SIBA Testing Services has announced strict MDCAT entry rules for candidates appearing in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test scheduled on October 26, 2025. The announcement follows the policy of the provincial government of Sindh to ensure transparency and identity verification during the examination process. As per the official statement, candidates aged 18 years…
The Punjab government has launched a full scholarship programme for top-performing students, covering all educational expenses at institutions of their choice. The initiative aims to remove financial barriers for talented students seeking higher education opportunities and ensure equal access to academic growth. Approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the scheme demonstrates the commitment of government…
The Punjab government has decided to repeal the law that allowed contract employees to be granted permanent status in government departments. The development marks a major shift in the province’s employment policy and aims to reduce financial pressure on the public exchequer. According to official sources, the government will abolish the Punjab Regulation of Service…
The provincial government of KP has introduced a revised salary payment system for government employees to ensure faster and more efficient disbursements. According to the details, under the new mechanism, salaries will now be paid directly by the Accountant General Office rather than being processed through banks. As per the official sources, the previous system…
Pakistan Railways has raised ticket prices for passenger trains operating between Lahore and Rawalpindi, marking a notable fare revision effective from October 5, 2025. According to details shared by the Pakistan Railway, the increase applies to both economy and business classes on major trains between the two major cities. A spokesperson confirmed that fares for…
Pakistan has emerged as the world’s second most improved economy in lowering its sovereign default risk, according to the latest data released by Bloomberg. The country ranked just behind Turkiye among global emerging markets that recorded major progress over the past fifteen months. Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad shared that Pakistan is the…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a three-year waiver on charges for telecom companies laying underground cable networks. The decision aims to accelerate digital revolution in the province by reducing infrastructure costs and promoting affordable internet access. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Science and Technology Dr Shafqat Ayaz said the initiative will strengthen…
Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that every visa holder in the Kingdom can now perform Umrah. The decision reflects Saudi Arabia’s effort to ease the pilgrimage process and extend facilities to the guests of Allah Almighty. Authorities confirmed that individuals holding tourist, transit, visit, or family visit visas will be allowed to…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) Islamabad on Sunday announced that it will launch a strict crackdown on all types of smoke-emitting vehicles in the federal capital starting October 17 as part of coping measures to curb air pollution ahead of the smog season. The campaign will include snap checking and on-the-spot testing of…
Pakistan has emerged among the top 10 global markets for app downloads in the year 2024, with over 3.56 billion installs recorded. According to IT research firm Data Darbar, the figure marks a 9.2 percent annual growth, positioning the country ninth globally in total downloads. The report also ranked Pakistan twelfth worldwide for total time…