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Pakistan’s energy crisis has reached a breaking point, and its impact is falling hardest on the country’s most vulnerable families. A new report by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) reveals that the power sector has entered a “serious social emergency” driven by corruption, poor governance, rising electricity prices, and an outdated tariff system…

The Punjab Govt Begins Crackdown on Illegal Sugarcane Middlemen has officially launched a strict crackdown on illegal sugarcane middlemen (arthis) across major crop-producing districts, aiming to ensure that farmers finally receive the government-notified sugarcane support price without exploitation. The initiative comes at a crucial time when growers have repeatedly complained about cartelization, unauthorized buyers, price…

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has officially entered the second phase of the Free SIM Distribution Drive, marking a major step toward Pakistan’s shift to digital financial inclusion. More than 112,000 free SIM cards have now been provided to beneficiaries across the country, helping millions of low-income families access digital payments securely and conveniently….

Pakistan’s corporate landscape is undergoing a major clean-up as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially published a list of more than 200 inactive companies that will soon be struck off the corporate register. This move comes as part of the government’s wider effort to remove dormant, inactive, or non-compliant businesses, ensuring…

The automotive industry in Pakistan is entering a new era of digital transformation. Indus Motor Company (IMC), the manufacturer of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan, has officially partnered with Covalent Private Limited to bring advanced technology, smarter operations, and a more satisfying customer experience across the country. This collaboration aims to create a future-ready automotive ecosystem,…

Karachi — Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city — is finally set to receive one of the biggest urban development boosts in recent years. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has officially approved a Rs. 25 billion road reconstruction project that aims to transform Karachi’s damaged infrastructure, rebuild hundreds of streets, improve drainage, and upgrade streetlights across…

Pakistan Announces Tender to Export 100000 Tons of Rice to Bangladesh has officially issued an international tender to export 100,000 tons of rice to Bangladesh, marking a major development in regional food trade and bilateral cooperation. The tender—announced through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP)—invites global suppliers to bid for the procurement and shipment of…

The Asaan Digital Zarai Qarza Scheme Punjab has launched the Asaan Digital Zarai Qarza Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower small farmers through fast, digital, and interest-free agricultural loans. This scheme is part of the provincial government’s broader vision to modernize agriculture, introduce digital financing tools, and ensure farmers receive equal access to easy…

Punjab has officially launched one of the strictest governance reform drives in recent years, as Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered immediate action to fix sanitation, public service delivery, and district-level monitoring. The CM made it clear that poor performance will no longer be tolerated, and that all Deputy Commissioners (DCs), sanitation contractors, and administrative officials must now meet strict…

The arrival of the MG Binguo EV (also known globally as the Wuling Binguo) has triggered a major debate in Pakistan’s small-car market. As MG showcased the car at the Pakistan Auto Show, thousands of car buyers started asking one major question: “Is this the electric Alto killer we have been waiting for?” The Suzuki…

Cricket fans across the world witnessed another historic moment as Babar Azam, Pakistan’s modern batting great, equaled Virat Kohli’s legendary T20I landmark. In the high-voltage clash between Pakistan vs Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Babar scored a magnificent half-century, marking his 38th T20I fifty, now tying him with Kohli for the most 50+ scores…

Karachi’s poultry market has seen a major price drop after the trade route with Afghanistan was temporarily closed. The poultry supply chain in Karachi depends partly on export movement, and when the border was sealed, the demand-supply equation shifted overnight. As a result, chicken prices in Karachi fell sharply—giving relief to millions of consumers across…

The Punjab Notifies 10 Mills Over Crushing Delay has taken a strong and decisive step by issuing formal notices to 10 sugar mills that failed to begin the crushing process on time. This action is part of a broader strategy aimed at stabilizing sugar supply, protecting farmers’ rights, and ensuring fair market prices ahead of…

Pakistan’s textile industry is entering a major new regulatory phase. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially launched a strict monitoring mechanism to control the production of undocumented cotton bales—locally known as Gol Mall—by introducing a video surveillance and analytics system across all textile spinning units. This historic move is expected to reshape the…