Increased Examination Staff at All Dry Ports One of the biggest changes announced is the increase in Customs examination teams. Earlier, importers faced long delays due to limited staff, causing: Now, with more examination officers deployed at dry ports, the Customs Department aims to complete all checking within one day. This step will provide faster…
Pakistan’s federal government has announced a major financial achievement, claiming that the country saved over Rs. 1,000 billion by diverting 24 LNG cargoes from Qatar in 2026. This move is being described as a strategic step in the government’s wider plan to reduce the mounting gas-sector circular debt, which currently stands at Rs. 2.6 trillion. Latest News The LNG diversion is…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced a major move to counter the fast-growing problem of fake news across social media. According to the government, more than “90% of social media news is fake” and now the Information Ministry and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) will jointly take “massive-scale action”. This decision has…
The year 2025 has brought one of the worst climate-driven disasters to Asia, where extreme rainfall, cyclones, and tropical storms devastated Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia. More than 1,500 people have died, millions have been displaced, and entire towns remain cut off from rescue teams. This article explains the scale of destruction, country-wise damage,…
Pakistan’s cotton sector is once again under pressure as the latest report by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) shows a flat output trend, unstable arrivals, and rising stress on the ginning, spinning, and textile value chain. Cotton, long considered the backbone of Pakistan’s textile economy, is failing to meet national demand — and experts…
The Punjab government has officially revised the Matric and Intermediate Exam Dates 2026, bringing a major change for millions of students across the province. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has confirmed that the upcoming annual exams for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th classes will now be conducted after Ramadan and Eid 2026. This decision…
Pakistan’s cement industry is once again under pressure as cement exports recorded a 26.53% year-on-year decline in November 2025, marking the third consecutive monthly fall. The downward trend highlights deep challenges in the external market, border disruptions, high production costs, and a slowdown in regional demand. According to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA),…
Pakistan has taken a major step toward long-term economic transformation as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved fast-tracked actions on the country’s new export-led growth strategy. This comes after the government received detailed reform proposals from private-sector experts, focusing mainly on tax reforms, investment expansion, and export competitiveness. The initiative signals a clear shift toward a…
Samsung has officially introduced its first-ever triple-fold smartphone, a device that immediately grabbed attention due to its premium design, ultra-high price, and limited-edition status. Named the Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold, this new phone represents a major step in the future of foldable technology. The company confirmed that this model is a “special edition”, built for…
Pakistan’s renewable energy shift continues to accelerate, and one of the latest contributors is SPEL Limited, which has successfully launched a 575KW solar power plant. With this addition, the company’s total green energy capacity has reached 4.1MW, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. This development also comes at a time when Sindh Government…
Pakistan has taken a major regulatory step by officially starting the licensing of legal VPN services under the Commercial Cloud VPN Services (CVAS-Data) framework. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that it has now issued licenses to multiple companies, enabling them to operate legally across the country. This marks a significant shift in Pakistan’s digital landscape, where…
Pakistan’s wheat market is witnessing a major shift as flour millers and chakki owners increasingly reject government wheat and instead purchase grain from the open market. This unexpected trend has raised serious concerns about the efficiency, transparency, and stock quality within provincial food departments—especially in Sindh, where the issue is most visible. For the 2025–26…
Pakistan is entering a new phase of economic modernization, climate-aligned policy planning, and transparent digital finance frameworks. This direction became clearer after Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met a high-level delegation led by Jean Bouquot, President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), where both sides discussed sustainability, SME reforms, digital finance regulations, and global…
Rawalpindi is set for one of its biggest traffic-relief projects under the Punjab government’s signal-free corridor plan. The Punjab Communication and Works Department has officially announced that construction of three major underpasses on Peshawar Road will begin in January 2026. This massive development project, worth Rs. 8 billion, will be executed by the Frontier Works…
Pakistan has officially launched an advanced Road Weather Alert System on the Islamabad–Lahore Motorway (M2) under the innovative “Weather on the Way” program. This breakthrough initiative aims to improve highway safety, reduce accidents, and give travelers access to accurate real-time weather updates throughout their journey. With cutting-edge technology, dense sensor networks, and hyperlocal climate monitoring,…
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has officially launched a strict crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles after pollution levels reached alarming levels. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has confirmed that special teams are already deployed on major roads to take immediate action against vehicles releasing black smoke, toxic fumes, and harmful emissions. This large-scale operation aims…
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