HEC Invites Applications for Tianjin University Grants

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

    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…

    PTA Finalises Document for 5G Spectrum Auction

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

    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…

    FIA Investigates Alleged Smart Meter Scam

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

    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…

    KP Residents Can Apply for Police Clearance Online

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

    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…

    Voice-Activated Banking Apps Coming to Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 8, 2026

    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…

    Monthly Plan Announced for Suzuki Cultus Buyers

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 8, 2026

    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…

    Details Announced for First Rs750 Draw of 2026

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 8, 2026

    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…

    IPEMC Approves National Education Emergency Action Plan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 7, 2026

    The 38th Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference (IPEMC), chaired by Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has unanimously endorsed and approved the National Education Emergency Action Plan for Out-of-School Children (OOSC), along with provincial components and other key educational projects, following extensive consultations. The high-level meeting was attended by Minister of State…

    Lahore Police Propose E-Tag System for Vehicles

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 7, 2026

    Lahore Police have finalised recommendations to introduce a modern E-Tag vehicle system and forwarded proposal to Home Department. The proposed system aims to strengthen urban security, reduce vehicle-related crime and improve traffic monitoring digitally citywide operations. Under the proposal, E-Tag is an electronic chip embedded in number plates storing verified vehicle data for scanning. Officials…

    Chinese Firm Xiamen C&D Eyes Major Pakistan Investment

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 7, 2026

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, held an important meeting with representatives of Fortune 500 Chinese company Xiamen C&D, during which the company expressed strong interest in making large-scale investments in Pakistan. The meeting was attended by Chairman Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), Mr. Freedoon Akram Sheikh, along with EPZA Board…