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)…

‘Vakeel Online’ Officially Launched in Islamabad with 1,000+ Lawyers

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

ISLAMABAD: The “Vakeel Online” app was officially launched in Islamabad. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said that people who can’t pay for lawyers would…

Mustafa Amir Murder Case: 18 More Laptops, Equipment Seized From Armaghan’s Residence

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Karachi: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intensified its investigation into the high-profile murder of Mustafa Amir and is now concentrating more on Armaghan as…

US Embassy Visa Appointment System Gets an Upgrade

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

KARACHI: The US Embassy is set to roll out an upgraded US embassy visa appointment system on March 8, 2025, introducing essential guidelines to help…

Khushhali Bank Announces Plans for Islamic Banking Expansion

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

ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan’s Vision 2028 seeks to assist conventional banks in becoming Shariah-compliant financial institutions in accordance with the decision of the…

Karachi Tops Global Pollution Index

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

KARACHI: In a startling development, Karachi has been declared the most polluted city in the world, topping the global Air Quality Index (AQI). The provincial…

Alarming Unemployment Rate in Pakistan Revealed by First-Ever Digital Census 2025

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

ISLAMABAD: The first-ever digital census 2025 has unveiled that Pakistan’s unemployment rate stands at 7.8%, representing approximately 18,735,979 people out of the total population of…

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