Govt Urges to Set Up Software Technology Zones in Karachi
IT experts, analysts, and business leaders are calling for the immediate establishment of software technology zones (STZs) and software technology parks (STPs) in Karachi....
Petrol Prices Unchanged, Diesel and Kerosene Prices Reduced
The federal government has lowered petroleum prices by up to Rs3.32 per litre, effective from midnight. The Ministry of Finance announced the reduction through...
PM Shehbaz Sharif Launches Final Polio Campaign of 2024
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the final anti-polio campaign of the year on Sunday to eliminate polio in the nation due to an alarming...
Karachi Experiences Mild Fog in Cold, Dry Weather
Karachi is experiencing cold and dry weather with mild foggy conditions during the early morning and night hours, according to the Met Office. The...
Karachi Hospitals Face Gas Shortage Due to Pipeline Relocation
Major facilities like Agha Khan Hospital, Liaquat National Hospital, and Saylani Welfare Trust in Karachi are set to face gas cuts as SSGC relocates...
Imad Wasim Retires from International Cricket
Imad Wasim has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. The 35-year-old announced X, "Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the greatest...
Petrol Price to Rise by 81 Paisas Per Litre from Dec 16
An increase of 81 Paisa per litre in petrol prices and a decrease of Rs3.94 per litre in diesel prices have been proposed for...
China Hacked America’s Phone Network
America is facing one of the most invasive cyber-attacks in its history. Dubbed "Salt Typhoon," a Chinese hacking group has reportedly penetrated at least...
Federal Govt to Provide Free E-Bikes to Top Students Nationwide
The Federal Government has announced an initiative to provide free electric bikes (E-bikes) to 120 top-performing students across Pakistan. This is to showcase eco-friendly...
KE Customers to See Rs0.27 Per Unit FCA Reduction for October
Under October's Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA), K-Electric consumers could benefit from an Rs0.27 per unit reduction in electricity bills. This follows a similar Rs0.17...
UAE to Streamline Visa Procedures for Pakistani Applicants
Pakistan and the UAE engaged in a high-level diplomatic meeting to address concerns over visa issuance for Pakistani nationals. The ambassador stated, “These steps...
Gwadar Port ‘Fully Operational,’ Official Tells Pakistan National Assembly
Pakistan's National Assembly was informed on Monday that Gwadar Port, a much-touted "jewel in the crown" of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was now...
Pakistan Among the Worst Global Rankings for Internet Speed
Pakistan's digital landscape is quite difficult at the moment as the country finds a spot somewhere in the list of slowest internet speeds in...
FBR Scrutinises Startups Featured on Shark Tank Pakistan
Startups that appeared in the first season of Shark Tank Pakistan are now under scrutiny by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for alleged...
Cold Wave Sweeps Across Pakistan from Karachi to Khyber
A severe cold wave has gripped the entire country, with temperatures plunging to -9°C in Skardu and -6°C in Quetta and Kalat. Cities like...
American Hunter Pays $271,000 for Kashmir Markhor Hunt
An Octogenarian American hunter, Ronald Geo Whinton, hunted the first Kashmir markhor of the season in Chitral. What made the hunt stand out was...
Vehicle Registrations to be Cancelled for Tax Defaulters from 2025
The Excise and Taxation Department has announced tough measures against token tax defaulters, effective January 1, 2025. Director Bilal Azam Khan warned that vehicle...
Year in Search 2024: Google Announces Top Search Trends of Pakistan
Karachi, December 10, 2024: Google's Year in Search 2024 released a captivating narrative of Pakistan's digital landscape, one where sports, entertainment, food and technology...
Engro and Veon Unite for Telecom Growth in Pakistan
Engro, Pakistan’s largest conglomerate, has teamed up with Veon to expand telecom infrastructure through tower sharing, with plans to explore additional use cases such...
Nooh Dastgir Sets Asian Powerlifting Record in Tashkent
Pakistan's Nooh Dastgir Butt has achieved a historic milestone at the Asian Powerlifting Championship in Tashkent. Competing in the 120+ kg category, he lifted...