Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a province-wide plan to establish cardiac catheterisation laboratories in every district of Punjab, bringing advanced care. On her directions, cardiac catheterisation laboratories will soon become functional at district headquarters hospitals in Jhang, Mianwali and Vehari, initially under the project. Officials said the initiative marks an unprecedented expansion of…
The Pakistani rupee gained slightly against the US dollar on Friday, closing at 280.02 in the inter-bank market. This reflected an appreciation of Re0.03 compared with Thursday, while the currency remained relatively stable amid modest market fluctuations. In the open market, the PKR rose by 3 paisa for buying and 5 paisa for selling rates….
Overseas workers sent $3.59 billion in remittances to Pakistan in December 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The inflow marked an increase of nearly 16.5% compared with the $3.1 billion recorded in December last year. On a monthly basis, remittances rose by 13% from $3.2 billion in November. During the…
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a briefing session with Pakistan’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners posted in key foreign capitals to advance preparations and mobilise international participation for the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26). The meeting was conducted virtually with Pakistan’s Missions abroad, while senior officials from the Petroleum Division and representatives…
The Federal Public Service Commission has released the official schedule for the Competitive Examination 2026, outlining the dates for all written papers. According to the commission, the CSS 2026 written examinations will begin on February 4. The two compulsory English papers will be held on February 4 and February 5. The three General Knowledge papers…
The Ministry of Finance will now lead tax policy development, a responsibility previously held by the Federal Board of Revenue, as the federal government has begun preparations for the 2026–27 budget. For the first time, the Tax Policy Office operating under the Ministry of Finance has been granted full authority to design tax reforms. Officials…
YouTube has introduced new filters in its advanced search tools, including a Shorts filter designed to help users find longer videos more easily. The Shorts filter allows users to remove videos that are three minutes or less from search results. By separating Shorts as a distinct content type, the platform enables viewers to avoid short-form…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has approved the temporary recruitment of 10,000 school teachers across the province to address staff shortages ahead of the new academic cycle. The decision was taken by the provincial cabinet and applies to both settled areas and merged tribal districts. The temporary teachers will receive salaries of up to Rs…
Balochistan has approved a new electric bike scheme aimed at students, working women, government employees, and the general public. The program offers 30% subsidies and easy installment plans, making it accessible to all segments of society, Chief Minister Bugti said. Bank financing will be used to ensure smooth implementation of the initiative. Chief Minister Bugti…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant institutions to prepare a comprehensive Ramadan relief package aimed at benefiting the public. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the distribution of food assistance to the poor must be transparent and efficient. During a meeting chaired by the prime minister, officials reviewed the federal government’s proposed Ramadan package and assessed…