Punjab has introduced a revised admission policy for public and private medical and dental colleges, a decision finalised during a meeting led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The new framework makes passing the Medical and Dental College Admission Test compulsory for entry into public institutions, ensuring merit-based admissions across all medical and dental programmes….
The government has rolled out incentives under the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification scheme, offering citizens easy access to electric scooters through subsidised and interest-free instalment plans. Three popular Yadea models, including M3H, T5L, and VELAX, are now part of the scheme, each supported by a direct government subsidy of Rs50,000. Buyers can spread payments over…
Pakistan entered the second round of economic review talks with the International Monetary Fund, presenting data on tax collection, fiscal performance, and widening revenue shortfalls. The IMF voiced concerns over missed revenue goals after the Federal Board of Revenue disclosed Rs11.74 trillion collection against an ambitious annual target of Rs12.97 trillion. Officials attributed the shortfall…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded a historic milestone on Friday, with the KSE-100 Index crossing 160,000 points during early trade amid strong buying activity. At 10:15am, the benchmark index climbed to 161,188.80 points, reflecting a robust increase of 1,908.71 points or 1.2 percent in morning trade. Investors showed across-the-board confidence in major sectors, including cement,…
Nepra has imposed a fine of Rs975 million over the past few years for fatal and non-fatal accidents at power-distribution licensees shows Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) topping the list with Rs310 million fines to date, followed by Hyderabad Electric Supply company HESCO) with Rs117 million. The privatized K-Electric faced a total fine of Rs95.5…
A UK Government report has revealed that copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting drained Pakistan’s economy by nearly £2.2 billion during 2023. The study, developed by the UK Intellectual Property Office and Department for Business and Trade, highlights weak intellectual property enforcement as a critical economic challenge. According to the report, piracy and counterfeiting are undermining…
Infralectric by Brillanz Group Launches Pakistan’s First Green Sukuk for the Telecom Sector, Following Successful Completion of 25MWh AI-Powered ESaaS ProjectIslamabad, 25 September 2025: In a landmark development for Pakistan’s telecom and energy sectors, Infralectric, a Brillanz Group company, has announced the launch of Pakistan’s first Green Sukuk for the Telecom Sector, alongside the successful…
Xiaomi International and Leica Camera AG launched the Xiaomi 15T series in Munich on Wednesday, marking a significant step in global technology partnerships. The series highlights advanced photography features, refined design, and integration of Google Gemini artificial intelligence, offering tools such as image processing, translation, and screen sharing. The Xiaomi 15T Pro introduces the Leica…
The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security & Research, under the chairmanship of Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan, held a critical session to review a range of pressing national food security issues. The session was attended by Senators Poonjo Bheel, Dost Muhammad Khan, Rahat Jamali , Abdul Wasay, Danesh Kumar, Aimal Wali Khan, Sardar Al…
The Federal Board of Revenue has revised its IRIS tax return form only days before the September 30 filing deadline, sparking concern among taxpayers. The revised form now requires disclosure of the market value of assets, with authorities stating this step is intended to create reliable data for better policy decisions. Several taxpayers expressed worry,…