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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…
Foreign Nationality Breach May End Civil Service Career Under New 2026 Rules
Pakistan has made it compulsory for all civil servants to declare any foreign nationality and travel documents held by themselves or their family dependents. The…
Electricity Subsidy via QR Code Sparks Privacy Debate
Questions have been raised about whether personal data is safe and whether subsidies will be cut if verification through the QR Code for the Electricity…
Germany Introduces New Visa Options for Pakistani IT Professionals
Germany has introduced updated immigration rules aimed at attracting skilled IT professionals from around the world, including Pakistan, by simplifying visa procedures and expanding residency…
BISP Chairperson Briefs Beneficiaries on Digital Wallets
Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, visited the BISP Zonal Office Skardu, in Gilgit-Baltistan and addressed women beneficiaries. She briefed participants…
