Lahore Offers Free transport for Basant Celebrations

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    Lahore authorities have finalized a comprehensive transport plan for Basant, providing extensive free travel across the city to ensure safe, smooth, and accessible movement for citizens. The initiative has been jointly planned by the Punjab Mass Transit Authority, Punjab Transport Company, and private rider companies to cover Metrobus and Orange Line Metro Train services. Free…

    Punjab Grade 8 Exams Face Rs1bn Funding Shortfall

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    The Punjab Examination Commission (PECTA) is facing a severe shortage of funds, raising concerns over the conduct of Grade 8 board examinations across the province. Officials said PECTA is considering holding exams for only four subjects—Urdu, English, Mathematics, and Science—due to limited financial resources and budget constraints. Sources revealed that the commission requires nearly Rs1…

    PSL 11 Announces Official Platinum Players List

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has released the official Platinum players list for its 11th season, confirming top stars while promoting emerging talent into the elite category. Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, and Muhammad Rizwan have retained their Platinum status, continuing to lead the league’s high-profile players and attracting significant fan and sponsor attention….

    Pakistan-Australia ODI Series Confirmed for June

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia has been officially confirmed for June 2026, after being rescheduled from its original March window due to a busy international calendar. The ODI leg was initially scheduled for mid-March under the Future Tours Programme, but the revised June dates aim to avoid clashes with the PSL 11…

    Hyundai Pakistan Offers Elantra Hybrid Installments

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    Hyundai Pakistan has introduced an installment plan for the Elantra Hybrid, giving customers multiple monthly payment options with fixed tenures to suit different financial requirements. The Elantra Hybrid 1.6 HEV carries an ex-factory price of Rs. 9,895,000, and buyers can choose installment plans based on down payment percentage and loan duration. Under a 12-month plan…

    Sindh Bans Residential And Commercial Use of Schools

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    The Sindh education department has banned the use of school premises for residential or commercial purposes, saying private school buildings must be used for education. The department said establishing shops or residential units within school premises constitutes a serious legal violation and would not be permitted under any circumstances. It announced inspections of all private…

    KP Tops Pakistan in Mobile And Internet Access

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has emerged as Pakistan’s leading province in mobile phone ownership and household internet access, according to a report by Free and Fair Network. The report said 51 percent of KP residents use mobile phones, while 77 percent of households have internet connectivity across the province as reported nationally. FAFEN noted that household use…

    Reko Diq to Set Mineral Standards, Boost Pak-Australia Ties

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the new Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Timothy Kane, to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation in the mining and gemstones sectors. The Federal Minister welcomed the strong interest of Australian companies in Pakistan’s mining sector and highlighted the country’s…

    DISCOs Accused of Withholding Solar Credits

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Power distribution companies have excluded millions of electricity units generated by solar consumers, leading to bills after units exported to the grid were not adjusted. According to a news report, DISCOs used the revised net metering policy to conceal line losses by not crediting exported solar units in consumer bills. Solar consumers say recent policy…

    Honda Atlas Posts Rs655mn Profit in 3QMY26

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Honda Atlas Car Pakistan (HCAR) announced its third-quarter results for MY26, reporting a profit of Rs655 million, or Rs4.59 per share. This marked a 16% increase compared to the same period last year but a 12% decline from the previous quarter. The company’s results fell short of industry expectations due to lower-than-anticipated gross margins and…