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JazzCash And Binance Explore Virtual Asset Collaboration
By Salman Khan | December 10, 2025
Binance, the world’s leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, and JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform and part of the VEON Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi to explore potential collaboration aimed at supporting the responsible growth of virtual assets in the region….
UAE Tightens Visa Rules, Imposes Hefty Fines
By Salman Khan | December 10, 2025
The United Arab Emirates has introduced major visa and residency reforms, with higher fines, stricter penalties, and enforcement. According to the details, the changes aim to curb illegal employment, misuse of visas, and document forgery in emirates . Arab media reported that employers hiring individuals on visit visas will face a Dh10,000 fine. Visit visa…
Women Reporters Fall to 4% in Pakistan
By Salman Khan | December 10, 2025
Women reporters in Pakistan fell to 4 percent in 2025 from 16 percent in 2020, the Uks Research Centre said in a statement Wednesday. The numbers show a reversal of progress across cycles, highlighting how editorial priorities continue to limit women’s visibility and voice. GMMP 2025 was monitored on May 6, 2025, when Pakistan’s news…
FBR Hikes Islamabad Property Valuations
By Salman Khan | December 10, 2025
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has raised immovable property valuations in Islamabad by 150–200 percent, shocking residents across DHA and Bahria Enclave. The FBR issued S.R.O. 2392(I)/2025, quietly implementing new valuation rates for residential, commercial and rural areas across 68 locations in Islamabad. The notification separates taxation on superstructures from taxation on land, requiring residents…
Pakistan Readies Electricity Tariff Hikes
By Salman Khan | December 10, 2025
Pakistan may soon impose higher electricity tariffs as the government finalises a plan intended to eliminate the power sector’s rising circular debt. As per the media reports, the Circular Debt Management Plan 2025–26, which outlines sweeping measures aimed at putting the power sector back on track. The document warns that circular debt, which stood at…
Punjab Launches Free Critical Health Treatment
By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025
The Punjab government announced free treatment for cancer and cardiac patients, offering significant relief to those facing high costs. The provincial government will cover full expenses for cancer treatment and cardiac surgeries through a newly introduced Special Initiative Card. Under directives from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, each eligible patient will receive treatment worth up to…
Bitcoin Set to End 2025 on a Weak Note
By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025
Bitcoin’s turbulent year appears set to end weakly as the cryptocurrency struggles to regain momentum after October’s massive crash. Analysts warn that increasing links with stock markets and AI-driven volatility could restrict Bitcoin’s gains for the remaining year. Earlier this year, Bitcoin saw extreme highs and lows, reflecting volatility across global markets influenced by shifting…
Reprint Lost CNIC or NICOP Easily via PakID App
By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025
NADRA has updated the process for reprinting lost CNICs and NICOPs, allowing citizens to apply easily through the PakID app. Citizens can now apply for a reprint from home using the PakID app. Users need to open the app, register, log in, and submit their application. To apply, download the PakID app and log in…
New GP Fund System Eases Retiree Payments
By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025
Punjab has set up a Fast-Track Cell at the Accountant General, Punjab, office to ensure timely release of GP Fund payments to retired employees. Additional Chief Secretary Ahmed Raza Sarwar inaugurated the dedicated fast-track cell during a ceremony attended by AG Punjab, senior officers, and retiring employees. Sarwar said the fast-track facility is designed to…
Punjab Citizens Warned Over Fake E-Challan SMS
By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025
Citizens across Punjab have reported receiving fake e-challan SMS messages, prompting authorities to issue warnings about potential online scams. The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) advised residents to remain vigilant, clarifying that it never requests cash, bank, or account details via SMS. Legitimate e-challan notifications are only sent from the official Punjab government number, 8070….