Punjab’s education minister has rejected reports circulating on social media that claim an extension in winter holidays for schools and colleges across the province. Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed that all educational institutions in Punjab will reopen on January 12, in line with the existing academic schedule. He said no official notification has been issued to…
Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Friday, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs 3,400 to Rs 469,562. Meanwhile, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold went up by Rs 2,915 to Rs 402,573. Similarly, the price of…
realme, following the remarkable market response and strong sales performance of the realme C85 Pro, is once again gearing up to disrupt the smartphone segment with the teaser reveal of its new model, the upcoming realme C85. The new smartphone highlights realme’s focus on delivering an Ultra Battery and Ultra Display experience, aimed at redefining…
Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission has announced the Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program 2026 for Master’s and PhD studies at Tianjin University in China. According to information shared by the HEC, the fully funded scholarship is open to outstanding Pakistani students in engineering, sciences, management, humanities, and social sciences. The programme is described as highly…
Telecom regulator in Pakistan has finalised the Information Memorandum for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is expected to issue the document after receiving formal approval, a move that will formally initiate the auction process. Sources said the completion of the Information Memorandum follows the…
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an inquiry into alleged corruption worth about Rs 6.5 billion linked to a smart electricity meter project. According to the investigation, the contract for supplying 300,000 smart meters was allegedly awarded in violation of prescribed procedures. The details further added that the FIA has said it is examining how…
Residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can now apply for police clearance certificates for visa purposes through a mobile application, without visiting a police station. The newly launched “Police Sahulat Markaz” app allows applicants to submit requests within minutes by downloading the application on their mobile phones. After opening the app, users are required to select the…
United Bank Limited is preparing to introduce voice activation features in its mobile banking application, according to internal sources. The planned update would allow users to transfer money by giving simple voice commands instead of navigating traditional in-app menus. Sources said customers would be able to send money to contacts using voice instructions, making everyday…
Pakistani car buyers looking to own a Suzuki Cultus can now do so through easy monthly installments under UBL’s auto financing product, UBL Drive. Under the scheme, customers can purchase a brand-new Suzuki Cultus with monthly payments starting from around Rs50,972, depending on selected options. As of January 2026, the ex-factory price of the Cultus…
The first prize bond draw of 2026 for the Rs750 denomination will be held January 15 in Peshawar. The draw will be conducted by the National Savings Centre, with balloting scheduled to begin at 10:00am morning. National Savings said prize bonds are considered a safe investment because they can be encashed anytime in Pakistan. Under…