Digital
PIA Privatisation Agreement Signed in Islamabad, Marking Major Reform Milestone
An important step in Pakistan’s economic reform agenda was completed on Thursday as the privatisation agreement of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was formally signed during a ceremony held in Islamabad. The development marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to restructure state-owned enterprises and improve their long-term sustainability. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the […]
Govt Makes Energy-Efficient Products Mandatory to Cut Power Costs in Public Sector
The federal government has taken a significant step toward reducing electricity consumption and controlling rising power costs by making energy-efficient products mandatory for all public sector procurement. Under the new policy, federal government departments and institutions will now be required to purchase only energy-efficient, star-rated products for official use. The directive has been formally notified […]
Safe City Announces Official E-Challan SMS Number
The Safe City Authority has officially announced that all verified e-challan SMS notifications will now be sent exclusively from the number 9915, aiming to eliminate public confusion and reduce the risk of fraud. According to a spokesperson for the Safe City Authority, citizens should treat any traffic violation message received from a number other than […]
Balochistan Launches Subsidized Electric Scooter Scheme in Partnership With National Bank
Balochistan has become the latest province to introduce a subsidized electric scooter scheme, marking another step toward promoting affordable and environmentally friendly transportation. The initiative is a joint effort between the Government of Balochistan and the National Bank of Pakistan, aimed at making electric mobility accessible to students, working women, and the general public through […]
AirSial Extends Aircraft Maintenance Agreement With Turkish Technic for Another Five Years
Pakistani airline AirSial has officially extended its aircraft maintenance agreement with Turkish Technic for an additional five years, reinforcing its focus on operational safety, reliability, and international maintenance standards. The renewed partnership highlights AirSial’s long-term strategy to ensure consistent technical support for its growing fleet. The agreement allows Turkish Technic, a globally recognized aircraft maintenance, […]
Rising Incomes, Higher Expenses, and Fewer Homeowners in Pakistan
Pakistan’s latest Household Integrated Economic Survey 2024–25, released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, reveals a complex economic picture with rising incomes, escalating expenses, shifts in housing, and rapid digital adoption. The survey shows that the average monthly household income increased by 97% over the past five years, reaching Rs82,179. However, household expenses grew even […]
Govt Introduces New Fingerprint Verification System for Passports
The government has introduced a new fingerprint verification system that enables Pakistani citizens to complete their passport biometric confirmation remotely, without visiting physical offices.The initiative has been launched by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in collaboration with the National Database and Registration Authority to streamline the documentation process and reduce delays. The system […]
Punjab deploys drones in Rawalpindi to monitor traffic violations in real time
Rawalpindi has become one of the first major cities in Punjab to introduce drone surveillance for real-time monitoring of traffic violations, as authorities move toward technology-driven enforcement to reduce road accidents and improve safety standards. The initiative is being rolled out in the city’s busiest and most congested zones, where traditional policing struggles to keep […]
Pakistan Consolidates Macroeconomic Gains, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan is steadily consolidating its macroeconomic gains, with key indicators showing promising improvements across multiple productive sectors. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, the minister outlined the country’s progress in restoring economic stability and accelerating sectoral growth. He highlighted that cement, fertilizer, automobiles, mobile phones and large-scale manufacturing […]
Pakistan’s Internet Firewall Gets Major Cybersecurity Upgrade
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a large-scale project to modernize and strengthen its national firewall system — a critical move aimed at bolstering Pakistan’s cybersecurity defenses amid rising digital threats. The upgrade initiative, described by officials as one of the most comprehensive overhauls of PTA’s cybersecurity infrastructure in recent years, focuses on deploying […]