Rs750 Prize Bond Draw Results Announced

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026

    National Savings announced results of Rs750 Prize Bond Draw No 105 held on 15 January 2026 in Peshawar, confirming completion under standard procedures officially today. Officials said prize bonds remain a popular savings option in Pakistan, offering secure investment opportunities while giving holders a chance to win cash prizes nationwide. According to National Savings, the…

    PCB Announces Ticket Details For Pak-Aus T20I Series

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026

    Tickets for the Pakistan versus Australia T20I series will go on sale online from 16 January, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday officially today. The PCB said fans can buy tickets through pcb.tcs.com.pk, while physical tickets will be available from 19 January at TCS centres across the country nationwide. All three matches will be…

    Pakistan Passport Ranking Improves In 2026

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026

    Pakistan’s passport ranking improved on the Henley Index in 2026, rising to 98 from 103 in 2025, according to figures released on Thursday. The latest rankings placed Pakistan joint 98th with Yemen, ahead of Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan, reflecting a modest but notable improvement globally. According to the index, Pakistan’s passport now allows visa-free or…

    US Lists Pakistan Among 75 Visa Pause Countries

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026

    The United States has included Pakistan in a list of 75 countries facing a suspension of visa processing, according to a statement from the State Department. The pause, announced on Wednesday, is set to take effect from January 21, with no timeframe provided for when processing may resume. A memo cited in the report directs…

    Govt Reduces Industrial Electricity Tariffs

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The industrial cross-subsidy burden has been reduced from Rs. 225 billion (Rs. 8.9 /unit) in March 2024, when the current Government took charge, to currently at Rs 102 billion (Rs. 4.02 per /unit), which represents substantial reduction of Rs. 123 billion. Industrial tariff (including tax) declined from Rs. 62.99 (Mar-2024) to Rs. 46.31 (Dec-2025), while…

    CAT Upholds CCP Action Against Misleading Ice Cream Claims

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The Competition Appellate Tribunal has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s findings against Unilever Pakistan and Friesland Campina Engro for misleading consumers by advertising their frozen desserts as ice cream. The CCP had initiated proceedings on a complaint filed by Pakistan Fruit Juice Company Private Limited, the maker of Hico ice cream. The complaint alleged…

    Rare Spectrum Auction Could Transform Pakistan Internet: Aamir Ibrahim

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026

    Pakistan’s upcoming spectrum auction represents a once-in-a-decade opportunity to materially improve internet quality for the public, provided the country prioritises affordable, reliable connectivity over technology labels and elite-centric rollouts, said Aamir Ibrahim. His comments follow last week’s announcement by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority that the long-awaited spectrum auction is set to be held in late February. Under a plan approved…

    inDrive Launches Grocery Delivery with Krave Mart

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    inDrive, a global mobility and services platform, has expanded its services in Pakistan with the launch of inDrive.Groceries, in collaboration with its dark stores partner Krave Mart. The new service enables users to order daily essentials directly from the inDrive app, bringing fast, reliable, and affordable grocery delivery to Karachi, with expansion plans for Lahore,…

    ACCA to host Pakistan Leadership Conversation 2026

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will host the eighth edition of the Pakistan Leadership Conversation (PLC) next week, bringing together senior policymakers, regulators, business leaders and global experts to advance a shared agenda for sustainable growth in a rapidly changing world. Under the theme “Accelerating impact in a changed world”, PLC 2026 will…

    New School Hours Announced In KP And Sindh

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    School timings have been revised in another province as authorities respond to persistently cold weather, with the new schedule set to take effect from 16 January. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced changes to school hours in the plains following a severe cold spell after the winter holidays. According to a notification issued by the education…