The Prime Minister has formally accepted the resignation of Bilal Bin Saqib from his role as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto. Bilal Bin Saqib originally entered the public sector as CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) and was later assigned the federal blockchain and digital assets portfolio, serving…
Citizens in Punjab attempting to apply for new driving licences or renew existing ones are facing delays after the province’s official online portal went offline. The disruption has paused digital services for thousands who depend on the system for licence applications, renewals, and status verification. No official reason for the outage has been issued at…
Free virtual private network (VPN) apps claim to offer privacy and security at no cost, but cybersecurity experts caution that many of these services expose users to significant risks. Hidden tracking, malware, and covert data harvesting are some of the most common threats associated with “free” VPN providers. While the PTA has begun issuing licenses…
Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi has approved a series of new initiatives aimed at reducing congestion in key areas of the city, including a major expansion of the E-Challan system. He issued the directives while presiding over a high-level meeting on traffic management, attended by DIG Traffic Pir Mohammad Shah, the Municipal Commissioner of KMC, deputy…
Helmet sales have jumped significantly in Rawalpindi following the implementation of new traffic regulations, leading to noticeable price increases across city markets. The surge in demand has created space for both genuine safety gear and poorly refurbished units, with roadside stalls now appearing in multiple areas. In local markets, prices currently range between Rs. 1,200…
A fake PTA notification is circulating across social platforms, falsely claiming that the telecom regulator has instructed group admins on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and other services to remove all foreign members on “data security” grounds. The document — labeled as a PTA directive — is unauthentic and should be disregarded, according to an official…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Punjab Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Bilal Akbar Khan on Monday to evaluate upcoming reforms in the transport sector, with particular attention on the Islamabad–Rawalpindi Metro Bus Service. Officials said discussions covered improving service efficiency, upgrading station facilities, and enhancing the daily travel experience for passengers. The two…
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised the official price of liquefied petroleum gas for December, increasing the cost of an 11.8-kilogram domestic cylinder by Rs. 87.21 following a rise in global benchmark rates. A notification issued Monday set the maximum LPG sale price at Rs. 209 per kilogram, compared to Rs. 201.60…
The Islamabad High Court has issued a new winter vacation schedule for district courts in the federal capital. A notification released on Monday by the Registrar’s Office confirmed that both the East and West district courts will now remain closed from December 24, 2025 to January 1, 2026. Regular court proceedings will resume on January…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially started licensing companies that offer Virtual Private Network (VPN) services in the country. Officials say the step is designed to ensure secure, legal, and regulated VPN use across Pakistan. According to a statement, the initiative has been launched under Commercial Cloud VPN Services (CVAS-Data). PTA said the primary…
