32 h. ago Sui Gas New Connections likely to resume for 3.5 Million Pending Applicants; full details here

LAHORE – Finally some sigh of relief for millions of Pakistani households and businesses, as the federal government is looking

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51 h. ago Pakistan sets bold industrial revival plan to boost exports and cut imports

ISLAMABAD – The government has finalized a new industrial policy to revive Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector. The Prime Minister’s Committee on Industrial Policy approved key reforms in a recent meeting chaired by SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan. The policy focuses on increasing exports, reducing imports, and helping small businesses grow. Officials said the industry’s share in […]

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6 d. ago PM Shehbaz launches plan to turn Islamabad into Pakistan’s first smart city

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to transform Islamabad into a model smart city using the latest digital technologies. The move aims to improve education, healthcare, and connectivity through an integrated national strategy. Speaking on Monday, the minister shared that the Ministry of […]

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6 d. ago PM Shehbaz vows to make Pakistan a top global tourist destination

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced plans to include Pakistan among the world’s top tourist destinations by unlocking the country’s full tourism potential. He made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting on promoting tourism in Pakistan. During the session, officials presented proposals aimed at boosting the tourism sector and attracting international and […]

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7 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal blames PTI for targeting institutions, praises government’s economic recovery efforts

NAROWAL – Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday for targeting state institutions, especially through social media campaigns. He accused the party of spreading negativity against the country’s armed forces and undermining national unity. Speaking at a public ceremony in Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal said that the […]

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9 d. ago Naval chief stresses need to modernize war strategy amid global changes

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf stressed the urgent need to modernize traditional war strategies. He said the changing world demands smarter and more advanced defense planning. He gave these remarks during his visit to the Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore. There, he addressed officers of the 54th Staff Course and discussed […]

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1 week ago Changan Alsvin 1.3 vs 1.5 Installment Plans in Pakistan 2025

KARACHI – Car prices are all-time high, and prices of entry level sedans are all time high, but you can

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1 week ago SNGPL opens new sui gas connections [Check Demand Notice Fee]

ISLAMABAD – The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has started receiving applications for new gas connections in Gilgit region.

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1 week ago Jam Kamal unveils $60bn export plan with reforms, digital push, and private sector backing

Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has announced an ambitious plan to raise Pakistan’s exports to $60 billion by 2030. While addressing the National Assembly, he presented the new Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2024–30, built on consultations with 17 sectoral councils. He stressed that the plan is realistic, backed by data, and designed to […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan plans uninterrupted power supply during Muharram amid heatwave alert

The Power Division has directed electricity distribution companies to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the holy month of Muharram, especially as a severe heatwave is expected across Pakistan in July. Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari issued a formal letter to all DISCOs (Distribution Companies), urging them to take all necessary measures to avoid outages during […]

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2 w. ago Punjab plans 42m saplings’ plantation under CM’s Plant for Pakistan Initiative

CM Maryam says 1.375m trees being planted over 3,790 acres of forest wasteland under CM Agroforestry Initiative 11,000 rural women will be given buffaloes and cows at a cost of Rs2b in 12 southern Punjab districts LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday stated that the Punjab government has chalked out a comprehensive plan […]

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2 w. ago Privatisation commission advances plans for power firms and Pakistan international airlines

The Privatisation Commission has taken key steps to boost reforms by starting the process to appoint financial advisers for four power distribution companies and two power generation plants. At the same time, it received strong interest from eight parties for managing Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIACL). This move aims to speed up privatisation and […]

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2 w. ago Federal cabinet approves Rs 1.275 trillion bank loan to tackle power sector debt

The federal cabinet has approved a major plan to control the growing circular debt in Pakistan’s power sector. According to official sources, the government will borrow Rs 1,275 billion from banks at low interest rates to settle outstanding payments. This large loan will help pay off the dues of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and will […]

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2 w. ago Only 54% of federal development budget spent in first 11 months of FY25

The Ministry of Planning revealed that only 54% of Pakistan’s federal development budget was spent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024–25. This figure raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to execute planned projects on time. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the government spent Rs596.61 billion on development projects. […]

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2 w. ago Karachi mayor launches municipal bonds to fund city’s future projects

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced a major step toward solving the city’s development issues through municipal bonds. At a gong ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), he revealed a new funding plan. This marks the first time in history a Karachi mayor rang the PSX bell. The mayor shared that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation […]

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2 w. ago Govt rebukes fake news claiming Pakistan plans nuclear strike on Israel

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly rejected what he called “irresponsible” and “fabricated” fake news circulating on social media, which falsely attributed to a senior Iranian general a claim that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel in retaliation for any attack on Iran. Nearly 80 people, including top army […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz launches IT training drive to turn Pakistan into regional tech hub

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched an ambitious plan to train Pakistan’s youth in modern IT skills. In a high-level review meeting, he stressed the urgent need to build a sustainable and advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) system. This system will position Pakistan as a major tech hub in South Asia, capable of exporting […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan powers up: final agreements for Karachi’s nuclear plants approved

Pakistan is moving ahead with signing power purchase agreements for its two major nuclear power plants in Karachi — K-2 and K-3. These agreements involve three parties: the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G). The approval came during a recent meeting of […]

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3 w. ago Honda CB150F 2025 Model launched in Pakistan; Check Price, Installment Plans

LAHORE – Honda family witnessed launching of latest model of Honda CB 150F in the Pakistani market. While the core

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3 w. ago Pakistan advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran and Iraq amid rising tensions

Pakistan has urged its citizens to reconsider travel plans to Iran and Iraq due to rising tensions after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned against unnecessary travel to these countries amid the unstable security situation. Citizens and pilgrims have been advised to exercise extra caution and carefully evaluate the risks […]

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