Punjab Government Expands Free Wi-Fi Across Province, Eyes Modernized Railways Lahore – In a major push to enhance digital access, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the expansion of free Wi-Fi services across the province. A spokesperson for the Safe City Authority confirmed that free internet is now available at 442 locations across Lahore, […]
FIA Launches Advanced Second-Line Immigration Office at Sialkot Airport Sialkot – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has unveiled a fully equipped Second-Line Immigration Control Office at Sialkot Airport, aiming to strengthen border security and curb illegal activities. An FIA spokesperson said the new facility was established with support from the International Centre for Migration Policy […]
Saudi Central Bank Launches Google Pay in the Kingdom Riyadh – The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially launched Google Pay in the Kingdom, marking a major step forward in digital payments. The announcement was made during the Money 20/20 Middle East Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Google […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for Girls Islamabad – Pakistan has kicked off a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 9 to 14, officials confirmed. The drive, which will run from September 15 to 27, covers Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, and Azad Kashmir. The federal and provincial governments, along with Azad Kashmir authorities, have […]
Pakistan Railways Launches Milestone Initiative, Eyes Modernization and Trade Boost ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has described the latest initiative to modernize Pakistan Railways as a “milestone” for the organization. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Abbasi said the new project, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), will not only upgrade freight operations […]
Global Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade A massive international effort is underway as the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of more than 50 ships from six continents, sets out to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The flotilla is carrying activists, doctors, humanitarians, artists, clergy, and seafarers from at least 44 countries. The first […]
Karachi Launches Electric Bike Initiative for KMC Employees Karachi’s Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, announced on Thursday that the city is rolling out a new initiative to introduce electric bikes for Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) employees. The project comes through a partnership between KMC and a private company. In the first phase, the KMC has procured 20 […]
Federal Education Minister Launches Online Academic Services Portal to Simplify Certificate Verification Islamabad – In a major step towards digitising education services, Federal Minister for Education, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, inaugurated the new CCD Portal, aimed at simplifying administrative processes and enhancing transparency in academic documentation. The portal, which offers round-the-clock online support, is accessible […]
Punjab to Roll Out Modern Electric Buses Across All Districts by December Punjab is set to welcome a fresh fleet of electric buses from Shanghai Sea Port, with the new vehicles expected to reach the province in the coming weeks. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that by December, these modern buses will be operational […]
Pakistan to Launch High-Speed Bullet Trains on Karachi–Peshawar Corridor ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is set to modernize its railway network with the introduction of high-speed bullet trains along the Karachi–Peshawar corridor, part of the $6.7 billion Main Line 1 (ML-1) upgrade under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), state-run Radio Pakistan reported. Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi said […]
