Govt eliminates 30,000 jobs in compliance with IMF conditions
In a significant development, Punjab’s Irrigation Minister Kazim Pirzada disclosed during the Question Hour in the Punjab Assembly that the provincial government…
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100s of trucks stuck as Torkham border crossing remains closed for 19 days
The Torkham trade route, a vital crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, has remained closed for the 19th consecutive day, causing severe disruption…
IMF approves Pakistan’s plan to lower electricity tariff by Rs 2 per unit
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to let the Pakistan government reduce electricity tariffs after negotiations. Both Pakistan’s economic team and…
US travel ban on Pakistan: What’s actually restricted in 2026
Pakistan faces a United States immigrant visa processing pause effective January 21, 2026, as part of broader restrictions affecting 75 countries. However,…
Sindh Launches Rs 200 Billion Solar Program for 500,000 Homes
Sindh has launched Pakistan’s largest provincial renewable energy initiative, distributing solar home systems to over 500,000 low-income households across 30 districts under…
PIA privatization enters final phase
The federal government has decided to sell its entire 100 percent stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking one of the most…
Islamabad’s Blue Area, Jinnah Super Market to become car-free pedestrian zones
Islamabad intends to establish designated car-free zones at Jinnah Super Market and Blue Area. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has made the…
Punjab govt releases Rs 9 billion to complete Rawalpindi Ring Road by December-end
The Punjab government has released an additional Rs 9 billion to accelerate the construction of the Rawalpindi Ring Road (R3), ensuring its…
Pakistan’s industrial electricity prices remain high despite new tariff cuts
Pakistan has implemented a multi-tier industrial electricity tariff structure with incremental consumption priced at Rs 22.98 per unit through October 2028, while…
Punjab bans early rice sowing to check trend of two crops in season
The Punjab government has officially imposed a ban on early sowing of paddy crops, following recommendations from an enquiry committee that investigated…