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Pakistan’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 7% Under New Labour Survey
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 shift from the previously recorded 6.3%. The increase comes after Pakistan adopted a new international…
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Pakistan downs five Indian Jets After Midnight Strikes; Rawalpindi Reportedly Targeted, Trump Calls India’s Move “A Shame”
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan shot down five Indian aircraft early Wednesday morning in a swift military response to overnight missile strikes by India on five locations…
Federal Government to Launch Program for Replacing AC Fans with DC Fans
In a major energy conservation move, the federal government is preparing to launch a nationwide program to replace traditional AC fans with energy-efficient DC fans.…
Moody’s warns Pakistan’s economy at risk after tensions with India
ISLAMABAD: Global credit rating agency Moody’s has issued a stark warning about the potential economic fallout for Pakistan amid rising tensions with neighboring India. The alert…
50,000 Chinese Investors Show Interest in Gilgit-Baltistan Projects
In a major development for regional trade, approximately 50,000 Chinese investors have expressed willingness to invest in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), aiming to strengthen cross-border commerce and…
Pakistani Students Win Global Innovation Award at Teknofest 2025
In a proud moment for Pakistan, a team of middle school students has won first prize. They secured the top position in the Social Innovation…
India starts work on major Hydro Projects to hold Pakistani Waters
India has initiated work on major hydro projects in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to hold Pakistani waters, following the suspension of the…
Shock Salary Surge for Federal Ministers as Pay Jumps 188%
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a 188% salary surge for ministers and ministers of state through a presidential ordinance, aligning their pay with parliament…
PTA Delay in Whitelisting Seized 10,000 Smartphones Stalls Major Auction
The auction of over 10,000 seized smartphones has been stalled due to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) delay in whitelisting the devices through its official…
Punjab Relaunches Laptop Scheme & Scholarships for Students
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially relaunched Punjab’s laptop distribution initiative, reviving a scheme after eight years to empower high-achieving students with modern tech tools.…
FBR Gains Direct Tax Recovery Powers Under New Ordinance
President Asif Ali Zardari has enacted the ‘Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.’ The ordinance grants sweeping powers to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). It…
Pakistani Cyber Attacks on Indian Websites Reportedly Target Military Portals
A alleged new wave of Pakistani cyber attacks on Indian websites has reportedly targeted military-linked domains, including school portals and veteran welfare sites. Indian cybersecurity…
Payoneer Fee Update for Pakistan: What Users Need to Know
Payoneer has introduced a new fee structure for users in Pakistan, effective immediately. The Payoneer fee update for Pakistan affects various transactions, including bank withdrawals,…
The New Nadra Non-Chip ID Card Is Finally Here
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has unveiled its latest innovation, the Nadra non-chip ID card, offering smart features while removing the chip to…
