The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has cleared a large-scale rehabilitation and solarisation program for the Green Line Metro Bus route, setting aside Rs. 2.44 billion for improvements across the 27-kilometer corridor from Gajjumatta to Shahdara. The initiative aims to upgrade station infrastructure, mechanical systems, and overall commuter facilities, bringing the busy travel corridor in line…
Pakistan’s fuel market recorded another downturn in November, with overall petroleum product sales declining 10% year-on-year, according to new figures released by industry sources. Month-on-month performance also showed a soft patch, with sector sales falling 5% from October. The first five months of the current fiscal year have posted little movement compared to the same…
The government is considering sweeping changes to Pakistan’s used car import framework, including a proposal to abolish the Personal Baggage Scheme entirely. The move is part of a wider effort to slow the heavy inflow of secondhand vehicles into the country. A summary submitted by the Ministry of Commerce to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)…
The ILT20 schedule for the 2025-26 season has officially been released, with the league starting on December 2, 2025 and running until January 4, 2026 across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. This season features 30 league matches, followed by three playoff games and a grand final. All matches will start in the evening at 7:30…
Authorities have imposed Section 144 in both Islamabad and Rawalpindi, restricting public gatherings over security concerns. A notification from the Islamabad district magistrate said the order takes effect immediately and will remain in force for two months, banning gatherings of five or more people, rallies, and demonstrations in public areas, including the Red Zone. The…
Pakistan has successfully hosted its first International Quran Recitation Competition, with top contestants from 37 countries taking part in Islamabad. The grand prize of Rs. 5 million went to Malaysian reciter Aiman Rizwan bin Muhammad Ramlan, who secured first place. Iran’s Adnan came second, winning Rs. 3 million, while Pakistan’s Abdul Rashid took third place…
Pakistan has drafted new regulations that will require full identity verification for crypto transfers above Rs. 1 million. Under the Virtual Asset Service Provider Regulations 2025, all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) must collect, verify, and store detailed information about both the sender (originator) and receiver (beneficiary) of large digital asset transfers. The data must…
A Senate sub-committee has recommended major reforms to the CSS exam, including two attempts per year and increasing the upper age limit to 35 years. The proposal was discussed during a meeting chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwala, with officials from the Establishment Division and FPSC present. Committee members said the current system—one exam per year—forces…
Islamabad has introduced new rules for mandatory vehicle emission testing, with fresh requirements for older cars and more testing centers across the city. Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon said that only vehicles manufactured in 2015 or earlier must undergo inspection. These vehicles will now require a yearly emission test to stay compliant. The administration has…
Pakistan will get two holidays in the last week of December 2025, as confirmed in the Cabinet Division’s official holiday schedule. According to the notification, 25 December will be a nationwide public holiday for Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas. The government has also approved an additional holiday on 26 December, but this one is specifically for…
