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Pakistan Moves to Digitalize Overseas Employment Payments and Crack Down on Exploitation
The government has admitted that Pakistan’s emigration system still suffers from major loopholes, leaving thousands of aspiring workers vulnerable to exploitation. Outdated laws allow Overseas Employment Promoters (OEPs) to conduct cash transactions with job seekers, resulting in hidden fees, overcharging,…
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NADRA Launches Pakistan’s First-Ever Digital Identity Card
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ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) marked a significant milestone on Monday by unveiling Pakistan’s first dematerialized identity card. This initiative aligns with…
Winners of Rs25,000 Prize Bond Draw for March 2025 Announced
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The Rs25,000 prize bond draw was conducted in Muzaffarabad on Monday, March 10, 2025, announcing winners and distributing prizes to successful participants. The State Bank of…
Winners of Rs40,000 Prize Bond Draw for March 2025 Declared
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For millions of Pakistanis, prize bonds remain an attractive investment option because of the safety of their funds and the possibility of winning large cash…
New Govt Solar Policy Offers Lower Tariffs for Rooftop Panels
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has announced plans to submit a new solar panel policy to the Economic Coordination…
Female Candidate Caught Using New Cheating Method in Punjab Police Exam
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OKARA: A female candidate appearing for the Punjab Police recruitment exam in Okara was caught using an advanced cheating method and was immediately detained. As…
Government Plans Digital Prize Bonds as Alternative to Bearer Bonds
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ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has directed the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) to introduce digital prize bonds, promoting a paperless system while reducing printing…
SBP Shifts to VPN-Based Access for Enhanced Regulatory Security
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KARACHI: The regulatory portals of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will soon be accessible only through Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), as the bank moves…
Pakistan’s Alarming Position on Global Gender Equality Index
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s standing on gender equality is among the worst globally, ranking 145th out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender…
PTA Announces System Maintenance, DIRBS Unavailable for Over 48 Hours
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Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced scheduled maintenance of its Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System (DIRBS), temporarily suspending mobile registration services for…
UNDP and China Launch Climate Early Warning System Project in Pakistan
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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