRA Launches SMS Birth Notification System
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new SMS‑based birth notification system, ensuring parents receive immediate confirmation when a child is born…
Punjab Sets Deadline for Complete E‑Filing Adoption
Punjab has ordered all public offices to adopt a digital filing system by July 1, eliminating paper correspondence and cutting billions of rupees in annual…
Consumers Likely to Face Another Power Tariff Increase
Electricity consumers face another financial burden as a proposal seeks an increase of Rs1.72 per unit, with hearings scheduled today at the regulatory authority. The…