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Pakistan’s Power Generation Drops 3.7% in October 2025
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%, reflecting seasonal demand declines and changes in the generation mix. The decline comes despite stable…
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iPhone 17 Air Rumors: Design Changes, Camera Upgrades, and Pricing
The Apple iPhone 16 series is still fresh on the market, but rumors about the iPhone 17 lineup are already gaining momentum. Expected to launch…
Sharmila Farooqi Confronts IT Ministry Over Internet Outages and Financial Impact on Businesses
During a recent National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology meeting, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmaker Sharmila Farooqi criticized the government’s handling of persistent internet…
Internet Services Disrupted in Pakistan Due to AAE-1 Submarine Cable Fault: Reports
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported a fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cable near Qatar, potentially disrupting internet and broadband services…
Tax Payment Deadline for Islamabad Registration Vehicles Extended till Jan 15
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, the Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department announced that the deadline for car token tax payments would be extended to January 15, 2025.…
Lahore Traffic Police Granted Power to Handcuff Offenders for Violations
LAHORE: The Lahore City Traffic Police have been authorized to handcuff individuals who violate parking and traffic regulations before proceeding with legal charges. Officials have…
PIA Denies Reports of Logo Change
KARACHI: A spokesperson for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has addressed rumors about potential changes to the airline’s iconic logo, clarifying that there are no plans…
Pakistan to Send Trained Pilots to International Airlines
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has declared its intention to address the regional pilot shortage by sending qualified pilots to foreign airlines. It was confirmed…
Sindh Police Begin Impounding Vehicles Without Licenses from January 1, 2025
The Sindh Police have declared that, starting January 1, 2025, vehicles driven without a valid driver’s license will be impounded with immediate effect. This policy…
BISP Raises Quarterly Stipend to Rs13,500 for Benazir Kafalat Program Beneficiaries
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has announced an increase in the quarterly stipend for the Benazir Kafalat Program, raising it from Rs10,500 to Rs13,500,…
Pakistani Authorities Detain Indian Man for Illegally Crossing Border to Meet Facebook Lover
A 30-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh district was arrested in Pakistan for crossing the border illegally to meet a woman he fell in love with on Facebook. The…
January 15 Marks Rollout of Govt’s Security-Enhanced B-Forms
For the first time in the country’s history, the government is set to roll out B-Forms with advanced security features for children over 10 years…
Dastak Doorstep App Services Now Accessible in 40 Districts
LAHORE: The ‘Maryam Ke Dastak’ initiative, which provides more than 70 government services, has been extended to 40 districts across the province as per the…
Pakistan Receives $300M Loan from UBL
KARACHI: The government of Pakistan has secured a $300 million loan from United Bank Ltd (UBL) to meet the growing financial needs required to repay…