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Govt SchemesPunjab Approves Rs. 6.88 Billion for MPA Hostel Expansion
Punjab has approved Rs6.881 billion for the second phase of the MPA Hostel in Lahore. The allocation was cleared during the 13th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party...
Govt SchemesPunjab to Get Aquaculture Malls
In a notable allocation, Punjab has approved Rs3. 979 billion for setting up aquaculture malls across the province. The initiative is part of 11 development projects worth Rs126....
Govt SchemesPunjab Allocates Rs. 5.57 Billion for Hospital and Road Infrastructure in Murree
Murree is a key beneficiary of Punjab's new development package, receiving Rs5. 57 billion for two projects. A 50-bed hospital in Bhurban has been approved at Rs1. 507 billion, wh...
Govt SchemesAJK Announces Digital Attendance System for Schools
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has announced plans to fill vacant teaching positions and introduce a digital attendance system in schools as part of efforts to improve...
Govt SchemesLahore to Get New Traffic Management and Command Center
Punjab has approved Rs3. 246 billion for a new Traffic Management and Command Centre at Qurban Police Lines in Lahore. The facility is part of the Rs126. 7 billion development pac...
Govt SchemesPunjab Approves Rs.18.86 Billion for University of Technology
The Punjab University of Technology, Rasul, in Mandi Bahauddin, is set for a major Rs18. 862 billion upgrade covering new buildings, classrooms and other facilities. The allocatio...
Govt SchemesGovt to Launch New Salary Formula for Teachers
The federal government is working on a permanent mechanism to address salary differences among university teachers working under the Tenure Track System (TTS), Planning Minister Ah...
Govt SchemesHow to Get Rs. 200,000 From Punjab Govt for Marriage Expenses
The Punjab government has resumed its Dhee Rani Program, offering Rs. 200,000 in financial assistance to eligible brides from deserving families....
Govt SchemesPM Shehbaz Announces New Timeline for Pakistan to Become 6th Largest Economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan will become the world's sixth-largest economy before 2050, challenging Goldman Sachs' projection that the country will reach t...
Govt Schemes10 Shops Sealed in Lahore Over Rent Defaults
The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has sealed 10 valuable commercial shops in Delhi Gate, inside Lahore, as part of its ongoing operation against illegal occupants and tenants...
Govt SchemesPEF Allows Partner Schools to Launch Matric Classes
The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has taken a major step by allowing its partner schools to launch matric classes, a move that will benefit millions of students....
Govt SchemesNADRA Shares Easy Way to Recover Pak ID Accounts
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has shared a simple way for citizens to regain access to their Pak ID accounts if their CNIC number is already registered....
Govt SchemesLahore Makes Facemasks Mandatory for Students
The Lahore District Education Authority (DEA) has made masks mandatory for students in schools as smog persists across the city....
Govt SchemesKarachi's Busy Flyover's Pillars Show Visible Damage
The deteriorating condition of the Jauhar Morr flyover in Karachi has raised safety concerns, as damaged concrete, exposed steel reinforcement bars, and cracks have been spotted on...
Govt SchemesLahore May Get Artificial Rain Amid Alarming Smog Levels
Provincial authorities are considering cloud seeding as a rain-bearing system approaches Lahore and adjoining regions, raising the possibility of using weather modification technol...
Govt SchemesKP Puts 8 Districts on High Alert Ahead of Severe Winter
Eight districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have been identified as being at very high risk of winter-related emergencies, prompting the provincial government to direct relevant departme...
AutoSindh Car Insurance Coverage Soars 4,000%
The number of third party motor insurance policies in Sindh has increased by approximately 3,940 percent in eight months, reaching 452,515, according to the Securities and Exchange...
BusinessMari Energies Announces Gold and Copper Discovery Near Reko Diq
Mari Energies Limited has announced a significant copper and gold discovery in Balochistan across an area of approximately 1. 4 square kilometres....
Govt SchemesSBP Earns Govt Rs. 500 Billion More Profit Than Budget Target
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has paid Rs. 1. 932 trillion in profits to the federal government, nearly Rs. 500 billion above the revenue target set for the entire FY27 fiscal...
TechSindh to Launch Action Against Encroachments on Major Roads
The Sindh government has decided to launch a large-scale operation to remove encroachments from major roads and public transport routes across Karachi....
AutoPakistan Seeks 2 LNG Cargoes for December-January
Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited international suppliers to bid for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes scheduled for delivery in December 2026 and January 2027 as the co...
BusinessCanadian Mining Giant Enters Pakistan With Mari Energies Deal
Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan's Mari Energies, marking its entry into South Asia as the country steps up effort...
TechMobilink Bank Signs Agreement to Acquire 82.51% Stake in Apna Microfinance Bank
Mobilink Bank, one of the largest microfinance Banks in Pakistan, has signed a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 82. 51% shareholding in Apna Microfinance Bank Limited (Apna...
TechGSMA Offers Pakistani Startups Grants of Up to £250,000 for AI Finance Solutions
Pakistani startups using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve people's finances can now apply for grants of up to £250,000 under a new GSMA Innovation Fund for AI-Enabled Financ...
TelecomZong 4G Packages November 13, 2026: Super Weekly Max, Pro Max & Best Data Codes
Updated official tariff guide for Zong 4G data packages including Weekly HLO (*70#), Monthly Pro Max (*7070#), and My5 sharing bundles on November 13, 2026.
AutoToyota and Honda Sales Decline Despite 41% YoY Jump in Pakistan Car Market
Pakistan’s overall car sales jumped sharply in October 2026, but Toyota and Honda moved in the opposite direction as both automakers recorded year-on-year declines....
BusinessPetrol and Diesel Get Cheaper 8th Day in a Row
The federal government has decided to decrease the prices of motor spirit (MS) petrol and High-speed diesel (HSD) for the next 24 hours, according to the latest notification issued...
BusinessSBP Orders Banks to Hire More Women
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed commercial banks to increase women's share of their workforce from the current 17 percent to 22 percent by December 2028....
BusinessSBP Reserves Reach Important Level
The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $11 million to $21. 57 billion during the week ended November 06, 2026. According to the central bank, its res...
BusinessPakistan Showcases Its Potential as Next Global Mineral Destination At PMIF 2026
Pakistan has attracted more than 5,000 attendees from over 60 countries to its international minerals investment forum in Islamabad which could help bring foreign investment into t...
NationalMohsin Naqvi calls referendum 'best solution' to new provinces issue
Naqvi says consensus essential for creating new provinces. : Says public opinion should guide any alternative solution. : Interior minister vows zero tolerance for those blackmaili...
Govt SchemesBalochistan Forensic Science Agency Opens Applications for 47 Posts
The Balochistan Home Department has invited applications for 47 contract positions at the Balochistan Forensic Science Agency (BFSA) in Quetta. Candidates must submit their applic...
TelecomJazz 4G Internet Packages for November 13, 2026: Best Daily, Weekly & Monthly Codes
Comprehensive daily directory of Jazz 4G packages including Super Weekly Max (*506#), Monthly Super Duper (*706#), and Work From Home bundles (*117*14#) on November 13, 2026.
TechUnited Airlines Bans AI Agents From Booking Flights for Passengers
United Airlines has announced restrictions on third-party AI assistants, preventing unauthorized AI agents from booking flights, checking in passengers, or making changes to custom...
TechNvidia Fires Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nvidia, ending his 33-year reign following revelations about two affairs. Reuters said he resigned while Bloo...
BusinessSECP Wants All Businesses to Get Fire and Property Insurance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has encouraged businesses to obtain fire and property insurance to protect their assets against unexpected damage and fina...
BusinessPC Hotels Owner Says It Knows Nothing About Fauji Foundation Deal
Pakistan Services Limited (PSX: PSEL), which owns and manages the Pearl Continental hotel chain, has clarified that it is neither a party to nor aware of a definitive agreement bet...
TechWhatsApp Is Introducing a New Way to Send Secret Messages
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new privacy feature that allows users to send text messages that disappear immediately after the recipient reads them....
Govt SchemesSuthra Punjab Announces Over 1,700+ Jobs
Suthra Punjab has announced over 1,700 daily-wage job vacancies across Hafizabad and Pindi Bhattian tehsils. The Suthra Punjab Agency Hafizabad will hold walk-in interviews for 1,...
Govt SchemesSindh Health Dept Employees Get Deadline to Register on HRMIS Portal
The Sindh Health Department has made registration of government employees on the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) portal mandatory....
Govt SchemesPunjab University Professor Accused of Allegedly Harassing Young Children
An associate professor at Punjab University has been accused of allegedly harassing children living in the university's family hostel, with CCTV footage of an incident involving a ...
Govt SchemesPunjab Sets New Rules for School Trips
The Punjab School Education Department has issued new guidelines for outdoor trips and recreational tours by public and private schools....
Govt SchemesPunjab Tourism Department Announces Jobs With Salaries Up to Rs. 950,000
The Punjab Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department has announced 27 job vacancies, offering monthly salaries ranging from Rs. 160,000 to Rs. 950,000....
Govt SchemesPunjab to End Permanent Hiring in Medical Colleges and Teaching Hospitals
The Punjab government has approved a new procedure to fill vacancies in public medical colleges and teaching hospitals on a contract basis instead of permanent appointments....
Govt SchemesIslamabad Introduces QR Code Payment for Fines
The Islamabad district administration has made all assistant commissioners’ offices cashless and introduced QR code payments throughout the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Complex. Cit...
Govt SchemesPunjab Gets Modern Food Street Along Canal
The district administration has established a modern food street along Canal Road, adjacent to the District Council, providing residents with a new recreational facility while crea...
Govt SchemesEuropean Country to Boost Olive Oil Production in Pakistan
Pakistan and Spain have pledged to deepen their bilateral agricultural collaboration, particularly in sustainable water management, advanced agricultural technologies, olive oil pr...
Govt SchemesPakistan Defends Afghan Trade Ban
Pakistan has defended its decision to suspend bilateral and transit trade with Afghanistan, saying national security concerns outweigh the economic costs of keeping trade routes cl...
Govt SchemesIESCO Announces Loadshedding in 5 Cities
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has introduced temporary loadshedding in five cities and surrounding areas following a shortfall in power generation. The outages aff...
AutoIntimate Care Gets a Proper Introduction as Dublew Arrives in Pakistan
Most of us have a bathroom shelf that tells a quiet story. There is a face wash, a body wash, a shampoo, maybe a serum someone swore by....
Govt SchemesSindh to Attract Investment in Coal and Mineral Resources
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has decided to promote mineral exploration, processing and export-oriented industries across the province, asserting the need to attract in...
TechAnthropic Founders Set to Make $250 Million Each From IPO
All seven co-founders of Anthropic will each sell about $250 million worth of shares in the AI company's upcoming IPO, according to its updated S-1 filing with the US Securities an...
TechDaraz 11.11 Sale: 11 Best Laptop Deals Starting at Rs. 43,500
Daraz's 11. 11 Sale 2026 has brought big price cuts on laptops from Dell, Microsoft, Lenovo and HP, with deals in this list starting at just Rs. 43,500 after vouchers....
BusinessDependence on Imported Fuel is Unhealthy
Pakistan's dependence on imported fossil fuels is increasing, leaving the economy more exposed to international energy prices and supply disruptions, despite the growing adoption o...
BusinessPetrol Price Reduced 7th Day in a Row
The federal government has decided to decrease the prices of motor spirit (MS) petrol and High-speed diesel (HSD) for the next 24 hours, according to the latest notification issued...
BusinessFBR Launches New System to Detect Errors in Tax Returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will use an automated system to check income tax returns filed for tax year 2026 and notify taxpayers about possible errors or discrepancies befo...
TelecomJazz 4G Internet Packages for November 12, 2026: Best Daily, Weekly & Monthly Codes
Comprehensive daily directory of Jazz 4G packages including Super Weekly Max (*506#), Monthly Super Duper (*706#), and Work From Home bundles (*117*14#) on November 12, 2026.
Govt SchemesPunjab Wildlife and Parks Department Announces Jobs
The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has announced new job opportunities for qualified, experienced professionals in several fields....
Govt SchemesPakistan Army Military Engineering Services Announces Jobs
The Military Engineering Services (MES), under the Ministry of Defence, has announced 54 job vacancies for eligible candidates from Balochistan....
Govt SchemesPAF Opens Commissioned Officer Jobs for Medical Professionals
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has announced new commissioned officer jobs for medical professionals, inviting applications from qualified doctors and dentists across Pakistan....
Govt SchemesHow to Get Rs. 10,000 From Maryam Ko Batayn Program
The Punjab government has shared the procedure for receiving Rs. 10,000 in financial assistance under the Maryam Ko Batayn program....
Govt SchemesSindh Announces Strict Action Against Teachers Over Fake Attendance
The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has announced a zero-tolerance policy against fake and proxy attendance in government schools, warning that teachers and other st...
Govt SchemesPrivate School Sealed After Roof Collapse in Punjab
A ninth-grade student was seriously injured after the roof of a classroom collapsed at a private school in Chak 132-RB, Sahuwala, in Faisalabad’s Chak Jhumra tehsil....
Govt SchemesPunjab Education Minister Clarifies Extra School Holidays Report
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has refuted rumours circulating on social media claiming that schools would receive additional holidays due to smog. The minister sai...
Govt SchemesIslamabad Extends Women's Free Scooter Training Program
The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has extended its free scooter-riding training program for women by two weeks following an overwhelming response, pushing the deadline from Novemb...
Govt SchemesCM Punjab's School of Eminence Beats Private Schools
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has claimed that her government's flagship School of Eminence offers &8220;much better facilities&8221; than private schools charging Rs....
Govt SchemesGovt Announces New Rules for Employees Seeking Jobs Abroad
The federal government has introduced a new merit-based policy for appointments at Pakistan's overseas trade missions, making written examinations, skill tests, and interviews mand...
Govt SchemesPakistan Internet Now 60% Faster
Pakistan's internet speed has increased by 60 percent over the past two and a half years, while fibre-optic connectivity has doubled, Federal Minister for Information Technology an...
Govt SchemesSouth Punjab Orders Crackdown on Stray Dogs
The death of a 12-year-old girl in a stray dog attack in Bahawalnagar has prompted the South Punjab administration to order urgent action to protect people from dangerous dogs....
TelecomTelenor 4G Packages November 11, 2026: EasyCard Weekly, Monthly Ultra & Social WhatsApp Codes
Latest validated Telenor prepaid packages including Weekly EasyCard (*963#), Monthly Ultra (*345*45#), and Free WhatsApp (*311#) on November 11, 2026.
Govt SchemesNADRA Announces Strict Punishments for Misusing its Name
Anyone using the name, logo or emblem of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) without its permission can face up to three years in prison, a fine, or both, the ...
Govt SchemesPakistan's Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant Reaches Major Construction Milestone
Pakistan's 1,200MW Chashma-5 (C-5) nuclear power plant has reached a key construction milestone with the placement of its reactor dome, less than three and a half years after work ...
BusinessPetrol Down 6th Day in a Row
The federal government has decided to decrease the prices of motor spirit (MS) petrol and High-speed diesel (HSD) for the next 24 hours, according to the latest notification issued...
BusinessFBR Allows Late Filers to Join ATL Without Fine
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed late tax filers to join the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) without paying the Rs. 25,000 surcharge, provided they agree not to purchase ...
PakistanCoRe Alliance Calls for Phased EPR Framework at “From Policy to Practice” Session, Hands Over 5,000 Reusable Bags to Pak-EPA
The Collect & Recycle (CoRe) Alliance called for a harmonized, phased and inclusive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to strengthen Pakistan’s waste management and r...
TechBanks to Spend Rs. 100 Billion on Overseas Remittances
Commercial banks in Pakistan are prepared to spend Rs....
Govt SchemesPunjab Distributes More Laptops Under CM Scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif distributed laptops among students in Jhelum during a ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, as part of the provincial government's efforts to ...