The theme of this year’s day is ‘Social justice and decent work. Safety and health of workers. An official holiday is announced on this day in almost every country, including Pakistan. Rallies and demonstrations are being organised by various trade unions, workers’ organisations and non-governmental organisations on this day to highlight the basic rights of […]
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has formally granted a license to the Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO), which now takes over the Central Power Purchasing Agency’s role. This independent electricity market system lets consumers buy electricity straight from suppliers, moving away from traditional distribution companies. The improvement is designed to promote efficiency […]
According to the power utility, the attackers assaulted the employees, vandalised the office property, and stole the essential equipment. As per a K-Electric spokesperson, authorities have filed an FIR against the culprits who were involved in the attack on the grids, leading to five arrests. According to the company’s spokesperson, Imran Rana, K-Electric will not […]
Mercury reached 46 Celsius in Jacobabad and Larkana, while 45 Celsius in Bahawalpur, Multan, and Rahim Yar Khan, and 44 Celsius in DG Khan. Maximum temperature surged to 41 Celsius in Lahore while the feel-like temperature has been 44-degree in the provincial capital city. Temperatures soared to 39 Celsius in Karachi while the feel-like temperature […]
The Washington Post has said that the heat in South Asia could touch a world record of 50 degrees this week. Temperatures in central and southern Pakistan rose to 118 degrees Fahrenheit last weekend and are forecast to climb through Wednesday, possibly nearing the global April record of 122 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the report. […]
The prime minister addressed the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI-2025) Conference here, declaring that Pakistan is “not waiting for the future, but shaping it.” The conference, attended by global tech leaders, investors, and innovation champions, marked a significant step in Pakistan’s emergence as a key player in the global digital economy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, […]
According to details, the fee reduction order will be sent to provincial governments for implementation. The fee structure was determined by the Medical Education Committee formed under the directive of the prime minister, the sources said. As per the order, the annual tuition fee for MBBS and BDS programs at private colleges has been capped […]
During the meeting, the IMF board is expected to approve a disbursement of $1.1 billion for Pakistan under the ongoing financial program. According to the IMF statement, the first Review under the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility, the request for modification of performance criteria, and the request for an arrangement under the Resilience […]
Electricity tariffs have surged, but the affluent entrepreneur has been unbothered since he spent $7,500 installing solar panels on his bungalow’s roof as part of a solar boom in Pakistan. Saleem bought his modules two years ago, as the International Monetary Fund and economically beleaguered Pakistan were hammering out a preliminary bailout program. Under the […]
As per National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) data, the updated fee structure for the issuance and renewal of Smart National Identity Card (Smart CNIC) and Child Registration Certificate (B-Form), cost for a new Smart CNIC is 750 for normal processing, 1,500 for urgent, and 2,500 for executive processing. Child Registration Certificate (B-Form) fee is […]
