The Punjab government has opened registration for its December auction of attractive vehicle number plates, available through the Punjab Information Technology Board’s (PITB) e-Auction App and web portal. The digital system has been launched in collaboration with the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department, allowing citizens to register, bid, and track results without visiting any office….
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has officially confirmed the winter holiday schedule for educational institutions across the province. In a public announcement on his official social media channels, the minister stated that schools and colleges will remain closed from December 22 to January 10. Earlier, the minister introduced major changes to the matric and…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that its mobile device registration service will be temporarily unavailable this weekend due to scheduled system maintenance by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). According to the announcement, the Device Identification Registration & Blocking System (DIRBS) will be offline from 10:00 PM on Saturday, 6 December until Sunday…
The Punjab government has given initial approval to begin issuing motorcycle licenses and smart cards to citizens as young as 16, following intense public criticism of its recent traffic enforcement drive. The decision comes after a three-day crackdown that led to over 4,600 cases and nearly 3,100 arrests, many involving teenagers riding bikes without helmets…
Pakistan’s oil industry has formally rejected the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority’s (OGRA) deadline to digitally integrate more than 32,000 fuel storage and retail facilities, calling the plan unrealistic and financially unworkable. The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) and the Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) jointly wrote to OGRA and the Petroleum Division, warning…
Fees for postgraduate medical admissions have been increased by 50 percent, creating an additional financial burden for doctors seeking higher qualifications. Officials confirmed that the processing fee has been raised to Rs. 3,000, up from Rs. 2,000 earlier this year. The revised fee will apply to all applicants submitting requests for Level 3 postgraduate induction….
Residents in Punjab using approved solar appliances can now receive Rs. 10,000 from the provincial government under a newly introduced Green Credit incentive. The initiative was highlighted in a social media post shared by the Punjab Environment Protection and Climate Change Department, encouraging citizens to adopt solar-powered products to save energy and support cleaner living….
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted conditional approval to the PTCL Group for its planned acquisition of Telenor Pakistan — a key step in one of the country’s biggest telecom transactions. Officials confirmed that PTCL has accepted the regulator’s conditions, clearing a crucial hurdle in the long-pending merger and acquisition process. According to sources,…
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has released its winter load management plan, confirming that residential consumers in Sindh will face nightly gas shutdowns from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. due to a sharp drop in supply. Officials say the revised schedule is part of a seasonal adjustment strategy designed to distribute limited gas resources…
Traffic police in Rawalpindi are facing an intensified internal performance drive as officials have been directed to issue at least 10 challans every day, sources reveal. Wardens who fall short of the quota are now receiving show-cause notices citing unsatisfactory performance. An internal performance list dated December 2, 2025 shows more than 120 officers across…
