44 h. ago 11 Pakistan Rail trains handed to private sector for upgrades

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has taken a significant step toward modernization by deciding to privatize 11 passenger trains. This initiative aims to enhance travel comfort, improve service quality, and boost revenue generation, said a spokesperson for Pakistan Railways on Tuesday. Among the trains selected for privatization are some of the most frequently used and important routes, […]

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47 h. ago Pakistan railways unveils digital business train with 28 modern coaches

Pakistan Railways is all set to launch a new, high-tech business train aimed at improving passenger comfort and digital services. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the upgraded service on July 19 at Lahore Railway Station. This new development reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing public transport infrastructure with advanced technology and improved facilities. The […]

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48 h. ago Pakistan Railways to launch modern business train on July 19

KARACHI – Pakistan Railways is set to unveil a newly upgraded, modern Business Train equipped with advanced technology to enhance

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62 h. ago Pakistan to modernize medical device licensing with online system

Islamabad, July 14, 2025 – Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal chaired a high-level meeting of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in Islamabad. Senior officials including Federal Secretary Syed Waqar ul Hassan, Additional Secretary Health, and the CEO of DRAP were present. The meeting reviewed progress on digitizing Pakistan’s medical […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Russia ink agreement to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

Project aims to restart, expand steel production Pakistan and Russia on Friday signed an agreement to restore and modernise Pakistan

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5 d. ago PSM revival on track as Pakistan, Russia renew industrial ties

Pakistan and Russia have signed a key agreement to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi. The signing took place at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow between Saif Anjum, Pakistan’s Secretary of Industries and Production, and Vadim Velichko, General Director of Russia’s Industrial Engineering LLC. The agreement marks a renewed industrial partnership between […]

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6 d. ago Islamabad, Moscow sign protocol to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

MOSCOW – Pakistan and Russia have signed a Protocol to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, reaffirming

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7 d. ago OGRA launches second phase of digitizing Pakistan’s oil supply chain

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has launched the second phase of its flagship initiative – Digitising Pakistan’s Oil supply chain. Building on the successful deployment of its online licensing system and the first phase of digitisation, OGRA has now initiated a comprehensive Track & Trace system in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan’s oil supply goes digital with OGRA’s track & trace

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken a major step toward modernising Pakistan’s petroleum sector by launching the second phase of its oil supply chain digitisation project. This phase introduces a sophisticated Track & Trace system developed in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). The new system will monitor petroleum product […]

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1 week ago China and Pakistan join forces to modernize agriculture under CPEC

China and Pakistan have renewed their pledge to strengthen agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The announcement came during a high-level forum held in Islamabad. The event focused on boosting food security, sharing agricultural technology, and expanding trade through long-term partnerships. Officials stressed the need for sustainable practices to meet growing food demands. […]

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2 w. ago Breaking Barriers: Pakistan’s engineers get recognition in China under landmark pact

Engineers are widely regarded as the backbone of any nation’s development by designing the infrastructure, technology, and systems that power modern life. Yet in developing countries like Pakistan, despite their qualifications, skills and tireless contributions, engineers have long struggled to attain the recognition, status, and opportunities they deserve both at home and abroad. In this […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz announces tax relief on farm machinery to boost agriculture reform

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a phased reduction in taxes on agricultural machinery to promote modern farming and increase productivity in Pakistan’s vital farm sector. This move aims to support farmers and drive economic growth. During a high-level agriculture meeting on Wednesday, the prime minister called the sector the “backbone of the national economy.” […]

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3 w. ago SHCC introduces online registration for clinics and hospitals

KARACHI: The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has launched an online platform for the registration and licensing of clinics and private hospitals across the province. This initiative follows an agreement between SHCC and the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) under the World Bank-funded Competitive & Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) project. Dr. Khalid Hussain Sheikh, […]

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3 w. ago Sindh healthcare commission launches online registration for clinics and hospitals

KARACHI – The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has introduced an online system for registering and licensing clinics and private hospitals across Sindh. This new digital platform aims to make the registration process easier and faster for healthcare providers. SHCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) under the […]

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