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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 […]
PEC, NADRA Sign MoU to Boost Digital Transformation and ICT Cooperation
Partnership aims to enhance e-governance, transparency, and service delivery The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to strengthen collaboration in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and accelerate digital transformation initiatives across PEC’s operations. The agreement focuses on introducing modern, technology-driven solutions to […]
All Airports in Pakistan to Go Cashless in Major Digital Transformation
Pakistan is taking a major step toward a digital future — the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that all airports across the country will soon become fully cashless, marking a historic transformation in the nation’s aviation and financial sectors. Under this initiative, passengers and airport staff will be able to access all services — […]
PSX Maintains Bullish Momentum, Gains Over 600 Points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trend on Thursday, extending its bullish momentum for the second consecutive session as investor confidence strengthened following the staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1.2 billion loan package. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 Index surged by 685.25 points, reaching 166,371.63 points, […]
From Letters to AI: The Evolution in Pakistan Launch of Digital Youth Hub By: Fatima Hasan Zaidi
Life changes with every passing day, reshaping the way we connect, communicate, and create. There was a time when telephones were confined to homes, and letters carried our words across borders, taking days and sometimes weeks to reach their destination. Then came; pagers buzzing doctors to save lives in emergencies, followed by mobile phones that […]