Pakistani households and businesses may face higher electricity bills next year as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has begun reviewing a new proposal to increase the country’s power purchase price for fiscal year 2026. During a public hearing on Tuesday, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) recommended setting the national power purchase price…
The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has expanded its M-Tag network by establishing seven new installation points across the federal capital. The move aims to ease the heavy rush of motorists before the upcoming M-Tag enforcement deadline. All newly added centres will operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., giving commuters a full 12-hour window…
Bank Alfalah has launched a special financing plan that allows customers to buy popular Honda motorcycles on easy monthly installments with 0% markup. The limited-time offer is available exclusively for Bank Alfalah credit card holders. Under the plan, customers can choose from Honda’s most demanded models, including: CD 70 – Installment starting from Rs. 26,650…
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced a final three-day extension for applicants of the Hajj 2026 Government Scheme to submit their second installment. The new deadline has been shifted to November 19, giving applicants one last chance to complete their payments. A spokesperson for the ministry said that all applicants must deposit their remaining…
Cloudflare, a leading internet security and performance company, is currently experiencing a major outage that’s affecting several prominent websites and services. This includes popular platforms like ChatGPT, X (formerly Twitter), Canva, and Spotify. What’s Happening? According to Cloudflare, their services are experiencing an issue, resulting in users encountering errors like “500 Internal Server Error” and…
Karachi is preparing for a major shift in its traffic system as authorities introduce a new rule for motorcyclists on Shahrah-e-Faisal, the city’s busiest and most important corridor. The Karachi Traffic Police confirmed that beginning December, all bikes will be directed into dedicated motorcycle lanes to reduce accidents and improve traffic flow. DIG Traffic Karachi…
The government has made it clear that no guarantees will be offered to investors interested in buying Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Chairman Privatization Commission Muhammad Ali confirmed that the PIA sale remains a top priority for 2025 and is expected to be completed this year. Speaking on Aaj TV, Ali said the IMF has already…
Gold prices in Pakistan saw a major drop on Tuesday, following a sharp decline in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola fell by Rs. 7,000, bringing the new rate down to Rs. 423,662. Similarly, the 10-gram gold price dropped by Rs. 6,002,…
NADRA has issued a major warning to overseas Pakistanis — especially those living in the UK — after detecting a fake website impersonating the authority to steal personal data. The fraudulent site, operating as “NADRA Card Centre” at nadra.cardcentre.co.uk, is falsely offering NICOP services, ID card processing, and even jobs. NADRA clarified that the platform…
Punjab’s green public transport program is expanding again, with the government confirming that electric buses will start operating in 10 more cities from November 19. A spokesperson revealed that 200 new e-buses have already arrived, and all operational arrangements are complete. Chief Minister Punjab is scheduled to inaugurate the extended service on November 19. Cities…
