Government Approves Revised Settlement Agreements with 8 More IPPs

The federal cabinet has approved revised agreements with 8 independent power producers (IPPs), leading to a reduction in electricity tariffs and saving Rs. 238 billion for the national treasury. This…

Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hameed Formally Charged in Field General Court Martial

Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hameed, the former head of ISI, has been formally charged in the Field General Court Martial. The charges include involvement in political activities, violations of the…

Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman Announces Distribution of 10,000 Laptops for Karachi Students Through Ban-o-Qabil IT Courses

Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has announced the distribution of 10,000 laptops to students who successfully complete the Ban-o-Qabil IT courses. Speaking to thousands of candidates in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, he…

Punjab Distributes 30,000 Scholarships Under Hunhar Program, Laptop Scheme to Launch in January

Maryam Nawaz led the scholarship distribution ceremony in Lahore, benefiting 12,000 boys and 18,000 girls, including students from top institutions like GIK and FAST. She emphasized merit-based awards, announced a…

Pakistan Stock Exchange Continues Bullish Trend; 100 Index Surpasses 104,000 Points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange remains in a bullish phase, with the 100 Index gaining 603 points at the start of trading. The market continued its upward trajectory, closing with a…

Rawalpindi to Launch 102 Electric Buses for Improved Public Transport

In a bid to enhance public transport, Rawalpindi is set to introduce 102 electric buses. The project, expected to be completed by November 2025, will include 10 dedicated routes and…

Pakistan’s Inflation Hits 6.5-Year Low, Drops to 4.9% in November, Reports Statistics Bureau

Pakistan’s inflation has dropped to 4.9% in November, reaching its lowest level in 6.5 years, according to the Statistics Bureau. This marks a significant decline from the previous month’s 7.2%…

Freelancers Association Chairman Highlights Impact of Internet Disruptions on 2.3 Million Workers in Pakistan

The Chairman of the Freelancers Association has raised concerns over the impact of internet disruptions on Pakistan’s 2.3 million freelancers, including cab drivers and delivery workers. He emphasized that even…

Pasha Chairman Highlights Impact of Internet Shutdowns on IT Industry, Reveals $1 Million Loss per Hour

Pasha Chairman Khalid Mustafa expressed concern over internet shutdowns in Pakistan, revealing that a one-hour disruption costs the IT industry approximately $1 million and affects around 3 million households. With…

Punjab Schools to Observe Winter Vacations from December 20 to January 10

Winter vacations in Punjab schools will commence on December 20 and continue until January 10, spanning a total of 20 days. The official announcement confirms that all schools will remain…