The Government of Pakistan has decided not to increase petroleum product prices despite a surge in global oil markets. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that fuel prices will remain unchanged in an effort to provide relief to citizens during challenging economic conditions. According to the latest decision, petrol will remain at Rs. 321.17 […]
Faisalabad to Get Rs. 141 Billion Sewerage Upgrade to Modernize Drainage System
Punjab’s major textile hub, Faisalabad, is set to undergo a massive sewerage system upgrade aimed at solving long-standing drainage issues. The Water and Sanitation Agency Faisalabad has prepared a PC-II project worth Rs. 141 billion to modernize the city’s aging infrastructure and improve sanitation services. The project has been designed to tackle sewerage challenges that […]
Silk Arena Ushers in a New Phase of Community Sports and Lifestyle Development in Surjani Town
Urban expansion in Karachi has historically focused more on increasing housing capacity than on building lifestyle infrastructure. In Surjani Town, however, a gradual transformation is taking place as new developments begin to incorporate spaces that support both community interaction and recreational activities. A major contributor to this evolving urban landscape is Silk Gardens, a large-scale […]
Pakistan Assures Stable Supply of Ghee and Cooking Oil Amid Global Uncertainty
Pakistan currently has sufficient stocks of ghee and cooking oil to meet domestic demand for at least the next two months, according to industry representatives. The assurance comes at a time when rising geopolitical tensions and potential disruptions in global supply chains have raised concerns about the availability of essential food commodities. Officials from the […]
CCP Urges National Aviation Roadmap to Strengthen Pakistan’s Air Travel Sector
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a draft report highlighting the need for a national-level aviation strategy to strengthen Pakistan’s civil aviation sector. The report, titled “Competition in the Skies: Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Market Assessment,” presents an extensive analysis of the country’s aviation industry based on nearly two decades of data from 2006 […]
Gold Prices Surge in Pakistan After US-Israel Strike on Iran
Gold rates in Pakistan recorded a sharp spike on Monday as investors rushed toward safe-haven assets following escalating tensions in the Middle East. The surge came after reports of a joint US-Israel strike on Iran, which triggered global uncertainty and volatility across financial markets. According to rates issued by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa […]
National Assembly Panel Urges HEC to Reduce Degree Attestation Delays for Students
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances has directed the Higher Education Commission to shorten the turnaround time for degree attestation, highlighting growing concerns among students over delays and procedural complications. During a recent session held on Friday, committee members expressed dissatisfaction with the current attestation system, describing it as unnecessarily complex and financially […]
ECC Approves Low-Cost Housing Scheme With Rs. 10 Million Loan Limit
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved revised features of the “Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana (MGMA)” mortgage financing scheme, increasing the maximum loan limit to Rs. 10 million. The meeting was held at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue. The ECC reviewed a […]
Power Division Rejects NEPRA Report, Claims Circular Debt Data Misrepresented
The Power Division has strongly challenged a recent report issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, arguing that the data presented does not accurately reflect the financial and operational improvements achieved during FY 2024-25. Officials maintained that the published assessment overlooks key reforms undertaken by power Distribution Companies (DISCOs). They described the regulator’s findings […]
NADRA Introduces QR-Enabled CNICs and Lifetime Validity for Senior Citizens
The Government of Pakistan has officially introduced major amendments to the country’s identity card framework, modernizing the structure and security of national identification documents. The changes were notified through S.R.O. 330(I)/2026 and S.R.O. 331(I)/2026 under Section 44 of the National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000, and published in the Gazette of Pakistan on February […]