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…
The provincial government of Sindh has introduced a new traffic penalty system with fines soaring up to Rs100,000 for severe violations. The decision aims to curb road accidents, discourage reckless behavior, and promote discipline among all categories of drivers. According to officials, the revised penalty framework covers speeding, wrong-way movement, illegal parking, and driving without…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its monitoring of non-filers who use credit cards for regular shopping and high-value transactions. As per the official sources, more than two hundred thousand individuals have been identified making monthly purchases through their credit cards without filing tax returns. The tax authority has started collecting detailed credit…
The federal government has officially launched a new contributory pension scheme designed for future federal employees and the armed forces. As per the details, the initiative aims to address the growing pension liabilities in Pakistan while ensuring a sustainable retirement system for upcoming recruits. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the…
The Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA) has announced that the price of milk in Karachi will rise to Rs300 per litre starting October 11. According to media reports, the decision follows a breakdown in talks between dairy farmers and the city administration in the metropolitan city. DCFA President Shakir Umer Gujjar while speaking to…