Poultry Hatcheries File Appeals Against Rs155 Million CCP Fines

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Eight poultry hatcheries fined a total of Rs155 million by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for colluding on the prices of day-old chicks have…

CAT Upholds Rs150M Penalty in Strepsils Misleading Ads Case

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Rs150 million penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) in the Strepsils misleading ads case,…

US DOJ Arrests Pakistani National on $650M Health Care Fraud

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

In a major operation to combat health care fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice has arrested a Pakistani national implicated in a massive $650 million…

Govt Eases Pension Rules for Re-Employed Workers

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has approved a measure allowing re-employed pensioners to receive their pensions while also drawing a salary, provided the salary is reduced by…

KMC Abolishes Parking Fees at Select Locations in Karachi

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major relief for residents, Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced the complete abolition of Karachi parking fees on roads falling under the Karachi Metropolitan…

NADRA launches Amnesty Scheme to fix CNIC errors without penalty

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has rolled out a nationwide amnesty scheme for individuals with incorrect information on their Computerized National Identity Cards…

Major Pakistani Airport Now Offers International Driving License Services

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a landmark move to support overseas Pakistanis, Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport has become the first in Pakistan to offer an international driving license…

Billions Lost in NHA Corruption Scandal as Senate Uncovers Shocking Tender Fraud

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a startling revelation, the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has unearthed rampant NHA corruption involving billions of rupees in fraudulent tendering and contracting…

Disqualified Chinese Firm Secures Rs172 Billion Project in NHA Corruption Twist

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s infrastructure woes have taken a scandalous turn as a disqualified firm at the heart of past failures was astonishingly awarded a new Rs172 billion…

Arbitration Scandal Deepens NHA Corruption Fears

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Fresh controversy has erupted in Pakistan’s infrastructure sector as a questionable arbitration ruling favoring a terminated company has added a new layer to the growing…

Pakistan Climate Change Survey: 87% Support Urgent Action

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A new Pakistan climate change survey conducted in partnership with LUMS and commissioned by the Global Methane Hub has revealed overwhelming support for stronger climate…

World Bank Appoints Bolormaa Amgaabazar as Pakistan Director

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has announced the appointment of Bolormaa Amgaabazar as its new Country Director for Pakistan, effective July 1, 2025. She will replace…

Punjab Launches Subsidized Tractor Scheme for Farmers

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has announced the distribution of 20,000 tractors under the Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractors Scheme 2025. The aim of the initiative is…

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