OPPO, the global leader in smartphone devices, has launched the much-anticipated OPPO A6 Pro in Pakistan, setting a new benchmark for the A-series with Pro Power, Pro Smooth performance, and Pro Waterproof protection. Designed for users who demand uncompromised endurance and fluid everyday experiences, the A6 Pro combines a massive 7,000 mAh battery, best-in-class 4G+…
The minister for the power division, Awais Leghari, said on Friday that circular debt would be completely ended within the next six years. Meanwhile , he further said that consumers will have to pay Rs 3.23 per unit to retire debt in the next five to six years. While addressing a press conference, he said…
U.S. Embassy Islamabad Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker visited Karachi from September 23–26 to strengthen avenues for U.S.-Pakistan cooperation in bilateral trade and foreign investment to deliver increased prosperity for both countries. CDA Baker met with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to discuss U.S.-Pakistan trade, opportunities for bilateral investment…
Pakistan’s debt burden has reached alarming levels, with every citizen now owing Rs 318,252, according to latest estimates by the Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank. Figures show that per-person debt has ballooned from Rs 90,047 in 2014 to Rs 318,252 in 2024 — marking an average annual growth of 13 percent. The country’s…
Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC) has reported a 16 percent year-on-year drop in its fourth-quarter fiscal year 2025 (4QFY25) earnings. It posted a profit of Rs1.1 billion, or earnings per share (EPS) of Rs4.97, compared to Rs1.3 billion (EPS Rs5.90) in the same period last year. Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC) announced its 4QFY25 results on Friday,…
Pakistan’s oil production jumped to 64,313 barrels per day (bpd) while gas output rose to 2,812 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) in the week ending September 23. It reflects a notable increase in domestic energy supplies. Industry data compiled by Arif Habib Limited (AHL) from the Petroleum Planning and Infrastructure System (PPIS) showed oil…
India has retired its last MiG-21 fighter jets, closing a controversial six-decade chapter in aviation history that saw the aircraft repeatedly criticized for safety failures. A farewell ceremony was held at Air Force Station Chandigarh, where Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh led the final flypast before grounding the jets permanently. India was the first…
Punjab has extended the Chief Minister Free WiFi initiative to twenty-three districts, aiming to provide accessible and reliable internet connectivity at hundreds of public locations across the province. According to the Safe City Authority, the service is currently available at four hundred and forty-two sites in Lahore, where millions of residents benefit daily. Data released…
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…