The Hunarmand Punjab Program has announced a new merit-based scholarship card aimed at helping students access digital training and essential technology tools. According to the program’s official statement, eligible students will receive 100% free IT training, along with access to laptops, solar panels, e-bikes and other academic support resources. The scholarship card is designed to…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a new mechanism to deliver monthly honorarium payments to mosque imams across the province starting January 1. The decision was finalized in a meeting on Tuesday, where officials endorsed the Chief Minister Imam Masjid Honorarium Card, which will become the primary channel for future payments. Authorities plan to…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise Department is planning to roll out a new system for personalised vehicle plates, with proposals to formally allow the auction of special and fancy numbers. Under the draft amendment, special number plates will be offered through an open bidding process, replacing the current discretionary system. According to official documents, the department…
Transport associations in Punjab have issued a shutdown warning over increased traffic fines, announcing a province-wide wheel-jam strike on 8 December and a nationwide strike beginning 10 December if their concerns are not addressed. Leaders of the All Pakistan Goods Transport Association (APGTA) said the protest would proceed unless government officials engage in negotiations and…
Solar system prices in Pakistan have fallen noticeably, creating a strong incentive for households to move towards clean energy before the return of peak power usage in summer. With winter reducing nationwide electricity demand, market prices for 5kW, 7kW, 10kW and 15kW solar setups have decreased significantly, according to dealers and installers. Industry reports indicate…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench has approved the bail application of Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza in a case registered under blasphemy-related allegations in Jhelum. Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan presided over the hearing and directed the accused to furnish two surety bonds worth Rs. 500,000 each as part of the bail conditions. Mirza was…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a new commitment to improve online safety for children, partnering with key academic and regulatory institutions to build safer digital platforms across the country. The initiative was introduced during a seminar titled “Safer Future Online – A Collaborative Approach,” organized in partnership with NCAI at NUST, Pakistan, and…
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced new requirements for Digital Asset Management Services (DAMS) offered by Digital Asset Management Companies (Digital AMCs). The changes were issued through S.R.O. 1438(I)/2025, amending the Non-Banking Finance Companies and Notified Entities Regulations, 2008. Under the updated framework, a “Digital Platform” is defined as any tool,…
The Punjab School Education Department has prepared a proposal to start winter vacations from December 23, according to official sources. A spokesperson confirmed that the summary will be sent to the Chief Minister of Punjab for approval. This year, winter holidays are expected to continue until January 10, depending on final approval from the provincial…
A reported gas leak caused an explosion at NUML University Islamabad on Tuesday, leaving several individuals injured and triggering panic across the campus. Initial information indicates that the blast occurred inside a closed classroom where gas had reportedly accumulated. When a janitorial staff member unlocked the room and switched on the lights, the gas ignited…
