Lawmakers have been alarmed by Hajj applicants’ data on the dark web, SIM and NADRA breaches, and the delay in the Data Protection Bill. The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, on Friday voiced serious concerns over a series of alarming revelations about the security of Pakistan’s national data. Cabinet approves…
A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, showed that professionals surveyed in Pakistan, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 70% of respondents from Pakistan also use a mobile phone, and 30.8 % workers use a tablet as well. At the same time only 70.8% of respondents…
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Friday announced the successful commencement of gas and condensate production from Soghri North Well-1 in the Soghri Block located in Attock district of Punjab. The announcement follows the company’s earlier disclosure on March 17, 2025, regarding a significant gas and condensate discovery at Soghri North Well-1. The…
Pakistan has launched a new domestic gas connection policy, enabling households to apply online for RLNG supply. The step, described as a milestone in energy access, comes after years of suspension on new gas links. At a review meeting, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik directed Sui companies to introduce a user-friendly mechanism for applications. He…
Punjab Police has opened applications for Sub-Inspector (SI) positions for 2025, offering graduates a chance to build careers in law enforcement. The latest recruitment drive in the provincial police force features 295 vacancies across all major divisions of the province. The positions are allocated region-wise, ensuring fair representation under open merit, minority, and women quotas….
Amid mounting fiscal challenges, Pakistan has abandoned plans for a mini-budget, choosing instead to strengthen enforcement of existing tax laws while seeking IMF relief. Officials said the strategy aims to protect citizens from additional financial burdens after devastating floods. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial emphasized there will be no mini-budget…
The Asia Cup 2025 has entered its decisive phase, with the Super 4 schedule unveiled after India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh sealed their spots. The Super 4 follows a round-robin format, with each team facing the other three once. After six matches, the two best-performing teams will meet in the final. A win gives…
Pakistani lawmakers have demanded urgent action after horrific accounts emerged of citizens being trafficked to Cambodia, where they are allegedly held hostage, tortured, and even sold for their organs. The revelations came during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights, which grilled officials over the unchecked exodus of…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) entered Friday on a positive note, building on its recent gains as global markets benefitted from widespread monetary easing. By 9:35am, the benchmark KSE-100 Index had gained 434.22 points, or 0.27%, to trade at 158,387.68 points. Buying appetite was visible in banking, energy, and refinery stocks, where heavyweights including OGDC,…
MG Pakistan has rolled out massive price cuts on its electric vehicles, enabling customers to save more than Rs1.3 million on each model. The revised rates apply to two popular models: the MG4 Excite and the MG ZS EV Short Range. The MG4 Excite is now available for Rs8.49 million instead of Rs9.79 million, while…