Punjab Suddenly Suspends Health Card: No free treatment at Hospitals

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

Treatment in public hospitals across Punjab is no longer free, following the provincial government’s decision to halt the health card programme starting July 1, 2025.…

Punjab Offers Cash for Plastic Bottles in New Recycling Drive

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

Lahore: The Punjab government has rolled out an innovative bottle recycling initiative under the Chief Minister’s Green Credits Program. This new move encourages citizens to…

PM Formally Launches ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’ App

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

ISLAMABAD: As part of major power sector reforms, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched the ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading; app to empower consumers to record…

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IHC Rules CDA Right of Way Charges Illegal

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

The Islamabad High Court has issued a landmark judgment against the Capital Development Authority (CDA), striking down its practice of imposing right-of-way charges on petrol…

AirSial Passengers Left Behind at Islamabad Airport

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

In a troubling incident at New Islamabad International Airport (NIIA), dozens of AirSial passengers were left behind as flight PF-7730 took off for Madinah on…

A British Vlogger Flew 2,700 Miles to Pakistan, But Not For Sightseeing

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a tale straight out of an overdramatic spy flick, British travel vlogger Lord Miles flew all the way from the UK to Jhelum, Pakistan.…

Punjab Replaces Sehat Card with Specialized Health Coverage

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

The Punjab government has officially discontinued the Sehat Card scheme in all government hospitals across the province, effective June 30. The move marks the end…

PUAN-LMKT Masterclass Empowers Entrepreneurs at NIC Karachi Event

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

KARACHI: Supported by U.S. Mission to Pakistan, the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), in strategic partnership with LMKT –a leading Pakistani technology company, organized a five-day…

Pakistan’s Mobile Industry Awaits Game-Changing Policy Shift

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The industry is waiting for the Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy so that localization of parts becomes feasible leading to exports. This was stated by…

Pakistan and World Bank Align on $40 Billion CPF Strategy

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

During high-level meetings in Washington, the World Bank and Pakistani officials confirmed their renewed commitment to implementing the recently launched Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2026–2035,…

Punjab Imposes Muharram Drone Ban

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

In a move that’s drawing attention from media and civil society alike, the Punjab government has enforced a Muharram drone ban, halting all drone usage…

Sindh Police Driving School Opens in Karachi to Train Citizens

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

The Sindh Police Driving School has officially launched at the Police Training College in Saeedabad, Karachi, marking a new initiative aimed at promoting road safety…

US Tightens Social Media Rules for Pakistani Visa Applicants

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

The United States has introduced tighter vetting rules for Pakistani applicants seeking non-immigrant visas under the F, M, or J categories. According to an announcement…

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