UNDP and China Launch Climate Early Warning System Project in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of China have officially launched the ‘Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems’ (TIAEWS) project…

KP Govt Solar Scheme Prioritizes Marginalized Communities

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has introduced a solar scheme to provide free solar panels to low-income households across the province, with a focus on…

New BS-22 Promotion Rule for Civil Servants Announced

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a new rule barring civil servants from further consideration for BS-22 promotions if they have been reviewed twice but were…

Pakistan Sees Reduction in Electricity Prices

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: As part of the monthly Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA), the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced that power costs will be reduced…

Karachi Police Constable Caught Red-Handed in Vehicle Theft Operation

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: The Anti-Vehicles Lifting Cell (AVLC) of Karachi Police arrested a police constable on Thursday for reportedly leading a group that stole expensive cars from…

Mahrang Baloch Confirms 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for Human Rights Efforts in Balochistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist, has officially confirmed her nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to…

M-Tag Adoption Rate Climbs to 65% Amid NHA’s Enforcement Drive

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has reported a significant surge in M-Tag adoption, with the rate rising from 55% in January to 65% in…

Govt Plans Drastic Reduction in Solar Net Metering Rates

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a revision to the electricity rates for solar panel owners’ net metering in a submission to the IMF delegation. Additionally,…

Eight Commonly Used Medicines Declared Substandard in Pakistan

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Lahore: Authorities in Punjab have flagged eight commonly used medicines, including those for diarrhea and stomach infections, as substandard following a regulatory inspection by the…

Digital Signboard at Islamabad Diagnostic Centre Displays Obscene Message, Sparks Outrage

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A digital signboard outside an outlet of the Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) allegedly displayed an obscene message, causing shock and concern among the public, particularly…

Privatization of PIA to be Completed in 3 Months

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in a special conversation regarding the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)…

Govt to Launch Digital Youth Hub This Month

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government is set to launch the Digital Youth Hub this month, a key initiative aimed at equipping young people with in-demand skills and…

SECP Imposes New Rules on CEO Appointments and Terminations

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) now requires its approval before the appointment, renewal, or removal of the chief executive officer (CEO)…

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