Islamabad Airport Flight Suspension Announced Ahead of Independence Day

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Residents of the federal capital should prepare for travel disruptions as the Islamabad Airport flight suspension has been confirmed on several days ahead of Independence…

Kuwait Jobs for Pakistanis: Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), an arm of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD), has opened applications for new Kuwait jobs for…

Pakistan Faces Massive Rs4.1 Billion Hit From Airspace Closure

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The closure of Pakistan’s airspace has caused significant economic losses but was deemed necessary for national defense. Between April 24 and June 30, 2025, overflight…

Pakistan’s Security Forces Bring Down ‘Indian Drone’ in Lahore

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Lahore: Security forces have shot down a suspected Indian drone in Lahore’s Manawan area, police sources confirmed on Friday. The incident comes just months after…

Dipitt Removes AI Quaid-e-Azam Ketchup Ad After Public Criticism

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A controversial Dipitt advertisement featuring Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, has sparked nationwide criticism. The AI-generated image, allegedly shared on the sauce brand’s official…

Pakistan Advances Financial Cybersecurity with PCI DSS Compliance Training

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan has taken a major step to boost cybersecurity in its financial and fintech sectors. The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF-Pakistan), in partnership…

ECNEC Approves 27 Projects Worth Rs1.5 Trillion

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a surprising move, the federal government approved 27 major projects worth over Rs1.5 trillion in just a few hours. The Executive Committee of…

Govt Approves Exemption for Import of Unregistered lifesaving Drugs in Pakistan

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved a five-year exemption for importing unregistered lifesaving drugs for hospitals and institutions. This decision aims to ensure uninterrupted access to…

Pak Suzuki Employee Caught in Insider Trading Case Filed by SECP

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Islamabad— As part of its enforcement mandate, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has filed a criminal complaint against the company secretary of…

Karachi Students Build Wuzu Water Recycling System

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Students from Karachi’s Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) have designed a wuzu (ablution) water recycling system aimed at conserving water and helping tackle Pakistan’s worsening…

Reimbursements Begin for Users After Digital Tax Removal

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Last month, the government imposed new taxes on local and international brands. These changes increased online shopping costs for Pakistani buyers. Additionally, taxes were introduced…

GSMA APAC Digital Nation Summit 2025 Highlights Pakistan’s Digital Future

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 6 min read

Islamabad hosted the second GSMA Digital Nation Summit on August 7th, bringing together policymakers, telecom executives, tech innovators, fintech leaders, and climate experts at the…

Push for IT Regulatory Cell Gains Momentum to Boost Freelance Remittances

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s tech stakeholders and freelance community are pushing the government to establish an IT regulatory cell that would formalise digital exports, support remote workers, and…

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