OGRA Unveils ‘Raahguzar’ App for Fuel Oversight

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    As part of a comprehensive reforms agenda, the Government has launched a nationwide digitalization drive targeting petrol pumps and the broader petroleum supply chain to curb smuggling, prevent illegal sales, and safeguard the interests of authorized dealers. The core objective of these reforms is to integrate the entire petroleum value chain, from imports and refineries…

    SAPM Haroon Akhtar Addresses Pak-Azerbaijan Meet

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, addressed the Joint Pakistan–Azerbaijan Women Entrepreneurship Dialogue as the Chief Guest, highlighting the critical role of women entrepreneurs in driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Addressing the ceremony, SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan said that women have transformed limited resources into…

    Gold Prices Surge Sharply Across Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Monday as rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association showed significant increases nationwide today. According to the interbank-based rates, the price of 24-carat gold per tola increased to Rs 489,362, up by Rs 7,500 during the latest trading session. The rate for 10 grams…

    Govt Issues List of Public Holidays

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    The federal government has released its annual list of public and optional holidays, outlining key national, religious and cultural observances across Pakistan for the year. According to a notification issued in Islamabad, there will be 11 public holidays and 23 optional holidays for federal offices nationwide during the calendar year. The schedule is intended to…

    Australia Name Squad for Pakistan T20 Series

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    Australia will complete preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a three-match T20 international series against Pakistan in Lahore at iconic Gaddafi Stadium. All three matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on January 29, January 31 and February 1 over four days during a short pre-World Cup. The tour coincides with the…

    PCB Announces Major Changes for PSL 11

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League will replace the traditional player draft with a player auction system. The PCB described the change as a historic move after a decade, saying it reflects the league’s growth, competitiveness, and commitment to innovation overall direction. PCB said the auction…

    IT Ministry Drafting Telecom Competition Rules

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has told the Senate that the Telecom Competition Rules required under law have not yet been notified officially. The information was shared by Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja in a written reply submitted to the upper house of Parliament today. According to the reply, drafting…

    FAFEN Flags Weak Public Disclosure in Sindh

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    Transparency across Sindh’s government institutions remains weak, with many departments failing to meet disclosure standards, according to a new report by FAFEN. FAFEN found that only 54 percent of information held by provincial departments was publicly accessible, while nearly half of the required material remained undisclosed. It assessed 61 government institutions in Sindh, including 36…

    Patient Feedback Exposes Issues in Punjab Hospitals

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 17, 2026

    A patient feedback report obtained by the Chief Minister’s Special Monitoring Unit has highlighted declining treatment standards at teaching hospitals across Punjab. According to the report, 719 of 1,976 patients said free medicines were unavailable, while 622 complained duty doctors failed to treat them properly at hospitals. It said 36 percent reported missing free medicines,…

    Raising Taxes Won’t Fix Pakistan’s Debt Issue

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 17, 2026

    Former caretaker federal minister and Chairman Econimc Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank Gohar Ejaz has warned that Pakistan’s deepening debt crisis is fundamentally an expenditure problem rather than a taxation failure, challenging the long-held policy narrative that low tax collection is the primary cause of fiscal stress. Citing analysis prepared under the Economic…