Japanese Firm Signs $440M Deal for Reko Diq Mining Project

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Japan’s Komatsu has entered into a $440 million agreement with Barrick Gold for the Reko Diq project, marking a major step in the development of…

Electricity Bills Set to Drop! NEPRA Cuts Base Tariff

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The electricity tariff in Pakistan has been reduced by Rs1.49 per unit for the fiscal year 2025-26, with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)…

Punjab Unveils Artificial Lake on Route 47 for Sustainable Water & Power Solutions

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

An artificial lake in Lahore has been constructed along the newly developed ‘CBD Route 47’ to store up to five million gallons of rainwater, marking…

NADRA Announces Non-Chip CNIC Upgrade Without Fee Hike

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a citizen-friendly move, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a major non-chip CNIC upgrade aimed at making identity documentation more inclusive…

Design Phase Completed for e-Gates Project at Three Key Airports

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has completed the design phase of the e-Gates project in Pakistan, targeting Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore international airports. This development…

Pakistan’s Passport Authority Reports Impressive Growth

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has unveiled a landmark performance report, marking a new chapter in Pakistan’s passport services. From record-breaking issuance numbers…

MoITT Begins Hiring for Key Posts at Pakistan Digital Authority

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) has kick-started the process for appointing the Chairperson and two Members of the Pakistan Digital Authority…

PIA resumes Gulf Flights amid widespread delays

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

While Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has restored its flight operations to Gulf countries, air travel across the country continues to face major setbacks, with dozens…

Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until July 23

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan has officially prolonged its ban on Indian aircraft from entering its airspace, pushing the restriction forward by another month. The decision, outlined in a…

Nuclear Blast Survival Distance: How Far Is Far Enough?

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

As the world nears the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, the threat of nuclear conflict is resurfacing, especially in the wake of…

Global Airlines Mull Middle East Flight Cancellations After US Strikes

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Middle East flight cancellations are under serious consideration by global airlines following recent US military strikes on Iran, as carriers reassess safety risks and operational…

Pak Govt Approves crucial CNIC update for Married Women

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal cabinet has approved major amendments to Pakistan’s National Identity Card (NIC) Rules, 2002. These changes, aimed at strengthening the country’s identity documentation system,…

Punjab Traffic Violations Hit 40,000+ in One Day During Crackdown

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major enforcement effort across the province, Punjab recorded a staggering 40,593 traffic violations in just the past 24 hours, resulting in fines exceeding…

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