New Saudia-Air India Deal Expands Flight Options

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Air India, India’s leading global airline, have signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect in February. The agreement introduces a range of benefits for Saudia’s and Air India’s guests, boosting connectivity, enhancing travel experience, strengthening network access, maximizing flight options, and supporting growing demand across…

    Health Minister Inaugurates Fifth Telemedicine Center in Islamabad

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Monday inaugurated the fifth Telemedicine Center in Islamabad at Basic Health Unit (BHU) Bhukkar, reaffirming the government’s strong commitment to rapidly fulfilling its promises to the public and strengthening the country’s primary healthcare system. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in the rural area of Islamabad, the Federal Health Minister…

    Petrol Pumps Must Install Digital Fuel Monitoring

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    The government has set a strict deadline for petrol pumps to install Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) systems as part of a nationwide plan to digitalize the oil supply chain. All oil marketing companies have been instructed to ensure ATG installation on storage tanks at petrol pumps by February 10, 2026, aiming to improve transparency and…

    Wajeeha Qamar Highlights Transparency in Federal Education

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Minister of State for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MOFEPT), Ms. Wajeeha Qamar, on Tuesday held a live press conference outlining comprehensive transparency measures and digital reforms implemented across the education sector to strengthen accountability, merit, and public trust. Addressing the media, the Minister emphasized that transparency, digitization, and citizen-centric governance are…

    Gold Surges as Trade Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Gold rose on Tuesday after surpassing the $5,100 mark in the previous session, as geopolitical uncertainty and safe-haven demand drove investor interest in precious metals globally. Spot gold climbed 0.9 per cent to $5,060.36 per ounce, following a record $5,110.50 on Monday, while US gold futures for February delivery eased 0.5 per cent. Tim Waterer,…

    LHC Petition Seeks Social Media Ban for Minors

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of sixteen years. The move comes after several countries, including Australia, the UK, and France, urged restrictions on social media to protect minors from harmful online exposure. Class 8 student Aliya Saleem…

    Govt Proposes Major Telecom Law Reforms

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    The federal government has proposed sweeping changes to Pakistan’s telecom laws aimed at accelerating network expansion and strengthening oversight of regulators and state-run institutions. If approved, the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Act, 2026, would allow telecom companies to deploy fiber cables and mobile towers faster across urban and rural areas. The amendments aim to reduce…

    Pakistan Prepares for Third IMF Economic Review

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Pakistan has started preparations for its third economic review talks with the International Monetary Fund, aiming to secure the next $1 billion loan tranche for relief. The IMF review mission is expected to visit Pakistan next month, with officials saying the third review will likely be completed by March this year. Once concluded, Pakistan will…

    Hundreds of MBBS Seats Remain Vacant in Punjab

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Private medical colleges in Punjab have failed to fill all available seats for the first time, with hundreds of MBBS places remaining vacant this year. Admission data showed that 426 MBBS seats remained unfilled even after the release of a fifth admission list issued by authorities across the province officially. The figures revealed that 109…

    Auto Financing Jumps 35.5% in December 2025

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Bank lending for vehicle purchases rose sharply, with the latest State Bank data showing a strong increase in auto financing during December 2025. The report said total auto financing reached Rs 319 billion in December 2025, marking a 35.5% rise compared with the same month last year. In December 2024, the volume of such financing…