Sindh Govt Grants Extra Marks to Applicants for Grade 5–15 Vacancies

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Sindh government has moved ahead with a new hiring policy that gives applicants a small but notable advantage. Officials confirmed on Thursday that candidates…

PTCL Races to Acquire Telenor Ahead of 5G Spectrum Auction

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s telecom sector is poised for a major transformation as PTCL moves to acquire Telenor Pakistan, sources familiar with the matter confirmed. The deal, valued…

Islamabad Gets New Rs. 3.2 Billion Capital House

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad is set to get a new Capital House in F-5, following the Capital Development Authority’s approval of the project’s PC-I. The Rs. 3.2 billion…

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Pakistan’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 7% Under New Labour Survey

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s unemployment rate is expected to rise to nearly 7% in 2024–25, according to preliminary findings of the latest Labour Force Survey, marking a significant…

China to Establish Advanced Agricultural Machinery Plants in Punjab

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A high-level Chinese delegation has announced plans to establish manufacturing plants for state-of-the-art agricultural machinery in Punjab. The delegation visited Lahore on the invitation of…

SECP Approves Key Initiative to Strengthen Pakistan’s Agricultural Market Infrastructure

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited’s (PMEX) acquisition of a majority stake in Naymat Collateral Management Company…

SECP Raises Alarm as Bogus Trading Platform Exploits Broker Names and Celebrity Images to Mislead Investors

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has raised a new alarm over a wave of online scams exploiting the country’s growing interest in…

Major Setback for ‘Make in India’ As HAL Tejas Jet Crashes at Dubai Airshow

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A horrific tragedy struck the Dubai Airshow today. An Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot has died after his HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a…

Good News for Pakistanis Holding Job Visas as Government Orders New Protector Offices

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has directed authorities to open new Protector Offices for job visa holders before…

CDA Approves Rs19.37bn New Islamabad Convention & Expo Centre

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad has approved a major infrastructure milestone as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) greenlights the Rs19.37 billion New Islamabad Convention and Expo Centre (NICEEC), a…

Pakistan Advances Digital Economy with Finance Minister’s Visit to PVARA

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a clear sign of Pakistan’s commitment to a regulated digital economy, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, made his first…

Pakistan’s Power Generation Drops 3.7% in October 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s power generation fell 3.7% year-on-year in October 2025, producing 9,886 GWh compared with 10,262 GWh in October last year. Month-on-month output also dropped 21.5%,…

Senate Panel Calls on SBP to End Mandatory Abaya Rules for Female Bank Staff

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a significant development, a Senate committee has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to intervene after reports emerged that some Islamic banks were forcing…

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